Further Examples of Safety Behavors in Social Anxiety Disorder

Counterproductive Nature of Safety Behaviors in Social Anxiety Disorder

An individual who experiences intense fear of being judged in social settings must attend a mandatory team meeting. During the meeting, they spend the entire time mentally rehearsing the single sentence they plan to say if called upon, to ensure it sounds perfect. This action is best described as a safety behavior because it is:

Analyzing Behavior in a Social Setting