Question 1

Regarding shyness,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Shy persons almost always blame themselves when a social encounter does not go well.
B)Shy persons often lack social skills.
C)Shy people show a great deal of private self-consciousness.
D)Fears of rejection are more frequent or intense for shy persons.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Regarding shyness,which of the following statements is...

Question 2

Which of the following is one of the unrealistic beliefs that tends to maintain shyness?
A)"If someone does not like me right away,they really don't like me and never will."
B)"Other shy people intentionally seek out shy people."
C)"Shyness is actually considered attractive by others."
D)"Even people who are very socially skillful are never successful 100 percent of the time."

Accepted Answer

This belief is unrealistic because it is unlikely that someone would make a definitive judgment about another person's likability after just one interaction. Additionally, people's feelings and opinions can change over time, so just because someone may not have liked someone else initially does not mean that they will never like them. This belief can lead shy individuals to avoid social situations altogether or give up quickly if they feel like they are not immediately liked, which can perpetuate their shyness.

Question 3

Which of the following is one of the unrealistic beliefs that tends to maintain shyness?
A)"If I wait around long enough at a social gathering,something will happen."
B)"Shyness is actually considered attractive by others."
C)"Even people who are very socially skillful are never successful 100 percent of the time,so I shouldn't get so upset when an encounter goes badly."
D)"If someone doesn't like me right away,I shouldn't worry because liking takes time."

Accepted Answer

The belief that something will magically happen if one waits around long enough at a social gathering is unrealistic and can keep a shy person from taking action to socialize or engage with others.

Question 4

Which is NOT characteristic of non-shy people?
A)Non-shy people have higher self-esteem than shy people do.
B)Non-shy people take the blame for social failures.
C)Non-shy people believe that external situations cause their occasional feelings of shyness.
D)Non-shy people take credit for their social successes.

Accepted Answer

Non-shy people typically do not take the blame for social failures; they are more likely to attribute failures to external factors rather than internalizing them.

Question 5

The unrealistic or self-defeating beliefs that tend to maintain shyness include which of the following?
A)"People who are popular are just lucky when it comes to being invited to social events or asked out."
B)"The odds of meeting someone interested in socializing are always the same,no matter where I am."
C)"Wait around long enough at social gatherings,and someone will come up and start a conversation with me."
D)All of these are unrealistic beliefs that maintain shyness.

Accepted Answer

All of the choices are unrealistic beliefs that tend to maintain shyness. Option A implies that social success is purely based on luck and not social skills, while option B suggests that any social situation has the same likelihood of success regardless of factors such as location or timing. Option C assumes that someone else will always initiate social interaction, rather than taking responsibility for one's own social engagement. Therefore, all of these beliefs can perpetuate shyness by preventing the individual from taking proactive steps to improve their social skills and engage with others.

Question 6

The acute awareness of oneself as a social object is referred to as
A)private self-consciousness.
B)public self-consciousness.
C)generalized anxiety.
D)a social phobia.

Accepted Answer

Public self-consciousness refers to the acute awareness of oneself as a social object, constantly monitoring and adjusting to the expectations and reactions of others. Private self-consciousness, on the other hand, refers to a person's tendency to introspect and examine their inner thoughts and feelings. Generalized anxiety and social phobia are both anxiety disorders and are distinct from self-consciousness.

Question 7

Which of the following is one of the unrealistic beliefs that tends to maintain shyness?
A)"I can't wait until I'm completely relaxed or comfortable before taking a social risk."
B)"The odds of meeting someone interested in socializing are always the same,no matter where I am."
C)"I may think other people are harshly evaluating me,but actually I'm being too hard on myself."
D)"Even people who are very socially skillful are never successful 100 percent of the time."

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is one of...

Question 8

Shy individuals tend to
A)be unnecessarily self-critical in social situations.
B)blame circumstances for social failures.
C)give themselves credit for social successes.
D)do all of these.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Shy individuals tend to
A)be unnecessarily self-critical in...

Question 9

According to Cheek and Buss,shyness is linked to
A)private self-consciousness.
B)public self-consciousness.
C)having an inflated ego.
D)all of these.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Cheek and Buss,shyness is linked...

Question 10

Shyness is often triggered by all of the following EXCEPT
A)informal settings.
B)being the focus of attention.
C)being noticeably different from others.
D)meeting someone of higher status.

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The answer of Shyness is often triggered by all of...

Question 11

In social situations,Sean expects to be rejected during social encounters,blames himself for social failures,and never takes credit for his social successes.Which of the following would NOT describe Sean?
A)Sean is high in private self-consciousness.
B)Sean has low self-esteem.
C)Sean has a self-defeating bias.
D)Sean has social anxiety and intense evaluation fears.

Accepted Answer

Private self-consciousness refers to an individual's tendency to focus on their internal thoughts and emotions. While Sean may have low self-esteem, a self-defeating bias, and social anxiety/intense evaluation fears, there is no indication that he is high in private self-consciousness.

