Shyness by Philip G. Zimbardo
What It Is, What to Do About It
This accessible, research-informed book examines shyness as a common, often misunderstood temperament that can disrupt relationships, work and self-esteem; it traces psychological and social causes, distinguishes shyness from related traits, and uses case examples and studies to show how avoidance and negative self-beliefs maintain the problem. The author reviews physiological and situational contributors and offers practical, clinically grounded strategies—such as social skills training, graduated exposure, cognitive restructuring and group approaches—to help people reduce fear, build confidence and improve everyday social functioning.
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- 1977
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- American
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- English
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