Viva

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Academic SettingPlay
Viva is often used in universities and involves verbal responses to examiners' questions. SlideShe is preparing for her doctoral viva.
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Stress PreparationPlay
A viva can be stressful; understanding its purpose helps reduce anxiety. SlideHe spent weeks preparing for his viva.
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Defense MechanismPlay
In a viva, you usually defend your work or argument against critical examination. SlideDuring her viva, she expertly defended her thesis.