I do not like talking to random people in public. It causes me anxiety.
Well it could be a case of social anxiety! nervousness un social situations! no big deal
I am comfortable out in public but do not like random conversation with unknown people.
shyness) at some point in their lives. Half of the individuals with any social fears meet criteria for social anxiety disorder. The function of social anxiety is to increase arousal and attention to social interactions, inhibit unwanted social behavior, and motivate preparation for future social situations.
Stages.
Stages Child development.
Some feelings of anxiety in social situations are normal and necessary for effective social functioning and developmental growth. Cognitive advances and increased pressures in late childhood and early adolescence result in repeated social anxiety. Adolescents have identified their
points: Very characteristic of me
- 4 points: Extremely characteristic of me
The point values of the chosen answer choices are then summed to produce a total measure score.
Sample items include "I worry about not knowing what to say in social situations" or "I am tense mixing in a group".
Clinical use.
The SIAS measures social interaction anxiety, which refers to distress when meeting and talking with other people, whether they be friends, members of the opposite sex, or strangers.