Steve Knows His Group Members Think He Doesn't Care About

question 18

Multiple Choice

Steve knows his group members think he doesn't care about them or the group, but he actually does. The fact is, he feels intense anxiety about speaking up, even in a small group of classmates. What does this illustrate?

• A) Social loafing
• B) Perception checking
• C) Forming
• D) Communication apprehension

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