Rejection sensitivity is a personality trait that involves a(n) ____.

A) obsessive tendency to avoid rejecting others
B) complete disinterest in social interactions
C) expectation of being rejected by others
D) complete lack of emotional intelligence

Personality Trait

Enduring patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior that distinguish individuals from one another.

Rejection Sensitivity

A personality disposition characterized by a heightened fear of rejection, leading to heightened vigilance to social cues and potential avoidance of social situations.

Social Interactions

The dynamic, reciprocal interactions between two or more individuals, influencing each other's behavior and social outcomes.