MCB 2004C Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Prezi, Flip Chart, Whiteboard
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A type of anxiety that involves the fear and avoidance of communication with other people. Identify and explain the potential causes of ca. Environmental reinforces factors within our environment that contribute to our fear of speaking. ex. Learned helplessness - a person feels unable to predict whether a behavior will result in a reward or punishment, therefore he or she avoids the behavior all together if possible. Personality traits low ca low tolerance for uncertainty, self control, adventurousness, emotional maturity, higher introversion, low self-esteem and assertiveness. Cultural factors asian, arab, south american collectivistic high ca. Ca and standardized test scores high ca low test scores (not always) Ca and grades high ca low grades (na) Ca and class selection high ca sides or back, larger classes. Ca and college graduation high ca low rates (na) Identify and explain the strategies for reducing the effects of ca. Positive self talk, positive visualization, utilize kinesic inputs, change your perspective, be prepared.
