All articles tagged with #shyness
A study finds that shyness is linked to reduced spontaneous activity in the cerebellum, with this relationship being partly mediated by the Behavioral Inhibition System, highlighting the neural and motivational factors underlying shy behavior.
A couple seeks advice on how to include their shy 11-year-old step-granddaughter in family activities with their teenage grandsons, who have different interests. The columnist suggests allowing the girl to bring a friend to family dinners and not forcing her to participate in activities she doesn't enjoy. The columnist emphasizes the importance of expanding the definition of "family" and not expecting an 11-year-old to come up with activities that appeal to older boys.
A new study by researchers at McMaster University in Canada has explored shyness in children, finding that temperamental shyness may be a distinct trait in some, while others experience shyness as an emotional state in specific situations. The research offers insight into children’s social, psychological, and academic adjustment. The findings provide empirical evidence for long-standing ideas first articulated by the late Jerome Kagan several decades ago.
A video demonstrates a useful trick for shy people who want to avoid human interaction in public. By hiding inside a bendy pipe and leaning against a wall, people will think you're an inanimate object and walk right by.