Lee Webster is running for his city's mayoral position. During the final debate against his opponent,

Rachel Pink, he displays many communication apprehension symptoms.

Typically, Lee is calm and
collected when speaking in public, but this situation has caused him much anxiety. During the debate, he
has many vocal disfluencies, and his hands shake as he gestures.
Which of the following causes could most be attributed to his communication apprehension?
A. skills deficiency
B. situation-based apprehension
C. heredity
D. trait-like apprehension


B

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