John typically sits quietly in his desk and listens intently to his teacher. He gets very nervous when called on to answer a question. His upcoming assignment to speak in front of the class about a book he read recently is causing him to lose sleep and feel sick to his stomach. John is likely feeling apprehensive due to his:
A. lack of confidence
B. inexperience & lack of preparation
C. fear of being the center of attention
D. negative past experiences
