James Was Excited to Run for Student Council President Until

Multiple Choice

James was excited to run for student council president until he learned that the candidates traditionally speak during an all-school assembly. Although his friends kept urging him to run, James withdraws his name from consideration after picturing himself as a laughingstock. In this situation, James dealt with speech anxiety through __________.

A) researching the situation
B) avoidance
C) talking to others
D) mental rehearsal