There are different types of<unk> , each of these types represent a specific or general situation that presents a stimuli for this anxiety response. McCroskey argues that there are four types of<unk> : Trait anxiety Trait anxiety is considered a personality type, which represents that the individual has an orientation to feel anxiety during the<unk>  act regardless of the situation, audience or context. This type of people will avoid exposing themselves to a<unk>  situation, since their<unk>  is part of their daily behavior. McCroskey and Beatty argue that some people have a higher vulnerability factor for<unk>  due to genetics, also known as communibiology. Many researchers oppose this idea and argue that it cannot be solely inherited but rather a personality trait acquired; therefore, it can be changed. However, they can compromise that around 80% of<unk>  is obtained within our neurological structures, which are determined genetically. Furthermore, only 20% is influenced by an environmental stimulus. Meaning that this type of<unk>  can be improved with practice and other techniques; however, it will not be completely eliminated since it is inherited. Context anxiety Context anxiety triggers<unk>  due to a specific context. This is considered a psychological response caused by a specific context but not necessarily on others; a person can have no problem talking to her best friend but can get anxiety while talking in front of a class. The most known example for context anxiety is public speaking; almost 70% of students suffer from a certain level of<unk>  triggered by public speaking. There are other contexts that can create a similar response such as speaking in front of class, small group discussions, or meetings. Audience anxiety Audience anxiety is when a specific individual or group of people creates a problem on<unk> , or a reverse reaction. For some people, anxiety can be caused by familiar peers, while for others it can be caused by unfamiliar faces. At the beginning of a speech class, the students tend to be fearful since they see new faces which increases the levels of<unk> . However, once the students get to know each other they feel comfortable; decreasing or eliminating their levels of<unk> . Situation anxiety Situational anxiety is a psychological reaction of a person due to a specific situation that may not have any relation with the person or context. This anxiety is triggered by a special combination of audience and context that involves different dimensions and creates a unique scenario. As an example, we can see a first date. Although a person may not suffer from<unk> ; the situation of being with a person that they have feelings for, on a new environment, and being the first time they experience this situation, can increase the stress levels and create<unk> .
Communication apprehension
Psychological resistance
Mood congruence
Disorder of written expression
Mindfulness
Casualty movement
Mirrored-self misidentification
Unconsciousness