You Are About to Make a Speech, and You Are

question 268

Multiple Choice

You are about to make a speech, and you are quite nervous.Which of the following would most likely reduce your tension and anxiety the most?

• A) Think about the ending of your speech and the relief you will feel.
• B) Think about a supportive friend or a loving pet.
• C) Visualize that you are floating on a cloud and breathe deeply.
• D) Roll your shoulders, and bend your neck from side-to-side.

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Definitions:

Extinction

In psychology, the process by which a previously reinforced response diminishes and eventually disappears when reinforcement is no longer provided.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a period of no exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

External Inhibition

The decrease in the strength or occurrence of a behavior due to an external stimulus or change in environmental conditions.

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability to distinguish between different stimuli or cues, especially in the context of learning and behavior.