Which of the Following Statements About Overcoming Presentation Nerves Is

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about overcoming presentation nerves is FALSE?

• A) Take short, shallow breaths.
• B) Try to prepare for possible problems.
• C) Smile at your audience, nod your head, and use hand gestures to reassure your mind that you are in control.
• D) Use positive words and thoughts.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls and regulates involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, and more.

Social Connectedness

The degree to which individuals or communities are socially close, interactive, or supportive of each other.

Mindfulness

The practice of being fully present and engaged in the moment, aware of one's thoughts and feelings without distraction or judgment.

Humanistic-Existential

A psychological approach that emphasizes individual experience and the inherent desire for self-improvement and understanding, blending principles of humanism and existentialism.