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The Role of Social Judgment in Fear of Failure
The fear of failure is not primarily about the failure itself, but about the judgments and perceptions of others. Failing in private has little impact, but failing in front of an audience can lead to embarrassment and shame due to societal evaluations. This fear extends to feeling shame even when falsely accused, as negative perceptions by others are the true trigger of shame, not personal evaluation.