Exam 13: Behaviour in a Social Context

Stacey tends to worry a lot.She is frequently thinking about how other people may think less of her or may do things that will embarrass or humiliate her.These thoughts serve to keep Stacey anxious a great deal of the time and best demonstrate the ____________ component of anxiety.

Bob is depressed and because of his depressed mood,Bob's friends,who usually enjoying spending time with him,start to avoid him because they find that they feel somewhat depressed and anxious when they are with him.Because of this loss of social contact,Bob's depressive symptoms begin to worsen.This example is most consistent with: