Rapee and Heimberg (1997)theorize that perfectionism and an attentional focus on perceived criticism combines with ________ to produce social anxiety disorder.

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Rapee and Heimberg suggest that individuals with social anxiety disorder have an attentional bias towards perceived criticism, and this is coupled with high levels of public self-consciousness (i.e. being overly concerned with how one is perceived by others), and perfectionism. The combination of these factors can lead to excessive worry and fear of negative evaluation, which characterizes social anxiety disorder. Therefore, the correct answer is B (public self-consciousness).

Rapee and Heimberg (1997)theorize That Perfectionism and an Attentional Focus