Listening
The term for internal distractions that impact the listener.
Internal Noise
Using information you find without crediting the author or the publication is called...
Plagiarism
Deep breathing, tensing and relaxing muscles, and other relaxation techniques help with ______ anxiety.
Situational
When a conclusion relates back to an attention-grabbing introduction.
Bookending
Successful speakers should not __________, but rather focus on the message.
concentrate on themselves
The stage of listening when the listener decides what/what not to listen to.
Receiving Stage
When you're giving a speech via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype, etc., you should always look...
Directly into the camera
When practicing and attempting to simulate the real speech as much as possible, you should do these three things.
Practice out loud
Practice with notes
Practice with your visual aids
According to research, the best speaking rate to stimulate audience listening is ______ words per minute.
275-300
We encode our messages using our ______, while listeners decode the message using their ______.
Frame of Reference
When you are trying to understand a message
Interpret Stage
Citing a direct quote from someone who is a known leader on your topic.
Expert Opinion
Careful preparation for a presentation can reduce anxiety as much as
75%
A clear simple sentence that specifies exactly what you want your audience to gain from the speech is called
General audience characteristics such as age, gender, and religion are...
Demographics
When you use something listeners know a lot about to help them better understand something they know little about.
Comparison
Speakers are obligated to be ethical because they can ________ the audience.
Influence
This involves identifying irrational self-talk, developing alternative coping statements, and practicing those statements.
Cognitive Restructuring
Considering certain kinds of information in order to make sure your message will fit your audience’s frame of reference
Audience Analysis
A mental acceptance that something is true even if you cannot prove it is called a
Belief
When a hypothetical illustration “rings true” with the audience.
Fidelity
When you are giving a speech online, you should practice as if you were...
Giving a speech in person.
"I am relaxed when I speak to large groups" is an example of a _________ __________ _________.
Well-worded positive statement.
The body of your speech should be roughly what percent?
70-80%
Deep-seated principles that serve as personal guidelines for behavior are called
Values