Aiden Has Always Been a Bit Shy and Self-Doubting

question 64

Multiple Choice

Aiden has always been a bit shy and self-doubting. He tries to start a conversation with the attractive young woman sitting next to him in the physics lecture hall, but she turns the other way and talks only with her friend. Which of the following thoughts is most likely to be running through Aiden's mind?

• A)"She must be busy; I'll try again another time."
• B)"Nobody likes me; nobody will ever like me."
• C)"I may not be good at small talk but I'm very good at physics."
• D)"It's her loss."

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Definitions:

Psychological Processes

The internal mental mechanisms and operations that influence and govern human behavior and emotions.

Composite

Consisting of various distinct parts or elements grouped together to form a whole.

Personality

The unique combination of characteristics, behaviors, and emotional patterns that define an individual's distinctive nature.

Internal Locus

Refers to the belief that one has control over the events in their life through their own efforts, decisions, and actions.