Chapter
Childhood shyness: An exemplar of the interface of cognition and emotion in human development.
Abstract
Shyness reflects fear and an anxious preoccupation with the self in response to real or anticipated social interaction. Inherent in this definition is the idea that the interdependence of cognitive and emotional processes plays a critical role in shyness. This chapter argues that examining the interdependence of cognition and emotion may allow for additional understanding of the development and maintenance of shyness. It examines the …
Authors
Schmidt LA; Hassan R; Kong X; MacGowan TL; Poole KL
Book title
Child development at the intersection of emotion and cognition (2nd ed.).
Pagination
pp. 185-211
Publisher
American Psychological Association (APA)
Publication Date
January 1, 2024
DOI
10.1037/0000406-010