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What does ambush mean?
To ambush someone is to surprise someone from a hidden place.
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True or False: Social phobias can trigger (start) an old, but useful fear of being surrounded, threatened and attacked by other people.
True
100
What is one physical symptom of feeling the "fight or flight" reaction?
your hear rate increases your breathing is difficult and quick your stomach feels bad
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What does "the lowdown" mean?
The "lowdown" means the important facts or information
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True or False: Trying other types of performance can help you to get over your fears of being in front of an audience.
True.
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What does aggression mean?
Aggression is angry or violent behavior
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True or False: Staring at someone is not a sign of aggression.
False- it is, especially in the primate world.
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True or False: If you speak or perform poorly, the audience will kill you.
False
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How do you overcome (get over) the fear of being in the spotlight?
You have to convince your brain that you don't need the "fight or flight" system to start when you are in front of a group of people.
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True or False: According to the article, the "treatment" for Glossophobia could be one of the most fun things you could do.
True
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What is a social phobia?
A social phobia is a fear of being watched or judged by people, especially ones you don't know and also in front of large crowds.
300
True or False: It is important to shift (move) eye contact when speaking with someone, so they don't threatened or uncomfortable.
True
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What is the worst that could happen if you do poorly in front of an audience?
The worst response could be silence, booing or rotten fruits and veggies being thrown at you.
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What is one of the direct and powerful ways to build confidence in front of an audience?
You can do this by joining a school, church, or community speaking group.
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True or False: The author is being humorous (funny) when he gives the prescription for getting over Glossophobia.
True
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True or False: Glossophobia is a type of social phobia
True
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What does the word, "unnerving" mean in line 50?
Unnerving is the feeling of being upset or unable to think clearly. It's usually caused by a situation that makes us feel this way.
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True or False: Glossophobia is a fear that cannot be beat with practice.
False
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By doing acting or debating, you can practice__________________________________________.
talking to small groups of people while being watched.
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What does the word distract mean?
To distract someone is to pull attention away from someone or something.
500
What does confidence mean?
Confidence is having belief in yourself.
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When does the "fight or flight" system kick in (start)?
When you stand in front of an audience and your brain sees it as an angry tribe and wants to get you out of there.
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It's possible to go from stage-phobic to star performer by doing what?
By first speaking to one person, than two, than ten and then to thirty people
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What can distract you from thinking about people watching you when you are acting in a play?
Concentrating on your lines can help you.
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True or False: Glossophobia is a phobia that involves a lot of danger.
False