MC 1.5 Communication Apprehension

What is communication apprehension?

• The fear of private meetings

• The fear of meeting new people

• The anxiety or fear related to communication with others

• The fear of sharing opinions during meetings

What is trait anxiety?

• Anxiety caused by adrenaline production

• Anxiety that occurs in specific situations

• Anxiety experienced during public speaking

• Anxiety rooted in personality characteristics

What physical symptoms can be caused by communication apprehension?

• Blushing, shaky voice, and speaking quickly

• Vision changes, sweating, and shaking

• All of the other answers

• Shortness of breath, pounding heartbeat, and dizziness

What hormone is responsible for the physical symptoms of communication apprehension?

• Adrenaline

• Endorphins

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

What is the purpose of adrenaline in the body?

• To calm the body down

• To prepare the body for action

• To increase metabolism

• To dilate air passages

What is situational anxiety?

• Anxiety rooted in personality characteristics

• Anxiety that occurs in specific situations

• Anxiety caused by adrenaline production

• Anxiety experienced during public speaking

What are the physical effects of adrenaline in the body?

• Dilated pupils and increased glucose

• Constricted blood vessels and increased metabolism

• Shortness of breath and hyperventilation

• Blushing and shaky voice