After He Finished His Speech, Henri's Classmate Told Him That

question 17

Multiple Choice

After he finished his speech, Henri's classmate told him that he didn't appear nervous at all-while Henri had been sure the audience could see his hands shaking. Henri's experience illustrates the _____.

• A) illusion of transparency
• B) importance of audience adaptation
• C) debilitation of anxiety
• D) application of habituation

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

A psychological condition in which individuals feel powerless to change their situation after experiencing persistent failure or hardship.

Constructivist

Pertains to a learning or therapeutic approach based on the idea that humans construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world, through experiencing things and reflecting on those experiences.

Ecological

The term ecological pertains to the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment, emphasizing the interconnectedness and impact of these relationships.

Person-centered

An approach in psychology and counseling that emphasizes the importance of understanding individuals from their own perspective and valuing their autonomy and self-determination.