Question 12

Persons who rate high in public self-consciousness exhibit all of the following EXCEPT
A)being intensely concerned about what others think of them.
B)focusing their attention on their inner feelings,thoughts,and fantasies.
C)worrying about saying the wrong thing or appearing foolish.
D)being outright fearful during social encounters,which leads to awkwardness and inhibition.

Accepted Answer

Persons who rate high in public self-consciousness focus on external factors such as their appearance and the perceptions of others, rather than on their inner feelings, thoughts, and fantasies.

Question 13

Shy people tend to
A)be preoccupied with their inner feelings and thoughts,disregarding what others think about them.
B)blame themselves for their social failures.
C)give themselves credit for social successes.
D)do all of these.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Shy people tend to
A)be preoccupied with their...

Question 14

Focusing attention on one's inner feelings,thoughts,and fantasies is known as
A)private self-consciousness.
B)public self-consciousness.
C)having an inflated ego.
D)a narcissistic personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

Private self-consciousness involves a focus on one's inner experiences, such as emotions, thoughts, and fantasies, and is characterized by introspection and self-reflection. Public self-consciousness, on the other hand, involves a focus on how others perceive us and is characterized by a concern for one's public image. Having an inflated ego and narcissistic personality disorder are associated with excessive self-love and a grandiose sense of self-importance, rather than a focus on inner experiences.

Question 15

In social situations,Patrick takes credit for his social successes and recognizes that social failures are often due to circumstances.Patrick would be best described as
A)being high in public self-consciousness.
B)having low self-esteem.
C)being shy.
D)being non-shy.

Accepted Answer

Patrick's behavior suggests that he is not shy and is able to take credit for his successes, indicating a level of confidence in his social abilities. He also recognizes that social failures are often due to circumstances beyond his control, suggesting a realistic perspective on social interactions. These characteristics are consistent with being non-shy.

Question 16

Abigail is intensely concerned about what others think of her.She worries that she may say the wrong thing or appear foolish.Abigail is exhibiting
A)self-centeredness.
B)private self-consciousness.
C)public self-consciousness.
D)all of these.

Accepted Answer

Abigail is exhibiting a high level of concern for how others perceive her, which is a characteristic of public self-consciousness. Private self-consciousness is more focused on one's internal thoughts and emotions, and self-centeredness is a general preoccupation with oneself, rather than specifically with others' opinions.

Question 17

Shyness is most often triggered by which type of social situations?
A)small group
B)large group
C)novel or unfamiliar
D)informal

Accepted Answer

Shyness is most often triggered by novel or unfamiliar social situations, which can make the shy individual feel uncertain and uneasy. Being in a small or large group, or in an informal social setting may also trigger shyness, but it ultimately depends on the individual's personal comfort level and past experiences.

Question 18

Regarding the shy personality,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Shy people tend to be wrapped up in their own feelings and thoughts.
B)Shyness is linked with public self-consciousness.
C)Shy people's social anxiety leads to awkwardness and inhibition.
D)The shy person's anxiety often causes her or him to misperceive others in social situations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Regarding the shy personality,which of the following...

Question 19

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.

Accepted Answer

Shy people may blame themselves for social failures rather than circumstances. This is known as self-blame, which is a common characteristic of shyness.

Question 20

Debbie will readily carry on conversations with her family and close friends,but she becomes shy and awkward whenever she meets a stranger.Debbie's reaction is best explained by
A)a situational cause of shyness.
B)private self-consciousness.
C)a lack of social skills.
D)Debbie being wrapped up in her own feelings and thoughts.

Accepted Answer

Debbie's shyness appears to be situational, meaning that it is triggered by certain situations or environments, such as meeting strangers. This suggests that her shyness may be situational rather than a result of other factors like social skills or private self-consciousness.

Quiz 54: Psychology in Action: Understanding Shyness

Regarding shyness,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following is one of the unrealistic beliefs that tends to maintain shyness?

Which of the following is one of the unrealistic beliefs that tends to maintain shyness?

Which is NOT characteristic of non-shy people?

The unrealistic or self-defeating beliefs that tend to maintain shyness include which of the following?

The acute awareness of oneself as a social object is referred to as

Which of the following is one of the unrealistic beliefs that tends to maintain shyness?

Shy individuals tend to

According to Cheek and Buss,shyness is linked to

Shyness is often triggered by all of the following EXCEPT

In social situations,Sean expects to be rejected during social encounters,blames himself for social failures,and never takes credit for his social successes.Which of the following would NOT describe Sean?

Persons who rate high in public self-consciousness exhibit all of the following EXCEPT

Shy people tend to

Focusing attention on one's inner feelings,thoughts,and fantasies is known as

In social situations,Patrick takes credit for his social successes and recognizes that social failures are often due to circumstances.Patrick would be best described as

Abigail is intensely concerned about what others think of her.She worries that she may say the wrong thing or appear foolish.Abigail is exhibiting

Shyness is most often triggered by which type of social situations?

Regarding the shy personality,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding shyness,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Debbie will readily carry on conversations with her family and close friends,but she becomes shy and awkward whenever she meets a stranger.Debbie's reaction is best explained by