Which of the Following Is One of the Unrealistic Beliefs

question 132

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is one of the unrealistic beliefs that tends to maintain shyness?

• A) "If someone does not like you right away, they really don't like you and never will."
• B) "Other shy people intentionally seek out shy people."
• C) "Shyness is actually considered attractive by others."
• D) "Even people who are very socially skillful are never successful 100 percent of the time."

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Definitions:

Impulse Gratification

The act of seeking immediate pleasure or fulfillment without regard for the longer-term consequences.

Depleting Self-Control

The concept that self-control is a finite resource that diminishes with use, leading to decreased ability to resist temptation or persist in challenging tasks.

Adaptation-Level Phenomenon

The tendency of humans to quickly adapt to a new situation or environment, making it the new normal.

Biofeedback

A technique that teaches individuals to control physiological processes such as heart rate, using monitoring devices to provide information on bodily functions.