To Reduce Anxiety in Social Situations, All of the Following

question 103

Multiple Choice

To reduce anxiety in social situations, all of the following are appropriate strategies, EXCEPT:

• A) be an active listener.
• B) practice realistic self-talk.
• C) refocus your attention away from the stress reaction.
• D) avoid frequent eye contact.

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Definitions:

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, used to enforce rules or correct undesired actions.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique in behavior management that involves rewarding desired behaviors to increase the likelihood of their recurrence.

Negative Reinforcement

Negative reinforcement is a behavior modification technique that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to encourage a desired behavior.

Contingent Reinforcement

A strategy in behavior management that involves the delivery of rewards or consequences that are dependent on the performance of the targeted behavior.