Chapter 3

Question 1

What is Response Communication Apprehension?

A) A physical response to a sudden loud noise
B) A communication technique to reduce nervousness
C) Psychological and physical responses from public speaking — “fight or flight”
D) A method of organizing thoughts before speaking

Answer 1

C) Psychological and physical responses from public speaking — “fight or flight”

Question 2

What are the stages of speech delivery?

A) Preparation, execution, feedback, and closure
B) Anticipation, confrontation, adaptation, and release
C) Introduction, body, conclusion, and review
D) Planning, speaking, evaluating, and reflecting

Answer 2

B) Anticipation, confrontation, adaptation, and release

Question 3

What are the strategies for coping with unexpected challenges during a speech?

A) Ignore the issue and continue with the speech without pausing
B) Get upset and criticize the source of the distraction
C) Pause to think through the situation, maintain composure, and use a backup plan if necessary
D) Stop the speech entirely until the issue is resolved

Answer 3

C) Pause to think through the situation, maintain composure, and use a backup plan if necessary

Question 4

What are the positive implications of communication apprehension?
A) It can help speakers channel nervous energy into excitement, making the delivery more dynamic.
B) It causes speakers to forget their content and become disorganized.
C) It leads to complete avoidance of public speaking situations.
D) It causes physical symptoms such as shaking and sweating that make speakers less engaging.

Answer 4

A) It can help speakers channel nervous energy into excitement, making the delivery more dynamic.

Question 5

What are the negative implications of communication apprehension?
A) It can cause speakers to forget their content and become disorganized.
B) It can create feelings of anxiety that hinder the speaker’s ability to recall content or speak effectively.
C) It makes speakers more prepared and focused on their material.
D) It increases the level of confidence in a speaker’s ability to communicate clearly.

Answer 5

D) It increases the level of confidence in a speaker’s ability to communicate clearly.