Question

All of the following are true statements except: a. Extremely experienced speakers rarely feel apprehensive before a big presentation. b. Everyone experiences some degree of apprehension before a big presentation. c. Some people experience more apprehension than others before a big presentation. d. Even very experienced speakers usually feel a bit nervous before a big presentation.

Answer 1

Answer: a. Extremely experienced speakers rarely feel apprehensive before a big presentation.

It is undeniable that, the more practice you have with public speaking, the more confident you will become. This will in turn reduce your apprehension. However, even extremely experienced speakers feel apprehensive before big presentations. Public speaking is a challenge, and instead of wanting to get rid of your apprehension completely, it is better to try to learn mechanisms that can help you cope with it in a more efficient way.