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stage fright
stage fright Stage fright is a historical psychology term for the fear or nervousness felt before appearing in public, seen as an example of how mental states can disrupt normal bodily functions.
Stage fright is a historical psychology term for the fear or nervousness felt before appearing in public, seen as an example of how mental states can disrupt normal bodily functions. In this sense, it may affect movement, heart-beat, or breathing.