If you are afraid of public speaking, of speaking in small groups, of speaking on the telephone, and even of talking to groups of acquaintances, you might conclude that you are experiencing
A) trait apprehension.
B) state apprehension.
C) vocalized pauses.
D) systematic desensitization.

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Trait apprehension refers to a long-standing tendency to experience anxiety and fear in social situations, including public speaking, group conversations, and telephone conversations. This is different than state apprehension, which refers to temporary anxiety that can be caused by a specific situation or event. Vocalized pauses refer to filler words such as "um" or "ah" that are used during speaking. Systematic desensitization is a type of therapy used to treat phobias, which involves gradually exposing the person to the feared object or situation until they are able to tolerate it without anxiety.

If You Are Afraid of Public Speaking, of Speaking in Small