Shyness What It Is, What To Do About It
by Zimbardo, Philip G.Edition: Revised
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1990-01-22
Publisher(s): Balance
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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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