The Powerful Reward of Immediate Relief from Anxiety Keeps Self-Defeating

question 501

Essay

The powerful reward of immediate relief from anxiety keeps self-defeating avoidance behaviors alive, according to the __________ hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Stereotypes of Outgroups

Stereotypes of outgroups involve oversimplified and generalized beliefs about a group of people outside one's own, often leading to prejudice.

Self-Censorship

The act of withholding one's opinions or restraining oneself from speaking out due to fear of criticism, rejection, or punishment.

Stages in the Life of a Group

Describes the different phases a group goes through from formation to dissolution, including forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning.

Forming

The initial stage of team development where members meet and begin to understand their tasks and how they will work together.