The "spotlight effect" refers to ____

A) people paying no attention to your speech
B) being nervous because you are illuminated by a spotlight
C) thinking the audience is observing you more carefully than they really are
D) focusing too much on one aspect of your speech


Answer: C) thinking the audience is observing you more carefully than they really are

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