Question

stomach and shakes so badly he can hardly stand, and once even lost his job because he refused to give a presentatio to the board of directors. which of these statements is true?
a. daphne has more natural confidence and will likely continue to be more successful than justin.
b. daphne does not feel apprehensive about public speaking and has an advantage over justin.
c. justin can develop as much confidence as daphne as he gains more experience, practices frequently, and visualizes his own success.
d. justin should purchase a night club similar to daphne’s and conquer his fear by frequently entertaining crowds.

Explanation:

First, we infer context: Justin has severe public speaking anxiety (physical symptoms, job loss), while Daphne is implied to be comfortable with public/front-of-crowd situations (reference to a nightclub).

• Option a: No evidence Daphne has natural confidence or will be more successful long-term.
• Option b: No explicit confirmation Daphne feels no apprehension; this is an assumption.
• Option c: Evidence-based in psychology: public speaking confidence/anxiety can be reduced through practice, experience, and visualization techniques, which is a valid, supported claim.
• Option d: Purchasing a nightclub is an impractical, unproven solution for this specific anxiety.

Answer:

c. Justin can develop as much confidence as Daphne as he gains more experience, practices frequently, and visualizes his own success.