Directions: Below are 34 statements that people sometimes make about themselves. Please indicate whether or not you believe each statement applies to you by marking whether you: Strongly Disagree = 1; Disagree 2; Neutral = 3; Agree 4; Strongly Agree = 5. 1. While preparing for giving a speech, I feel tense and nervous. 2. I feel tense when I see the words "speech" and "public speech" on a know. course outline when studying. 3. My thoughts become confused and jumbled when I am giving a speech. 4. Right after giving a speech I feel that I have had a pleasant experience. 5. I get anxious when I think about a speech coming up. 6. I have no fear of giving a speech. 7. Although I am nervous just before starting a speech, I soon settle down after starting and feel calm and comfortable. 8. I look forward to giving a speech. 9. When the instructor announces a speaking assignment in class, I can feel myself getting tense. 10. My hands tremble when I am giving a speech. 11. I feel relaxed while giving a speech. 12. I enjoy preparing for a speech. 13. I am in constant fear of forgetting what I prepared to say. 14. I get anxious if someone asks me something about my topic that I don't 15. I face the prospect of giving a speech with confidence.