Chapter
Shyness and the Electrical Activity of the Brain: On the Interplay between Theory and Method
Abstract
The understanding of phenomena in any scientific field is dependent upon the interplay between theory and method. Over the last several decades, there have been significant theoretical and methodological advances in the field of neuroscience that informs personality science. In this chapter, we focus on how theoretical and methodological advances have contributed to our understanding of shyness and social withdrawal in particular. We describe a …
Authors
Schmidt LA; Miskovic V
Book title
Handbook of Solitude Psychological Perspectives on Social Isolation Social Withdrawal and Being Alone
Pagination
pp. 51-70
Publication Date
January 1, 2013