Self-perception Theory - Another Study On Self-perception Theory

Another Study On Self-perception Theory

Bem used a series of employed self-perception theory to try to reduce anxiety in heterosocially anxious or shy college students. The study conducted by an interaction among members of the opposite sex in order to overcome their shyness by attributing their successful outcomes to themselves and their own behaviour. The results indicate that the treatment is highly effective for both sexes. Also, the effects are fairly permanent and subjects find it enjoyable. Furthermore, the treatment is not a result of the expectancy-of-treatment outcome.

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