The Social Anxiety That Makes It Difficult for Some People

question 141

Multiple Choice

The social anxiety that makes it difficult for some people to say no to the requests of others seems to be linked to ______.

• A) what they are thinking at the time the request is made
• B) their level of emotional arousal at the time the request is made
• C) their socioeconomic status
• D) unresolved early childhood conflicts

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Definitions:

Postmodernism

An intellectual stance or mode of discourse defined by an attitude of skepticism towards what it describes as the grand narratives and ideologies of modernism, emphasizing plurality, ambiguity, and diversity.

Common Culture

Refers to the shared set of beliefs, values, customs, and practices that characterizes a group or society.

Societal Values

The principles and beliefs that are held in high esteem by a society or community, guiding behavior and judgment.

Postmodernity

A cultural, intellectual, or artistic state lacking a clear central hierarchy or end-point, often associated with skepticism of grand narratives and ideologies.