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Stage Fright
Communication Basics
Listening & Nonverbal
Perception
Group Communication
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Many people fear what more than they fear dying?
Giving a speech!
100
What are the 4 parts you should say when leaving a voicemail message?
1. Name 2. Number 3. Reason for calling 4. ALWAYS REPEAT YOUR NAME AND NUMBER!!!!!!
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Is Sign Language considered Verbal Communication or Nonverbal Communication?
Sign Language is considered Verbal Communication!
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What are the two parts to Perception?
Part One: Deciding what to pay attention to. Part Two: What it means to you.
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Definition: The degree of attraction that members of a group feel toward one another and the group. What is the term?
Group Cohesiveness
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Heart rates can increase to how many beats per minute at the height of stage fright?
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What is Noise? Name and define the two different types.
Anything that interferes with the communication process. 2 Types: Physical - actual sound. Psychological - emotions and attitudes of the sender and/or receiver.
200
Humans produce up to how many different signs?
700,000 different signs!!!
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What are the two different ways to Perception Check?
1. Indirect - Look for more cues in tone of voice, body movement, and eye contact. AKA observe the person/situation further. 2. Direct - Asking whether your interpretations are correct
200
What are the group problem solving steps? (Say them in order)
1. Identify and Define the Problem 2. Develop Criteria for a Potential Solution 3. Generate Possible Solutions 4. Select the Best Solution or Combination 5. Implement the Solution
300
List two symptoms of Stage Fright and how to overcome or prevent them.
Headache, Sweaty Palms, Upset Stomach, Squeaky Voice, Dry Mouth, Dizziness, Cold Hands & Feet, Fast Heartbeat, An Urge to Hide, A need to use the bathroom, Shortness of Breath, Hot face, Wobbly Legs
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What is a Channel? Name the 3 types.
Channel - Method by which the message is transmitted. Types - Light Waves, Sound Waves, and Sense of Touch.
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What is the difference between Hearing and Listening?
Hearing is an AUTOMATIC response of the senses and nervous system. Listening an active process where you interpret sound in a meaningful way. AKA you're brain gets involved!!!
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Define Stereotyping. Give one example.
Placing someone into an inflexible, all-compassing category. Attributing a set of qualities to a person because of the person's membership in some category.
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What is the difference between Rules and Norms? Give an example of each.
Rules are specific guidelines related to specific issues and are often written down formally. Norms are standards that govern behavior. They are rarely written down, just understood.
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Stage Fright is also known as ______________?
Topophobia
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What two parts does an introduction have? What two parts does a conclusion have?
Introduction: 1. Attention Getter - Getting the audiences attention! Give them a clue of what you're talking about. 2. Preview Statement (Tell them what you're going to tell them). Conclusion: 1. Review Statement (Tell them what you've told them). 2. Return to the Attention Getter.
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Where did the handshake originate?
Ancient Rome! Remember, as a forearm clasp to check for weapons!
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What is Ignoring Information?
Giving too much weight to obvious or superficial information. Overrating physical qualities and ignoring other details.
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What are the 6 requirements for a small group?
1. 3 - 15 People 2. Who interact and communicate with one another 3. Who share a common purpose or goal 4. Who have group norms and values 5. Who feel a sense of belonging 6. Who influence each other
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________________ is the overall fear of speaking aloud.
Phonophobia
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If Mrs. Stage or Ms. Artaza tell you to "use more voice inflection", this means to what?
To vary in your voice. To put more energy and variety in your sounds. This prevents monotone voices.
500
Personal Space has a distance of ________ to ________ feet.
1 and 1/2 to 4 feet
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What is Overgeneralizing?
Treating small amounts of information as if they were highly representative. Making snap judgements about people from only bits of information.
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What is a Gatekeeper?
A group member that facilitates discussion. They encourage people who talk too much to talk less, and invite those who talk less to contribute.