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Nicholas Brody, Ph.D. Department of Communication Studies

Speech Anxiety. Nicholas Brody, Ph.D. Department of Communication Studies. bit.ly/speechanxiety. Image src: Flickr user Aimless Aim. Is public speaking more feared than death? (Dwyer & Davidson, 2012). What does the research say? (Dwyer & Davidson, 2012).

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Nicholas Brody, Ph.D. Department of Communication Studies

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  1. Speech Anxiety Nicholas Brody, Ph.D. Department of Communication Studies bit.ly/speechanxiety Image src: Flickr user Aimless Aim

  2. Is public speaking more feared than death? (Dwyer & Davidson, 2012)

  3. What does the research say? (Dwyer & Davidson, 2012)

  4. A communication-based anxiety in which individuals experience physiological arousal, negative cognitions, or behavioral responses to real or anticipated presentations (Daly et al., 2009) Fear of public speaking

  5. Public speaking anxiety is both a trait and a state.

  6. Why do we get nervous?

  7. What does the research say? (LeFebvre et al., 2018)

  8. Patterns of anxiety (Witt et al., 2001)

  9. How can we treat both state and trait PSA?

  10. Systematic desensitization Cognitive modification Skills training (Allen et al., 1989)

  11. Interventions Realize it is normal Analyze your specific fears Practice, Practice, Practice Topic selection Analyze context and audience Reframe Relaxation/Visualization techniques

  12. Assess Take the PRPSA.

  13. Brainstorm What can you do in your classes to assist students with SA?

  14. Practice Impromptu speeches

  15. Thank you. nbrody@pugetsound.edu @nbrody

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