Below is an example of negative "self-talk" that can set the shy person up for failure in social situations:

a. "I'd better try something new, because it doesn't matter if I look like a fool.".
b. "If people only knew what I was like they would really like me.".
c. "I have nothing to fear by trying to approach a person I'd like to get to know.".
d. "Others constantly evaluate and judge me, and I'm sure I won't measure up to what they expect.".


D

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Which statement about broad research questions is correct?

A. They should be selected and stated quickly so that the researcher can move on to collecting data. B. Selecting and stating them well is a time-consuming task but important activity. C. They can always be selected and stated later, after the data have been collected. D. Selecting them is far less important than selecting which research hypotheses will be examined.

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In which year was mindfulness introduced through the publishing of a research study?

a. 1972 b. 1982 c. 2002 d. 1952

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Being aware of the privileges granted to members of the dominant group will not help you understand the experiences of both the dominant group and minority groups, since the privileges are irrelevant to the individual

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The term “charitable choice” relates to

a. Dissemination of the welfare grant. b. The tax deduction for giving to charity. c. The contracting out of social services through community-based religious organizations. d. The attempt to get welfare recipients to marry.

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