Question

which self - reinforcement statement might a speaker use to counteract this concern: “what if the audience doesn’t like me?”

○ “what if i don’t deliver my speech perfectly?”

○ “i’ve done a lot of work to get ready for this speaking event.”

○ “this is just a five - minute speech. it’s not a big deal.”

○ “i’ll do the stretching and breathing exercises to relax tense muscles.”

○ “audiences enjoy hearing speakers speak. they’re on my side already.”

Explanation:

Self - reinforcement statements boost confidence. The concern is about audience acceptance. Statements like "I've done a lot of work to get ready for this speaking event" and "Audiences enjoy hearing speakers speak. They're on my side already" counteract the fear by focusing on preparation and positive audience perception. The first option is another worry, not a self - reinforcement. The third option downplays the event rather than self - reinforcing. The fourth option is about physical relaxation, not self - reinforcement for audience acceptance.

Answer:

B. "I've done a lot of work to get ready for this speaking event", F. "Audiences enjoy hearing speakers speak. They're on my side already"