Deck 54: Psychology in Action: Understanding Shyness

Question 1

Shyness is considered to be

A)a personality trait.
B)a personality type.
C)related to a "sensing" temperament.
D)a character flaw.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Extreme shyness is often associated with

A)depression and loneliness.
B)fearfulness and social anxiety.
C)inhibition and low self-esteem.
D)all of these.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The characteristics of social anxiety,frequent and intense evaluation fears,a lack of social skills,and a self-defeating bias represent basic features of people.

A)manic
B)neurotic
C)shy
D)introverted

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Persons who are shy consider their shyness to be

A)the result of inner feelings and fantasies.
B)a function of particular people or situations.
C)a lasting personality trait.
D)of little consequences in their lives.

Question 5

Almost everyone feels anxious in at least some social situations,but the major difference between shy and not-shy individuals is that

A)they label this anxiety differently.
B)shy persons believe that external situations cause their feelings of shyness.
C)not-shy persons believe that social anxiety is a lasting personality trait.
D)shy persons are wrapped up in their private self-consciousness.

Question 6

Every time Josie is in a group of people without her family,she has an intense feeling of apprehension.Josie is exhibiting

A)generalized anxiety.
B)social anxiety.
C)a manic episode.
D)hysteria.

Question 7

Extreme shyness is often associated with depression,loneliness,fearfulness,inhibition,and low self-esteem and may be diagnosed as a(n)disorder.

A)conversion
B)social anxiety
C)somatoform
D)obsessive-compulsive personality

Question 8

Uneasiness and strain in socializing is known as

A)social inhibition.
B)private self-consciousness.
C)self-defeating bias.
D)self-efficacy.

Question 9

What percent of all American adolescents report being shy to some extent?

A)15 percent
B)30 percent
C)50 percent
D)75 percent

Question 10

Regarding shyness,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Shy persons tend to consider their social anxiety a lasting personality trait.
B)For shy people,shyness becomes a part of their self-concept.
C)Shy persons believe that external situations cause their feelings of shyness.
D)When non-shy persons feel anxiety,or "stage-fright," they assume that almost anyone would feel as they do under the same circumstances.

Question 11

Megan is extremely shy and often feels depressed,lonely,and fearful.She also has low self-esteem and does not believe this situation will every improve.Megan would most likely be diagnosed with a(n)

A)social phobia.
B)panic disorder.
C)conversion disorder.
D)adjustment disorder.

Question 12

Which one of the following represents a basic element of shyness?

A)incongruence
B)generalized anxiety
C)private self-consciousness
D)evaluation fears

Question 13

Which one of the following represents a basic element of shyness?

A)incongruence
B)generalized anxiety
C)lack of social skills
D)self-actualization

Question 14

If you always blame yourself when a social encounter does not go well,you may have a distortion in thinking known as

A)the fallacy of negative instances.
B)an erotomanic delusion.
C)a self-defeating bias.
D)the Barnum effect.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT one of the major elements of shyness?

A)social anxiety
B)a lack of social skills
C)a self-defeating bias
D)private self-consciousness

Question 16

Which of the following refers to a tendency to avoid others,as well as feelings of anxiety,preoccupation,and social inhibition?

A)hysteria
B)neurosis
C)shyness
D)mania

Question 17

Persons who fail to make eye contact,retreat when spoken to,display little animation in conversation,lack confidence,and feel uncomfortable around people who are not close friends are displaying

A)hysteria.
B)neurosis.
C)shyness.
D)mania.

Question 18

Whenever Tina has to go to a formal,public gathering as part of her job,she experiences intense fear of being inadequate,embarrassed,ridiculed,or rejected.Tina is exhibiting

A)private self-consciousness.
B)a lack of social skills.
C)evaluation fears.
D)generalized anxiety.

Question 19

Almost half of all American adolescents report being shy to some extent,while about what percent report that they are extremely shy?

