Communication Apprehension �& Listening
Fundamentals of Public Communication
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Jan 24
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Jan 10
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Two week policy…
Speech Center
Location: LB 326
Wednesdays: 11-4pm
Thursdays: 3-5pm
Tuesdays: 11-3pm
First Exam
Feb. 28th @ 4pm until…
Mar. 4th @11:59pm
Second Exam
Apr. 29th @ 8am until…
May 3rd @ 11:59pm
Today
Fear of public speaking
How to cope
Useful advice
Normal
A broad-based fear or anxiety associated with either
real or anticipated
person or persons.
communication with another
Trait-like (hereditary? Learned?)
Context-based (mediums/channels)
Audience-based
Situational (specific situations)
I hate networking…
TYPES
When I am
worried about
giving a speech I...
Physiological
Psychological
Rapid heart rate
Sweating
Dry mouth
Hyperventilation
Butterflies
Increased self-doubt
Irrational fears
Lack of confidence
Negative attitude
BASICS Reactions
Behavioral-based (knowledge and skills)
Pick ups lines, how to write a speech, how to call the vet
Affect (moods and strong negative feelings)
Sensation (excessive physiological responses)
Imagery (negative mental pictures)
Cognition (negative thoughts)
Stress (perceived lack of audience support)
Stupid Advice��
EXPOSURE
EXPOSURE!!!
STAY
PHEASANT
Focused � Treatments
Cognitive restructuring
Coping statements and change of mindset
Not a performance but a conversation
Not a burden but an opportunity
Systematic desensitization
Visualization
Mental rehearsal script
Skills-training
Other �Treatments
Be audience-centered from the get-go
Practice out loud…not in your head/bed
Focus on the message…not the fear
Mistakes happen…who cares!
ONE CANNOT
COMMUNICATE
NOT
WHO
ARE
YOU?
How does our self-concept affect the way we communicate with others?
How does our self-concept affect the way others communicate with us?
Own it!
EXPOSURE!!!
DEMO
low stakes
Today
Fear of public speaking
How to cope
Useful advice
Next Monday…�
Info Speaking