Alison Becomes Very Anxious When She Has to Give a Speech

question 16

Multiple Choice

Alison becomes very anxious when she has to give a speech in front of an audience. Advocates of evolutionary personality theory might call Alison's problem an example of anxiety caused by

• A) conditioning.
• B) an inherited temperament.
• C) a fear of social exclusion.
• D) a fear of novel situations.

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Definitions:

Developmental Path

The sequence and pattern of growth or change that occur throughout the life span of individuals, from birth to death.

Self-Esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth, encompassing beliefs about oneself as well as emotional states, such as triumph, despair, pride, and shame.

Cognitive Development

The construction of thought processes, including remembering, problem-solving, and decision-making, from childhood through adolescence to adulthood.

Middle Childhood

A developmental stage that typically covers the period from 6 to 12 years of age, encompassing significant growth in cognitive, social, and physical areas.