Aperson who experiences speaking anxiety no matter what the context, topic, or audience, has what scholars of communication studies refer to as a. trait anxiety b. shyness c. state anxiety d. stage fright reset selection previous next save ▲ question progress ▲

Trait Anxiety

Anxiety is a state of inner uneasiness that is characterized by some physical effects, such as rapid breathing, increased heart rate and sweating.

Anxiety is normally divided in two categories: trait anxiety and state anxiety.

These two types are distinguished by the duration, intensity and frequency of the symptoms. State anxiety arises under a specific threat. When the threat goes away, the person stops experiencing the symptoms. Therefore, it is a temporary disorder.

On the other hand, trait anxiety is characterized by long duration and intensity of events, and by the wide range of situations that can trigger it. Therefore, trait anxiety is considered a personality trait and not a temporary disorder.

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