Bob is chronically lonely and hopes to acquire some social skills.What would a social psychologist suggest?

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Practicing interacting with strangers and then watching tapes of the interaction can help Bob identify areas of improvement in his social skills and adjust his behavior accordingly. This technique is often used in social skills training programs. Engaging in self-affirmations, learning how to make a request sound like an order, and being more critical of others are not effective ways to improve social skills. While having optimistic expectations about interactions can be helpful, it is not as effective as practicing and analyzing social interactions.

Bob Is Chronically Lonely and Hopes to Acquire Some Social