Renee considers herself as a highly anxious speaker. Which would be the best way to reduce her stress concerning public speaking?

A. She should petition to drop the speech class based on a disability waiver.
B. She should take anxiety reducing drugs 30 minutes prior to speaking.
C. She should accept that all speakers have anxiety and do the minimal to pass.
D. She should accept that all speakers have anxiety, and she should practice as much as possible, and utilize physical stress-reducing techniques.


D

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