When you use interpersonal support to reduce speech anxiety, which personality dimension are you targeting?

Story probability refers to whether

a. a story hangs together and makes sense. b. a story is truthful. c. a story creates the impact the speaker intended. d. a story addresses or supports a speaker's central idea. e. a story omits or distorts key facts.

Vernon is new to stand-up comedy, and he knows his act isn't nearly as funny as the Baxter twins' act. He is afraid that if he goes on after them he will be booed off the stage, so he made sure to be scheduled as the opening act. This is an example of Vernon controlling what aspect of his message?

A. the channel through which it is conveyed B. the context surrounding it C. how it is decoded D. the frame of reference of the receivers