A)eight percent
B)15 percent
C)22 percent
D)33 percent

Question 20

A proficiency in interacting with others is referred to as having

A)authenticity.
B)public self-consciousness.
C)self-efficacy.
D)social skills.

Question 21

Regarding shyness,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Shy persons almost always blame themselves when a social encounter does not go well.
B)Shy persons often lack social skills.
C)Shy people show a great deal of private self-consciousness.
D)Fears of rejection are more frequent or intense for shy persons.

Question 22

Which of the following is one of the unrealistic beliefs that tends to maintain shyness?

A)"If someone does not like me right away,they really don't like me and never will."
B)"Other shy people intentionally seek out shy people."
C)"Shyness is actually considered attractive by others."
D)"Even people who are very socially skillful are never successful 100 percent of the time."

Question 23

Which of the following is one of the unrealistic beliefs that tends to maintain shyness?

A)"If I wait around long enough at a social gathering,something will happen."
B)"Shyness is actually considered attractive by others."
C)"Even people who are very socially skillful are never successful 100 percent of the time,so I shouldn't get so upset when an encounter goes badly."
D)"If someone doesn't like me right away,I shouldn't worry because liking takes time."

Question 24

Which is NOT characteristic of non-shy people?

A)Non-shy people have higher self-esteem than shy people do.
B)Non-shy people take the blame for social failures.
C)Non-shy people believe that external situations cause their occasional feelings of shyness.
D)Non-shy people take credit for their social successes.

Question 25

The unrealistic or self-defeating beliefs that tend to maintain shyness include which of the following?

A)"People who are popular are just lucky when it comes to being invited to social events or asked out."
B)"The odds of meeting someone interested in socializing are always the same,no matter where I am."
C)"Wait around long enough at social gatherings,and someone will come up and start a conversation with me."
D)All of these are unrealistic beliefs that maintain shyness.

Question 26

The acute awareness of oneself as a social object is referred to as

A)private self-consciousness.
B)public self-consciousness.
C)generalized anxiety.
D)a social phobia.

Question 27

Which of the following is one of the unrealistic beliefs that tends to maintain shyness?

A)"I can't wait until I'm completely relaxed or comfortable before taking a social risk."
B)"The odds of meeting someone interested in socializing are always the same,no matter where I am."
C)"I may think other people are harshly evaluating me,but actually I'm being too hard on myself."
D)"Even people who are very socially skillful are never successful 100 percent of the time."

Question 28

Shy individuals tend to

A)be unnecessarily self-critical in social situations.
B)blame circumstances for social failures.
C)give themselves credit for social successes.
D)do all of these.

Question 29

According to Cheek and Buss,shyness is linked to

A)private self-consciousness.
B)public self-consciousness.
C)having an inflated ego.
D)all of these.

Question 30

Shyness is often triggered by all of the following EXCEPT

A)informal settings.
B)being the focus of attention.
C)being noticeably different from others.
D)meeting someone of higher status.

Question 31

In social situations,Sean expects to be rejected during social encounters,blames himself for social failures,and never takes credit for his social successes.Which of the following would NOT describe Sean?

A)Sean is high in private self-consciousness.
B)Sean has low self-esteem.
C)Sean has a self-defeating bias.
D)Sean has social anxiety and intense evaluation fears.

Question 32

Persons who rate high in public self-consciousness exhibit all of the following EXCEPT

A)being intensely concerned about what others think of them.
B)focusing their attention on their inner feelings,thoughts,and fantasies.
C)worrying about saying the wrong thing or appearing foolish.
D)being outright fearful during social encounters,which leads to awkwardness and inhibition.

Question 33

Shy people tend to

A)be preoccupied with their inner feelings and thoughts,disregarding what others think about them.
B)blame themselves for their social failures.
C)give themselves credit for social successes.
D)do all of these.

Question 34

Focusing attention on one's inner feelings,thoughts,and fantasies is known as

A)private self-consciousness.
B)public self-consciousness.
C)having an inflated ego.
D)a narcissistic personality disorder.

