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social anxiety  

Definition

  • Social anxiety is a fear of being evaluated negatively, embarrassed, or judged by others. It is a construct that overlaps significantly with the personality trait of shyness. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Social Anxiety]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-NRFQ3BMB-1

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