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Communication Apprehension �& Listening

Fundamentals of Public Communication

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iClicker Registration

Register your iClicker on Canvas

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iClicker Questions?

Email: COMM210@bsu.edu

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55 Points

Jan 24

ETC

ETC

Jan 10

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No iClicker points?

In class?

Bring iClicker?

75% of questions?

Registered clicker?

Right frequency?

Two week policy…

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Speech Center

Location: LB 326

Wednesdays: 11-4pm

Thursdays: 3-5pm

Tuesdays: 11-3pm

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First Exam

Feb. 28th @ 4pm until…

Mar. 4th @11:59pm

Second Exam

Apr. 29th @ 8am until…

May 3rd @ 11:59pm

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Today

Fear of public speaking

How to cope

Useful advice

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Normal

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A broad-based fear or anxiety associated with either

real or anticipated

person or persons.

communication with another

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Trait-like (hereditary? Learned?)

Context-based (mediums/channels)

Audience-based

Situational (specific situations)

I hate networking…

TYPES

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When I am

worried about

giving a speech I...

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Physiological

Psychological

Rapid heart rate

Sweating

Dry mouth

Hyperventilation

Butterflies

Increased self-doubt

Irrational fears

Lack of confidence

Negative attitude

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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)

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Stupid Advice��

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EXPOSURE

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EXPOSURE!!!

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STAY

PHEASANT

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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

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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!

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ONE CANNOT

COMMUNICATE

NOT

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WHO

ARE

YOU?

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How does our self-concept affect the way we communicate with others?

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How does our self-concept affect the way others communicate with us?

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Own it!

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EXPOSURE!!!

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DEMO

low stakes

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Today

Fear of public speaking

How to cope

Useful advice

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Next Monday…

Info Speaking

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