A Woman Shows No Interest in Socializing with Other People

question 50

Multiple Choice

A woman shows no interest in socializing with other people. How might a behaviorist explain this behavior?

• A) The woman does not believe that she can interact effectively with other people.
• B) The woman has not been reinforced enough for engaging in social behavior or she has been reinforced for keeping to herself.
• C) The woman experiences anxiety in social situations and uses her asocial style as a defense against this anxiety.
• D) The woman is either high in social anxiety or low in sociability.

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Definitions:

Self-esteem

The subjective assessment of one's own worth or value.

Narcissism

A personality trait characterized by excessive self-love or self-centeredness.

Implicit Attitudes

Refer to the subconscious beliefs or feelings we have about people or objects which influence our behavior and understanding without our conscious awareness.

Explicit Attitudes

Attitudes that a person is consciously aware of and can report or express directly.