"The Reason You Are Afraid to Talk in Public Is

question 173

Multiple Choice

"The reason you are afraid to talk in public is because you believe that everyone must love and approve of you." This statement might be made by a therapist practicing:

• A) modeling.
• B) rational-emotive therapy.
• C) classical conditioning.
• D) exposure and response prevention.

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Definitions:

Pessimistic

Having a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen; a lack of hope or confidence in the future.

Egocentrically Introverted

A personality trait characterized by a focus on one's own thoughts and feelings rather than on external stimuli or the perspectives of others.

Disinhibition

The reduction of restraint or inhibition which can lead to an increase in spontaneous or impulsive behaviors, often seen in social or psychological contexts.

Repetitive Experiences

Encounters or events that occur repeatedly over time, potentially impacting an individual's learning, behavior, or psychological state.