Multiple Choice

A college student is invited to a party but declines, stating they are too busy with homework. In reality, the student desperately wants to go but is overwhelmed by the thought of making awkward conversation, being seen as uninteresting, and having others notice their hands shaking. This pattern of avoiding social gatherings due to an intense fear of being scrutinized has caused them to lose several friendships. Which of the following statements best analyzes the core reason for the student's behavior?

0

1

Updated 2025-10-09

Contributors are:

Who are from:

Tags

Interdisciplinary Research

Psychology

Science

Social Science

Empirical Science

OpenStax

Psychology @ OpenStax

Ch.15 Psychological Disorders - Psychology @ OpenStax

Introduction to Psychology @ OpenStax Course

OpenStax Psychology (2nd ed.) Textbook

Analysis in Bloom's Taxonomy

Cognitive Psychology