D is going to be interviewed for a promotional position. As he enters the interview room he feels as though all his senses are very sharp. He is mildly tense but eager to begin the interview. D can be assessed as showing
A. denial.
B. compensation.
C. normal anxiety.
D. selective inattention.
Ans: C. normal anxiety.
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