Evangeline Has Chosen to Deliver Her Speech on the Topic

question 5

Essay

Evangeline has chosen to deliver her speech on the topic of badminton. Specifically, she plans to discuss the process of playing the sport. She has discovered that no one else in her class has ever played the sport, so the information will be new. Unfortunately, none of the classmates she spoke to seemed to indicate any interest in the subject. What advice, besides simply selecting a new topic, would you give Evangeline to help her get her audience excited about and interested in her topic?

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Definitions:

Carl Rogers

An influential American psychologist and among the founders of the humanistic approach to psychology, known for his client-centered therapy.

Nonjudgmental

Adopting an attitude of acceptance and openness, refraining from passing judgment on or criticizing others' feelings, behaviors, or thoughts.

Active Listening

The process of listening attentively while someone else speaks, paraphrasing and reflecting back what is said, and withholding judgment and advice.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses and anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation exercises.