Question 35

In social situations,Patrick takes credit for his social successes and recognizes that social failures are often due to circumstances.Patrick would be best described as

A)being high in public self-consciousness.
B)having low self-esteem.
C)being shy.
D)being non-shy.

Question 36

Abigail is intensely concerned about what others think of her.She worries that she may say the wrong thing or appear foolish.Abigail is exhibiting

A)self-centeredness.
B)private self-consciousness.
C)public self-consciousness.
D)all of these.

Question 37

Shyness is most often triggered by which type of social situations?

A)small group
B)large group
C)novel or unfamiliar
D)informal

Question 38

Regarding the shy personality,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Shy people tend to be wrapped up in their own feelings and thoughts.
B)Shyness is linked with public self-consciousness.
C)Shy people's social anxiety leads to awkwardness and inhibition.
D)The shy person's anxiety often causes her or him to misperceive others in social situations.

Question 39

Regarding shyness,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Shy people have lower self-esteem than non-shy people.
B)Shy people tend to blame circumstances for their social failures.
C)People's shyness is often maintained by several unrealistic or self-defeating beliefs.
D)Shy people expect to be rejected in social encounters.

Question 40

Debbie will readily carry on conversations with her family and close friends,but she becomes shy and awkward whenever she meets a stranger.Debbie's reaction is best explained by

A)a situational cause of shyness.
B)private self-consciousness.
C)a lack of social skills.
D)Debbie being wrapped up in her own feelings and thoughts.

Question 41

If you want to show that you are interested in another person and gain extra information that can be used to extend conversations,it is best to use

A)open-ended questions.
B)more animation in one's conversation.
C)intellectualization.
D)projections and rationalizations.

Question 42

Marilyn who is shy has decided to set reasonable goals for expanding her social experience and skills and to not wait until she is completely relaxed or comfortable before taking a social risk.Marilyn will likely

A)still be shy since these are self-defeating beliefs.
B)increase her private self-consciousness.
C)reduce her shyness with these productive beliefs.
D)increase her evaluation fears and her social anxiety.

Question 43

Asking questions,particularly open-ended ones,helps one to make better conversation

A)because asking a good series of questions shifts attention to the other person.
B)because asking questions shows you are interested in the other person.
C)because replies to open-ended questions give extra information that can be used to ask other questions or lead to other topics of conversation.
D)due to all of these reasons.

Question 44

Greg who is shy has decided that he will not pretend anymore to be someone he's not in social situations.He also tells himself that even people who are very socially skillful are never successful 100 percent of the time,so he shouldn't get so upset when a social encounter goes badly.These beliefs will most likely result in Greg

A)continuing to be shy since these are unrealistic beliefs.
B)reducing his shyness because of these productive beliefs.
C)increasing both his public and private self-consciousness.
D)increasing his evaluation fears and social anxiety.

Question 45

Which of the following would be a productive belief to help reduce shyness?

A)"Wait until I are completely relaxed and comfortable before taking a social risk."
B)"Even people who are very socially skillful are never successful 100 percent of the time.So,I shouldn't get so upset when an encounter goes badly."
C)"If someone doesn't seem to like me right away,realize that they never will like me,so move on."
D)"The odds of meeting someone interested in socializing are always the same,no matter where I am."

Question 46

Shy people tend to blame circumstances for their social failures and give themselves credit for social successes.

Question 47

Which of the following would be considered an open-ended question that might start a conversation?

A)"Have you ever been to Canada?"
B)"What types of music do you like to listen to?"
C)"Do you like living in a small town?"
D)"Do you like Mexican food?"

Question 48

Which of the following would NOT be helpful in reducing one's shyness?

A)composing numerous easy,closed-type questions to ask of others
B)confronting unproductive beliefs
C)using a tape recorder to record several of your conversations in order to listen and improve
D)practicing facial expressions in a mirror

Question 49

Shy persons tend to show a high degree of private self-consciousness,being completely wrapped up in their own feelings and thoughts.

