COMM 103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Nonverbal Communication, Hypertension, Tachycardia
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Presenting a speech confidently and competently (chapter 13) Impromptu: quickly determine theme, organize around idea. Extemporaneous: carefully planned and prepared, informal, strong eye contact, variety of voice. Scripted: written, read verbatim, accurate, lacks eye contact and involvement. Memorization: fully written out, learned by heart, maximizes nonverbal communication, increases involvement, potential to forget words, could be projected as insincere, more formal. Psychological effects: public speaking and anticipatory anxiety. Physical effects: elevated stress levels (cortisol, increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure. Behavioral effects: voice: quiver/shake, sound tense, monotone, mouth/throat: swallow & clear throat often, facial expressions: lifeless demeanor, general movement: fidget, pace, sway, verbal: filler words (uh, um) or forget words. Informative speaking: addressing others to increase their knowledge, understanding, or skills in a specific area. Define providing the meaning of the word or concept. Describe using words to depict or portray a person, place, object, or experience. Explain revealing why something occurred or how something works.
