Ch. 3 SPEAKING CONFIDENTLY The fear of public speaking ranks right up there with the fear of flying, death, and spiders. Wallechinsky, D., Wallace, I., & Wallace, A. (1977). The people’s almanac presents the book of lists.

Myth or Fact ?

Terms to Know 1.communication apprehension- an individual’s fear or anxiety associated with either real or anticipated communication with another person or persons. 2.physiological-of, affecting, or arising in the mind; related to the mental and emotional state of a person:

Answer in a complete sentence, restating the question as a statement or as a heading. 1.What are the physical sensations associated with communication apprehension? 2.Why do these physical sensations associated with communication apprehension occur? 3. List the 8 myths about communication apprehension and why each is a myth. 4. What are the four types of communication apprehension? 5. What are 8 ways to reduce anxiety? Describe each.

Answer in a complete sentence, restating the question as a statement or as a heading. 1.What are the physical sensations associated with communication apprehension? 2.Why do these physical sensations associated with communication apprehension occur? 3. List the 8 myths about communication apprehension and why each is a myth. 4. What are the four types of communication apprehension? 5. What are 8 ways to reduce anxiety? Describe each.