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Bernardo J. Carducci,Susan Golant

Shyness

Shy Facts

Shy children are not destined to be shy adults.

Shyness does not equal low self-esteem.

Shyness is not a “disease,” personality deficit, or character flaw.

Humans aren't the only species to experience shyness. Scientists have been studying shy cattle aswell as shy cats, shy fish, and shy dogs.

Some of the world's most famous, richest, smartest and bravest people are shy.
425 printed pages
Original publication
2009
Publication year
2009
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  • Juan Arenashas quoted6 years ago
    people have more introverted tendencies, so their energy is directed away from others and toward themselves in isolation. But they are rarely completely introverted because, like everyone else, they also feel motivated to be part of the social world.

    The Dilemma of Shyness

    Darwin, Freud, and Jung were all trying to resolve the basic dilemma of shyness: Why is it that certain people yearn to be with others yet cannot do so? After years of research, I have found their explanations fascinating but limited. Shyness, rather than being the result of shame, narcissism, or introversion, seems to have three
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