People high in social anxiety report that their anxiety often is very painful and that they desire to be more sociable. This finding helps us distinguish between social anxiety and
A) shyness.
B) introversion.
C) neuroticism.
D) low self-esteem.

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Introversion is characterized by a preference for solitary activities and environments that are not overly stimulating, rather than a painful fear of social situations. Social anxiety, on the other hand, involves a fear of social situations that can be distressing and is not necessarily related to a preference for solitude.

People High in Social Anxiety Report That Their Anxiety Often