Define social anxiety. Provide an example of a time when you experienced social anxiety. Why did you feel this way?

What will be an ideal response?


Students responses may vary. Correct responses will include:
? A feeling of apprehension in any social setting in which an individual meet another for the first time.

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Conversational narcissism can be a personality trait or a temporary style

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Casey heard that the people who work at a nearby clothing store are unfriendly and rude. When Casey went there to shop the staff was polite, but he acted in a less than friendly manner. Why?

a. Casey communicated in a manner that facilitated his assumptions and expectations. b. Casey imitated the communication behavior of the people at the clothing store. c. Casey communicated in a manner that reflected contextual cues. d. Casey was right about his perceptions of the people who worked at the nearby clothing store. e. None of the above

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In the ________ of interpersonal communication, self-disclosure increases as parties begin to reduce their uncertainty about one another.

A. exit phase B. primary phase C. initial phase D. personal phase

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The final step in the motivated sequence organizational plan is _____

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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