Mark often goes to great lengths to avoid situations in which he might look foolish and embarrass himself. He won't try out for the school play and avoids speaking in front of groups whenever possible. A psychologist might identify Mark as suffering from
A) loneliness.
B) low self-esteem.
C) poor social skills.
D) poor cognitive development.

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Mark's behavior suggests that he lacks confidence in himself and fears being evaluated negatively by others, which is consistent with low self-esteem. The other answer choices (loneliness, poor social skills, poor cognitive development) do not align with the description provided in the scenario.

Mark Often Goes to Great Lengths to Avoid Situations in Which