Understanding and Overcoming Social Anxiety

What is a common symptom of social anxiety?

• An overwhelming fear of being in social settings

• A lack of interest in social interactions

• A desire to be the center of attention

• Feeling overly confident in social settings

How many people in the United States are estimated to experience social anxiety?

• 20 million

• 15 million

• 10 million

• 5 million

What is the 'spotlight effect' in the context of social anxiety?

• The fear of speaking in public

• The tendency to avoid social gatherings

• The desire to be alone

• The belief that everyone is focused on you

What can help reduce the impact of the spotlight effect?

• Ignoring social situations completely

• Trying to be the center of attention

• Realizing that most people are focused on their own activities

• Avoiding all social interactions

What often fuels social anxiety according to the video?

• Excessive socializing

• Lack of social skills

• Negative monologue in your head

• Positive self-talk

How can one challenge negative thoughts related to social anxiety?

• By assuming the worst will happen

• By asking if the worry is based on facts or assumptions

• By avoiding all social situations

• By ignoring the thoughts completely

What is a realistic approach to managing expectations in social situations?

• Having no expectations at all

• Being realistic and living in the moment

• Expecting everything to go perfectly

• Avoiding social situations to prevent disappointment

What is a key to overcoming social anxiety according to the video?

• Avoiding all social interactions

• Building self-confidence and valuing oneself

• Trying to please everyone

• Ignoring social situations

How should one handle social mistakes to reduce anxiety?

• By overanalyzing the mistakes

• By avoiding social situations

• By laughing them off and valuing oneself

• By blaming others for the mistakes

What is the ultimate goal of overcoming social anxiety as mentioned in the video?

• To never make mistakes in social settings

• To become the most popular person

• To avoid all social interactions

• To live a more empowered and social life