PSYC1024 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Video Feedback, Reinforcement, Exposure Therapy
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It is a persistent fear of negative evaluation by others in social or performance settings. When a person has problematic social anxiety, it is associated with significant impairm functioning. Social situations are either avoided or experienced with great discomfort. Very common fears include public speaking, speaking up in meetings or in classrooms meeting new people. Cognitive symptoms of social anxiety include certain core beliefs and dysfunctional tho. It is typical for individuals experiencing social anxiety to have excessive levels of fear b. The standard of social evaluation is much higher in people experiencing social anxiety. I think people are always watching me and expecting me to the right thing. If i don"t do the right thing 100% of the time people won"t like me or will think i am. The reality is that most people are in their own world. One of the hallmarks of social anxiety is avoidance and safety behaviours.