Rashid has always had a fear of public speaking and he believes there is nothing he can do about it because he inherited that trait from his mother. What would be best to tell Rashid to help him manage his anxiety?

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a.
It is all in your head, get over it.

b.
It is not possible to inherit communication apprehension.

c.
Avoid public speaking whenever possible.

d.
Focus on the behaviors you can change rather than things you cannot.

Answer 1

The best option to help Rashid manage his anxiety is:

d. Focus on the behaviors you can change rather than things you cannot.

This response encourages Rashid to take actionable steps to improve his public speaking skills and manage his anxiety, rather than feeling helpless or resigned to his inherited fear. It promotes a proactive approach to dealing with his fears.