Define cognitive restructuring and explain how it helps manage speaker apprehension. Then give an example of a self-affirmation you might use during cognitive restructuring
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary.Cognitive restructuringis a proven technique for reducingfears and stresses. It says that if you change the way you think about a situation – by reframing it, restructuring it, or reappraising it?you can change your reactions to it. In public speaking, it replaces unrealistic or self-defeating thoughts about a speech with more realistic and positive ones. Examples of self-affirmations will vary, but may reflect the following: "I'm friendly and can communicate this in my speech," "I can learn techniques for controlling my fear," "I'm a competent person and can be an effective speaker," and "I can make mistakes and learn from them."
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