A person with social phobia can perform a particular task when alone but not in front of an audience; according to Barlow's model of anxious apprehension, this is due to
a. misinterpreting the audience as hostile.
b. insufficient practice of the task.
c. the distraction of self-focused attention.
d. poor interpersonal skills.
Answer: c.
Psychology
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