Wally is facing an important test and expects to do poorly. He is so anxious that he cannot concentrate or study effectively, but he figures that since he's going to do badly anyway, he shouldn't bother studying. This reasoning is an indication of Wally's __________.
A. self-esteem
B. self-concept
C. social reality
D. social comparison
Answer: A
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A. When test responses are depend on recent events. B. When test questions are vague. C. When test responses do not reflect the hypothetical constructs being measured. D. When similar test responses cannot be obtained in a second testing.
Which of the following would be a productive belief to help reduce shyness?
a. "The odds of meeting someone interested in socializing are always the same, no matter where you are.". b. "Other shy people intentionally seek out shy people.". c. "People who are popular are just lucky when it comes to being invited to social events or asked out.". d. "I may think other people are harshly evaluating me, but actually I'm being too hard on myself.".