evaluation apprehension

Evaluation apprehension is the concern or anxiety people feel when they are worried about being judged or evaluated by others. This fear can influence how they perform tasks, often leading them to act more cautiously or hesitantly, especially in situations like public speaking or exams. The belief that one's performance is being scrutinized can heighten stress and impact confidence, sometimes enhancing effort, but other times causing anxiety that hinders optimal performance. Essentially, it’s the mental state of feeling nervous about others’ opinions during a task.