Regarding the Shy Personality, Which of the Following Statements Is

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Multiple Choice

Regarding the shy personality, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Shy people tend to be wrapped up in their own feelings and thoughts.
• B) Shyness is linked with public self-consciousness.
• C) Shy people's social anxiety leads to awkwardness and inhibition.
• D) The shy person's anxiety often causes her or him to misperceive others in social situations.

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