Vito Does Not Enjoy Public Speaking, but Had to Present

question 64

Multiple Choice

Vito does not enjoy public speaking, but had to present his literature review on contemporary behaviorism in his General Psychology course. When his name was drawn by his professor, his heart began to beat faster and Vito's face became redder as he approached the front of the classroom. As he uttered the name of his presentation, "What the B.F.? Behaviorism Today" the class chuckled. He smiled and began walking the class through his slides. As he went on, his stammering speech began to smooth, rate of speech normalized, and the redness of his cheeks disappeared. Before he knew it, the 5-minute presentation was over and he received a round of applause. By the time Vito returned to his desk, his legs felt rubbery and overall, he was "physically drained." Which of the following sequences is MOST accurate in Vito's experience?

• A) resistance, alarm, exhaustion.
• B) alarm, exhaustion, resistance.
• C) alarm, resistance, exhaustion.
• D) resistance, exhaustion, alarm.

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Definitions:

Poorly Defined

Lacking clear boundaries, descriptions, or criteria, making understanding or interpretation difficult.

Resist Change

The resistance to alter existing processes, habits, or conditions despite potential benefits or pressures.

Stability

Stability refers to the state of being resistant to change and not easily upset or disturbed, often seen as desirable in various contexts such as economy, emotions, and structures.

Change Agent

The person responsible for an organizational change effort.