Who is likely to feel the highest level of anticipatory anxiety?
A) Stan, who has been rehearsing for a month for a presentation to his fellow sales representatives
B) Linda, who was just told she will be making an impromptu speech to the board of directors after lunch
C) Karl, who has just finished typing a statement he will read about his investment returns last quarter
D) Gail, who has just memorized a speech she will give introducing the employees of the month
E) Gary, who just started researching for an extemporaneous speech on insurance he will give next month

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One study found that speakers had the most anxiety when anticipating an impromptu speech, less when anticipating an extemporaneous speech, and least when anticipating a scripted speech.

Who Is Likely to Feel the Highest Level of Anticipatory