Ramon enjoys public speaking, but his roommate Luis becomes very anxious and stressed when he has to speak in class. How can one person enjoy something which another person finds incredibly stressful?
A. It is probably due to a difference in majors. Ramon is likely in a major such as communications.
B. It is likely due to how each person perceives the experience of public speaking.
C. It is probable that Luis is very introverted and has difficulty speaking to anyone.
D. Ramon likely inherited a predisposition for speaking easily in front of people.
Answer: B
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