In the Introduction to Your Speech,a Good Way to Establish

question 17

Multiple Choice

In the introduction to your speech,a good way to establish your credibility is to

• A)start with a well-known quotation.
• B)be well-prepared and confident.
• C)summarize your main ideas.
• D)state your specific purpose.

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Definitions:

Nervousness

A feeling of agitation or anxiety, often experienced in anticipation of a stressful event or situation.

Behavioral Inhibition

In late infancy and childhood, a tendency towards shyness, manifested as avoidance or distress in new situations. This trait is linked to high reactivity (including irritability in response to new sensory stimulation) in early infancy.

Kindling-Sensitization Model

A theory suggesting that repeated exposures to stressful events may lead to an increased sensitivity to stress and eventually contribute to the onset of psychiatric disorders.

Depressive Episode

A period marked by persistent sadness, apathy, and other symptoms that significantly impact an individual's day-to-day functioning.