Steve knows his group members think he doesn't care about them or the group, but he actually does. The fact is, he feels intense anxiety about speaking up, even in a small group of classmates. What does this illustrate?
A) Social loafing
B) Perception checking
C) Forming
D) Communication apprehension

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This illustrates communication apprehension, which is the fear or anxiety associated with real or anticipated communication with others. Steve's intense anxiety about speaking up in his group is a classic example of this phenomenon.

Steve Knows His Group Members Think He Doesn't Care About