Tag: social phobia
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DO SAFETY BEHAVIORS IN SOCIAL ANXIETY SABOTAGE EXPOSURE THERAPY?
In the mid-90s, a study highlighted the nuances of exposure therapy in the context of social phobia, shedding light on the concept of “safety behaviors.” These behaviors act as crutches, allowing individuals to engage in exposure while mitigating excessive anxiety. Take, for instance, someone with a fear of conversing with strangers; they might opt to…
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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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IS A CHILD’S SILENCE DURING SOCIAL SITUATIONS A SIGN OF SOCIAL ANXIETY?
Selective mutism (SM) refers to the child’s and/or adolescents’ persistent inability to speak in certain social situations, even though they are perfectly able to speak and understand language. SM has been linked to an extreme form of social anxiety, and thus it is proposed that anxiety could be a contributing factor in the etiology (i.e.,…
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IS EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE RELEVANT IN SOCIAL PHOBIA?
The interpersonal and intrapersonal domains of emotional intelligence are relevant factors in understanding social phobia.
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IS TKS THE SAME AS SOCIAL ANXIETY?
Taijin kyofusho (TKS) is a social phobia syndrome found only in Japan and Korea. Examining the characteristics of TKS suggest a link with social interaction anxiety.
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IS SOCIAL ANXIETY CONTAGIOUS?
Individuals with social anxiety can transfer their anxiety and negative thoughts onto the person with whom they are interacting.
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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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LOSS OF REAL-LIFE COMMUNICATION
Today’s technologies have taken away our natural means of communication, turning us into poor communicators.