Question 50

One of the simplest ways to improve one's social skills is to

A)learn some funny jokes.
B)improve your physical appearance.
C)ask open-ended questions.
D)be a good listener by making eye contact and nodding often.

Question 51

Marissa is practicing her social skills by using a tape recorder so she can listen to several of her conversations.She also looks at herself in a mirror and exaggerates facial expressions of surprise,interest,dislike,and pleasure,so she can put more animation into her self-presentation.Marissa is most likely using these techniques to

A)increase her private self-consciousness.
B)increase her public self-consciousness.
C)reduce her shyness.
D)do all of these.

Question 52

Which of the following would be considered an open-ended question that might start a conversation?

A)"Have you ever been to Europe?"
B)"Do you like Chinese food?"
C)"Do you like living in a small town?"
D)None of these are open-ended questions.

Question 53

Which of the following would NOT be helpful in reducing one's shyness?

A)asking open-ended questions of others
B)confronting unproductive beliefs
C)rationalizing one's inaction
D)practicing social skills and increasing animation in conversations

Question 54

A good way to help overcome one's shyness is to

A)enhance social skills.
B)lower one's anxiety by accepting that shyness is an inherited problem.
C)learn to enjoy solitude.
D)increase one's public self­consciousness.

Question 55

Persons who are shy consider their shyness to be a lasting personality trait.

Question 56

Which of the following would be a productive belief to help reduce shyness?

A)"The odds of meeting someone interested in socializing are always the same,no matter where I am."
B)"Other shy people intentionally seek out shy people."
C)"People who are popular are just lucky when it comes to being invited to social events or asked out."
D)"I may think other people are harshly evaluating me,but actually I'm being too hard on myself."

Question 57

Shy persons often lack social skills,that is,they have never learned how to meet people or how to start a conversation and keep it going.

Question 58

Difficulties with social skills and making conversation may be overcome by all of the following EXCEPT

A)asking open-ended questions.
B)practicing in front of a mirror.
C)using more animation in conversations.
D)waiting for the other person to start the conversation.

Question 59

Which of the following techniques is recommended for overcoming shyness?

A)Accept that shyness is a basic personality trait that cannot be changed.
B)Avoid asking open-ended questions of acquaintances.
C)At first,one should avoid situations that lead to social contact to decrease one's private self­consciousness.
D)Practice social skills and be willing to take some social risks.

Question 60

Which of the following would be a productive belief to help reduce shyness?

A)"Wait around long enough at social gatherings,and someone will come up and start a conversation with me."
B)"People who are popular are just lucky when it comes to being invited to social events or asked out."
C)"If someone doesn't seem to like me right away,realize that they never will like me,so move on."
D)"I can't wait until I'm completely relaxed or comfortable before taking a social risk."

Question 61

Shyness is often maintained by unrealistic or self-defeating beliefs.

Question 62

A proficiency in interacting with others refers to one's .

Question 63

Describe the three elements of shyness and how these elements affect a person's social skills,and differentiate between private and public self-consciousness and indicate which is linked to shyness and its effects on the person's behavior.

Question 64

Shyness is linked to one's acute awareness of oneself as a social object,which is called self­
consciousness.

Question 65

Describe three ways that a person can reduce his or her shyness.

Question 66

Shy people's difficulties with social skills and making conversation can be easily overcome by waiting for the other person to start the conversation.

Question 67

Extreme shyness is often associated with depression,loneliness,fearfulness,inhibition,and low self-esteem and may be diagnosed as a(n)disorder.

Question 68

Shy people often believe that "other people who are popular are just lucky when it comes to being invited to social events or asked out." This is an example of an unrealistic or belief.

Question 69

Fears of being inadequate,embarrassed,ridiculed,or rejected by others are referred to as fears.

Question 70

In starting a conversation,it is best to use a type of question that will gain extra information about the person with whom you are speaking.This type of question is called a(n)question.

Question 71

Uneasiness and strain when socializing is known as social .