Mild anxiety affects the communication process by
a. severely restricting the perceptual field c. broadening the per-ceptual field
b. blocking perception d. distorting the per-ceptual field
C
In a mild stress response, the receiver becomes acutely aware of the surroundings, leading to the ability to perceive and interpret subtle messages rapidly and efficiently.
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1. Ability and motivation. 2. Age and religion. 3. Education and gender. 4. Experience and attitude.
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