Which Item Below Describes a Case of Trait Apprehension

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which item below describes a case of trait apprehension?

• A) I get very nervous in most social situations.
• B) I control my nervousness well except when speaking in class.
• C) Because I've acted in many high school plays, I get more nervous talking to an individual stranger than addressing a large group anywhere.
• D) My biggest problem with nervousness is the five minutes before I have to give a presentation at work.

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