Regarding shyness, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Shy people have lower self-esteem than non-shy people.
B) Shy people tend to blame circumstances for their social failures.
C) People's shyness is often maintained by several unrealistic or self-defeating beliefs.
D) Shy people expect to be rejected in social encounters.

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Shy people actually tend to blame themselves rather than circumstances for their social failures. This is due to their unrealistically high expectations for social interactions, leading to feelings of disappointment and self-blame when those expectations are not met.

Regarding Shyness, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE