Tag: social fears
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THE MEANING OF “SOCIAL THREAT” IN SOCIAL ANXIETY
In social psychology, a social threat is a cue or a stimulus that is viewed or perceived as a threat to one’s social image. For example, a frown could be perceived as a sign of disapproval or potential rejection. These signs are interpreted as having a socially catastrophic meaning, and as a a result someone…
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SOCIAL INTERACTION ANXIETY SCALE (SIAS)
INSTRUCTIONS: For each item, please circle the number to indicate the degree to which you feel the statement is characteristic or true for you. The rating scale is as follows: 0 = Not at all characteristic or true of me. 1 = Slightly characteristic or true of me. 2 = Moderately characteristic or true of…
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QUIZ – DO YOU HAVE SOCIAL FEARS?
INSTRUCTIONS This self-check is mostly focused on fears of being judged negatively by others. It is by no means a tool to diagnose social anxiety, as you may have other symptoms that are related to social anxiety. The information provided here should not be the only information you use to make decisions about your mental…
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DYSFUNCTION OF THE INSULAR CORTEX LINKED WITH SOCIAL ANXIETY
Hyperactivity and volume reduction in the insular cortex is linked to social anxiety disorders.
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IS SOCIAL ANXIETY CONTRIBUTING TO DECREASED FACE-TO-FACE COMMUNICATION?
Adolescents with social anxiety choose to replace face-to-face. communication with socially interactive media
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LOSS OF REAL-LIFE COMMUNICATION
Today’s technologies have taken away our natural means of communication, turning us into poor communicators.