__________ communication apprehension can help improve one's speaking performance, while __________ communication apprehension can inhibit self-expression.
A) Facilitative; debilitative
B) Debilitative; irrational
C) Facilitative; catastrophic
D) Debilitative; facilitative

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Facilitative communication apprehension refers to a level of anxiety that motivates an individual to prepare thoroughly for a speech or presentation, leading to improved performance. On the other hand, debilitative communication apprehension is a high level of anxiety that inhibits self-expression and negatively impacts performance. Rational and catastrophic are not commonly used terms to describe communication apprehension.

__________ Communication Apprehension Can Help Improve One's Speaking Performance, While