Jack believes that it is awful and horrible when he is turned down for a date. According to a research finding, Jack would be expected to have more ______ than peers who do not
Catastrophize such rejections.
A) social anxiety
B) anger at women
C) generalized anxiety
D) social withdrawal

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Catastrophizing rejections can lead to increased social anxiety, as individuals may fear future rejections and become overly concerned with how they are perceived by others. This can in turn lead to social withdrawal and difficulty forming relationships. Anger at women or generalized anxiety may also be present, but are not necessarily specific outcomes of catastrophizing rejections.

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