Janet Says Before Her Speech, "I Always Screw Up in Situations

question 43

Multiple Choice

Janet says before her speech, "I always screw up in situations like this." What unstated assumption can we make about Janet?

• A) She has fallen into the fallacy of approval.
• B) She is engaged in irrational thinking.
• C) She has fallen into the fallacy of perfection.
• D) She is engaged in facilitative speech anxiety.

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Definitions:

Attachment

refers to the emotional bond that forms between individuals, critically shaping interpersonal relationships and emotional development.

Avoidant Attachment

An attachment style characterized by a desire to remain independent and self-sufficient, often avoiding close emotional ties.

Intermittent Punishment

A disciplinary strategy where punishments are not consistently applied after each instance of undesirable behavior, which can lead to variable effects on behavior modification.

Emotional Arousal

The condition of feeling stirred up emotionally, which can involve physiological changes like increased heart rate.