Question

jorge does not experience a strong stress response to public speaking, but dan does. which factor most likely causes this difference?

jorge has a mental illness.

jorge is smarter and nicer than dan.

jorge’s parents put a lot of pressure on him.

jorge’s past experiences with public speaking have been positive.

Explanation:

To determine the factor causing the difference in stress response to public speaking between Jorge and Dan, we analyze each option:

• "Jorge has a mental illness" is incorrect as a mental illness is not typically associated with a lack of stress response to public speaking in a positive way (and this option is illogical in context).
• "Jorge is smarter and nicer than Dan" is incorrect as intelligence and niceness are not directly related to stress response in public speaking.
• "Jorge’s parents put a lot of pressure on him" is incorrect because parental pressure would likely increase, not decrease, stress response to public speaking.
• "Jorge’s past experiences with public speaking have been positive" is correct. Positive past experiences with public speaking can lead to a reduced stress response, while negative experiences (or lack of positive ones) can lead to a stronger stress response (as in Dan’s case).

Answer:

D. Jorge’s past experiences with public speaking have been positive.