Temperamental contributions to state expressions of shyness in children

Temperamental shyness and sociability are conceptually and empirically distinct constructs that correspond to social avoidance and approach motivations, respectively. Accordingly, individuals with relatively high co-occurring levels of temperamental shyness and sociability are thought to experience an approach-avoidance motivational conflict. We examined the interactive influence of temperamental shyness and sociability on state expressions of …