Shyness: What it is, What to Do about it

Shyness: What it is, What to Do about it

by PhilipG.Zimbardo (Author)

Synopsis

Dr. Philip G. Zimbardo's ground-breaking studies have found that there are more than 84 million shy people in America today, including such secretly shy celebrities as Carol Burnett, Barbara Walters, and Johnny Carson. In this best-selling book, Dr. Zimbardo analyzes shyness with a personal understanding of the emotions involved. He then presents advice, exercises, and encouragement to help shy people strengthen their social skills and their self-confidence. If you're troubled by shyness, or love someone who is, reading Shyness can open new worlds.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 276
Edition: Reissue
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
Published: 22 Jan 1990

ISBN 10: 0201550180
ISBN 13: 9780201550184

Author Bio
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 honoured him for his teaching and writing. Dr. Zimbardo is also creator and host of the PBS television series Discovering Psychology.