Almost everyone feels anxious in at least some social situations, but the major difference between shy and not-shy individuals is that
a. they label this anxiety differently.
b. shy persons believe that external situations cause their feelings of shyness.
c. not-shy persons believe that social anxiety is a lasting personality trait.
d. shy persons are wrapped up in their private self-consciousness.
ANSWER: a
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