Understanding Fear, Phobias, and Communication Barriers

Fear

A natural emotional response to a perceived threat or danger. It's a basic survival mechanism.

Phobia

An extreme and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity. Phobias can cause significant distress and impact daily life.

Pathos

An appeal to emotions to persuade or convince an audience.

Logos

An appeal to logic or reason, using facts, evidence, and reasoning to support an argument.

Ethos

An appeal based on the credibility or character of the speaker, emphasizing trustworthiness and expertise.

Interpersonal

Relating to interactions and relationships between people.

Intrapersonal

Relating to introspection, self-awareness, and understanding oneself.

Confidence

Confidence is a belief in one's abilities, skills, and judgments. Difficulties in developing confidence can arise from various sources like past failures, negative feedback, comparison to others, or a lack of self-belief and self-esteem.

Thesis

A thesis is a statement or central idea that a writer puts forward and aims to support or prove in an essay or a similar piece of writing.

Effects of Stage Fright

Stage fright can cause physical symptoms like increased heart rate, sweating, trembling, and mental symptoms like anxiety, fear of embarrassment, and difficulty concentrating. It can significantly hinder performance in public speaking or performing situations.

Communication Barriers (5)

• attitudinal
• social
• educational
• cultural
• environmental

Dialogue

A conversation or exchange of ideas between two or more people.

Stereotyping

Forming a fixed and oversimplified idea or belief about a particular group of people, often based on assumptions and lacking individuality.

Oratory/Rhetoric

The art of public speaking and persuasion, using techniques such as effective language, structure, and delivery to influence an audience.

Sender

The person or entity transmitting a message in the communication process.

Friendliness

A warm and approachable attitude in communication.

Conviction

Strong belief or confidence in what one is saying or doing.

Enthusiasm

A high level of interest, energy, and excitement.

Common Ground

Shared beliefs, values, or interests between individuals or groups, serving as a basis for mutual understanding or agreement.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings and perspectives of others.

Perception

The way individuals interpret and understand sensory information, experiences, and the world around them.

Paraphrase

Restating someone else's words in your own.

Interrupt

Cutting into someone else's speaking turn.

Filters

Biases or personal beliefs affecting how information is received.

Passive Listening

Hearing without actively engaging or responding.

Discriminative Listening

Focusing on specific sounds or stimuli.

Appreciative Listening

Enjoying or appreciating a message for entertainment or pleasure.

Faking Attention

Pretending to listen while not paying genuine attention.

False Comparisons

Drawing inaccurate or misleading comparisons.

Tuning out Dull Topics

Losing focus or interest in uninteresting subjects.

7 deadly habits

• turning out dull topics
• faking
• yielding to distractions
• criticizing
• jumping to conclusions
• overreacting to words