Luis' speech is about methods of stress reduction. He's a little nervous. So, right before giving his speech, Luis says to himself, "I'm glad I have a chance to educate my audience about stress reduction. I am really knowledgeable about this topic, and I hope my audience will use these methods to reduce their own stress." Luis is trying to manage his communication apprehension by ____________.
A) keeping a positive attitude
B) debunking his irrational fears
C) using visualization
D) overgeneralizing

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Luis is using positive self-talk to manage his communication apprehension. By reminding himself of his knowledge on the topic and hoping that his audience will benefit from his speech, he is framing the situation in a positive light and boosting his confidence.

Luis' Speech Is About Methods of Stress Reduction