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| Positive, motivating statements that replace negative self-talk. |
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| Complex & varied group of people the speaker addresses. |
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| Considers the positions, actions, beliefs, values, and needs of an audience; acknowledges the audience by considering and listening to the unique, diverse, and common perspectives its members have before, during, and after the speech. |
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| Means by which the message is conveyed. |
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| Care & concern for others, the thoughtful use of words & language, & the flexibility to see the many sides of an issue. |
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| Process that helps reduce anxiety by replacing negative thoughts with positive ones, called affirmations. |
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| Communication Apprehension |
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| Level of fear or anxiety associated with either real or anticipated communication with another person or persons. |
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| Environment or situation in which a speech occurs. |
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| Translating words, sounds, & gestures into ideas & feelings in an attempt to understand the message. |
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| Translating ideas & feelings into words, sounds, & gestures. |
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| Speaker who considers the moral impact of his or her ideas & arguments on others when involved in public dialogue. |
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| Verbal & nonverbal signals an audience gives a speaker. |
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| Communication among members of a team or a collective about topics such as goals, strategies, & conflict. |
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| Interpersonal Communication |
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| Communication with other people that ranges from the highly personal to the highly impersonal. |
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| Intrapersonal Communication |
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| Communication with ourselves via the dialogue that goes on in our heads. |
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| Communication generated by media organizations that is designed to reach large audiences. |
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| Information conveyed by the speaker to the audience. |
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| Anything that interferes with understanding the message being communicated. |
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| Communication in which one person gives a speech to other people, most often in a public setting. |
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| Ethical & civil exchange of ideas & opinions among communities about topics that affect the public. |
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| Person who stimulates public dialogue by delivering an oral message. |
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| State, or Situational Anxiety |
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| Apprehension about communicating with others in a particular situation. |
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| Systematic Desensitization |
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| Technique for reducing anxiety that involves teaching your body to feel calm & relaxed rather than fearful during your speeches. |
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| Apprehension about communicating with others in any situation. |
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| Process in which you construct a mental image of yourself giving a successful speech. |
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