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What is the reason our bodies respond to stress in advantageous ways?
What is the reason our bodies respond to stress in advantageous ways?
- It helps us to stay alert and focused (correct)
- It helps us to feel more relaxed and calm
- It helps us to sleep better at night
- It has no benefits
What is the main reason public speaking can be stressful?
What is the main reason public speaking can be stressful?
- The audience is always hostile
- The speaker is unprepared
- The speaker is nervous
- Public speaking is not inherently stressful (correct)
What is one key factor in reducing stress when speaking in public?
What is one key factor in reducing stress when speaking in public?
- Being a perfectionist
- Being unprepared
- Letting go of perfection (correct)
- Avoiding eye contact with the audience
What is the first step to improving public speaking skills?
What is the first step to improving public speaking skills?
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What is the most important thing to remember about improvement in public speaking?
What is the most important thing to remember about improvement in public speaking?
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What is the key to success in public speaking?
What is the key to success in public speaking?
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What is the advantage of speaking in public?
What is the advantage of speaking in public?
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Study Notes
- There are common myths associated with public speaking.
- Our bodies have evolved to respond to stress in advantageous ways.
- Speaking in public is not inherently stressful, but our response to the stimulus can contribute to or reduce our level of stress.
- Letting go of perfection is important in public speaking.
- Knowing yourself and where you need to improve is an important first step.
- Improvement is a process, not an end in itself.
- Organization is key to success in public speaking.
- Speaking in public gives you the distinct opportunity to prepare and organize your ideas or points.
- You get to anticipate what the audience will want to know, say, or hear.
- Speaking in public is like participating in a conversation.
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