_________ Refers to the Nervousness We Experience When We Know

question 7

Multiple Choice

_________ refers to the nervousness we experience when we know we have to communicate publicly to an audience.

• A) Communication apprehension
• B) Stage fright
• C) Public speaking anxiety
• D) Speech panic response

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Definitions:

Social Cognition

The study of how people process, store, and apply information about others and social situations, influencing understanding, attitudes, and behaviors.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological conflict resulting from holding two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes simultaneously.

Sociolinguistics

The study of how language is influenced by social factors, including cultural norms, expectations, context, and the identity of speakers and listeners.

Social Psychology

A branch of psychology focused on understanding how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.