THE MEANING OF “SOCIAL THREAT” IN SOCIAL ANXIETY

In social psychology, a social threat is a cue or a stimulus that is viewed or perceived as a threat to one’s social image. For example, a frown could be perceived as a sign of disapproval or potential rejection. These signs are interpreted as having a socially catastrophic meaning, and as a a result someone […]

SOCIAL PHOBIA AND ANXIETY INVENTORY FOR CHILDREN (SPAI-C)

Below is a sample of a questionnaire used to evaluate the degree of social anxiety in children. The original SPAI-C consists of 26 questions that focus on social phobia and social anxiety. The following, however, is a shorter version that focuses solely on social anxiety. INSTRUCTIONS Please indicate how nervous or scared you feel in […]

SELF-CONSTRUAL SCALE

What type of person are you in a social setting? Do you prefer to be autonomous or collaborative? Find out here. INSTRUCTIONS: This is a questionnaire that measures a variety of feelings and behaviors in various situations. Listed below are a number of statements. Read each one as if it referred to you. Circle the […]