COMM 210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Communication Apprehension, Systematic Desensitization, Cognitive Restructuring

• School: Ball State University
• Department: Communication Stds
• Course: COMM 210
• Professor: Starcher

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Closes sunday, october 23rd at 6pm: second exam. Closes tuesday, december 13th at end of day. Notes- communication apprehension and listening: fear of public speaking. A broad-based fear or anxiety associated with either real or anticipated communication with another person or persons. Four types of communication apprehension: trait-like, context-based, audience-based, situational. Different reactions to communication apprehension: behavioral. Feeli(cid:374)g like do(cid:374)"t ha(cid:448)e the k(cid:374)o(cid:449)ledge or skill set to complete something: affect. Fearful emotion or moods/ strong negative emotions: sensation. Nervous feelings (sweaty, dizzy, butterflies: imagery. Mental rehearsal script: physical exercise and stress reduction, interpersonal support, skills training, deep abdominal breathing. You will feel more nervous than you will look. Nod: how to cope, useful advice, listening, policy. Objectives of the introduction: interest, need, topic, reliability, overview. For the introduction: be succinct, adapt to the event, respect expectations, avoid weakness. Objectives of the conclusion: direction, overview, need, excitement. Monday, october 17th at 2pm until sunday, october 23rd at 6pm.