Shyness What It Is, What To Do About It

by Zimbardo, Philip G.

• ISBN13: 9780201550184
• ISBN10: 0201550180
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1990-01-22
• Publisher: Balance

Summary

Psychology

Author Biography

Philip G. Zimbardo is Professor of Psychology at Stanford University, having earned his Ph.D. at Yale. He founded the Stanford Shyness Clinic to develop ways of overcoming the problems of shyness. His research on shyness, vandalism, and imprisonment is cited around the world, and the American Psychological Foundation has honored him for his teaching and writing. Dr. Zimbardo is also creator and host of the PBS television series Discovering Psychology.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. v
Introduction	p. 1
What It Is	p. 7
Understanding Shyness	p. 9
The Personal World of the Shy	p. 23
Why Shy?	p. 39
Parents, Teachers, and Shy Children	p. 57
From Sad to Bad to Slightly Mad	p. 99
What to Do about It	p. 117
Understanding Yourself	p. 121
Understanding Your Shyness	p. 133
Building Your Self-Esteem	p. 151
Developing Your Social Skills	p. 167
Helping Others Overcome Their Shyness	p. 187
Preventing Shyness in Society	p. 207
Notes	p. 223
General References	p. 235
Specialized References	p. 237
Index	p. 251
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