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Stage Fright
QUESTIONNAIRE OF STAGE FRIGHT
This questionnaire is part of a study on stage fright. We want to find out how you think, feel, and behave when you have got stage fright. Also, we expect to have your good advice on how to overcome the stage fright. Please answer the items as honestly as possible. Your cooperation in completing this questionnaire is greatly appreciated. Questions: 1. Do you have stage fright when you are speaking in public? [ ] A. Yes, quite often and serious. B. Yes, sometimes a little. C. No, not at all.

2. When you have stage fright, what's your usual performance? [ ] A. looking around except the audience B. Feeling flushed C. having a trembling voice D. smiling unnaturally E. forgetting what you will say F. speaking disorderly G. Difficulty talking H. Heart pounding or racing 3. Do you think the following factors give rise to stage fright?
(Deep influence---A Some influence--B Little influence--C)
(1) Audience's age [ ]
(2) Your preparation [ ]
(3) Concern of evaluation [ ]
(4) The number of audiences [ ]
(5) The familiarity with the audience [ ]
(6) The position of the audience [ ]
(7) The opinions of the audience [ ]
(8) The ability of adapting with the changing situation [ ] ** Besides all above, do you feel there are other factors?
No_____
Yes_______________________________________

4. Do you agree the following methods will help you overcome the stage fright?
( Strongly agree--A Reluctantly agree--B Disagree--C have no idea--D)
(1) Good preparation [ ]
(2) Shift of Attention [ ]
(3) Relaxation of your mules [ ]
(4) The sense of humor [ ]
(5) Enhancing your confidence [ ]
(6) More practices [ ]
(7) Changing your gestures [ ]
** Besides all above, do you have any other good advice? (Would you please write it down)?

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