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.

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Greg's decision to be himself in social situations and his realistic belief about not being successful all the time are productive and healthy thoughts. These thoughts are likely to reduce his shyness and increase his self-esteem.

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