Answer:
a. True
Step-by-step explanation:
It is correct to say that Stephen is exhibiting a high level of hope because he had the idea of organizing a small introductory meeting in order to introduce himself to local companies and thus break the initial nervousness that could occur if he did not previously know his potential client. With this introductory meeting for greater integration between him, who is the new insurance agent and the companies that are his potential clients, there may be greater interaction, greater possibility of closing deals and greater customer satisfaction, lessening insecurity, etc.