Asked by Brittany Barnekoff on Sep 24, 2024
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In helping to encourage readers to overcome fear of rejection and to convey interest in an attractive person,the authors of Chapter 15 ("Personal Relationships") reviewed the study by Vorauer and Ratner (1996) .In that study,participants had to imagine meeting an attractive person and having the interaction end with neither of them communicating interest in seeing the other again.Participants explained the failure to communicate interest by blaming
A) both their own inaction and the other person's inaction on a lack of interest
B) both their own inaction and the other person's inaction on a fear of rejection
C) their own inaction on a lack of interest and the other person's inaction on a fear of rejection
D) their own inaction on a fear of rejection and the other person's inaction on a lack of interest
Fear Of Rejection
The anxiety and apprehension experienced over being rejected by others, which can affect social interactions and person’s sense of belonging.
Attractive Person
An individual who is considered physically pleasing or beautiful by societal standards, often influencing social perceptions and interactions.
- Evaluate strategies for overcoming fear of rejection in expressing interest.
Verified Answer
BG
Becca Garciaabout 20 hours ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The study found that participants typically blamed their own inaction on a fear of rejection, while attributing the other person's inaction to a lack of interest. This shows that individuals are often hesitant to express their own interest in someone due to fear of rejection, but assume that the other person's lack of interest is the reason for their inaction.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate strategies for overcoming fear of rejection in expressing interest.
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