Question

Dave is a small business owner attending a large convention. The presenter suddenly, and without any prior warning, asks him to step up on the stage and say a few words about why his business has been so successful. Which of the following methods will likely help him most in overcoming his feelings of apprehension?
a. breathe deeply & practice frequently
b. carefully prepare & visualize the outcome
c .breathe deeply & think positively
d. think positively & visualize the outcome

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Explanation:

Apprehension is a feeling of nervousness or fear. Experiencing some apprehension about public speaking is normal. We can use some methods before the meeting to reduce anxiety such as preparing before speaking, organizing ideas, thinking about the audience, and practicing in situations similar to the target situation. But there are some strategies to use at the moment of starting speaking, for example deep breathing, positive thinking, having sense of humor, etc.  

Practice frequently, visualize the outcome, and carefully prepare are useful to use before the meeting, not at the moment of speaking. So, the only correct option is c, breathe deeply and think positively.