What is a good, practical way to reduce factors that may cause your communication apprehension?
A) Rehearse in the room where you will give the speech.
B) Stand perfectly still.
C) Realize you are the center of attention.
D) Memorize the entire speech word for word.

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Rehearsing in the room where you will give the speech can help reduce unfamiliarity and increase comfort in your surroundings, which can help to reduce communication apprehension.

Answer: B and C are not good choices 
 Standing perfectly still may make the speaker look stiff and uncomfortable, increasing communication apprehension. Similarly, realizing that you are the center of attention may increase anxiety rather than alleviate it.

Answer: D 
 Memorizing the entire speech word for word may actually increase anxiety since any deviation from the memorized script may disrupt the speaker's train of thought and increase nervousness. It is better to be familiar with the material and engage with the audience in a more natural and interactive manner.

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