AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Stress and Anxiety Recent research has shown that under periods of stress, the muscles that control the voice box become tense. Periods of prolonged muscle tension in the voice box can lead to an incoordination of the vocal control system.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vocal tremor is a neurological disorder that causes involuntary movement of muscles in the throat, larynx (voice box), and vocal cords. The condition usually involves rhythmic muscle movements, which can cause quavering of the voice.

Detailed explanation-3: -Yes, stress (mental/emotional) is one of the more common causes of hoarseness.

Detailed explanation-4: -A quavering voice is shaky and a little unclear. People’s voices are often quavering when they’re tired or afraid. If you’re about to cry, you might speak in a quavering voice.