Asked by Manoucheka Bastien on Sep 23, 2024

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According to SPT,a person experiences social anxiety only if they really want to make a particular impression.

Social Anxiety

Social anxiety is the fear of social situations that involve interaction with other people, leading to self-consciousness and fear of being negatively judged or evaluated.

Self-Presentation Theory (SPT)

A psychological theory suggesting individuals choose their behavior based on how they wish to be perceived by others.

  • Understand the significance of self-presentation and self-efficacy in the context of social anxiety.
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Srinivas Chowdari4 days ago
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False
Explanation :
Social Penetration Theory (SPT) primarily explains how relational closeness develops through self-disclosure, rather than focusing specifically on the conditions under which social anxiety occurs. Social anxiety can arise from various factors, not solely from the desire to make a particular impression.