The Shy Child.

Honig, Alice Sterling

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ERIC Number: EJ358395

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Publication Date: 1987

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The Shy Child.

Honig, Alice Sterling

Young Children, v42 n4 p54-64 May 1987

To further practitioners' understanding of shyness, this review of research discusses (1) origins of shyness, (2) cognition and shyness, (3) situational factors affecting shy behavior, (4) social difficulties of shy children, (5) shyness and sex differences, (6) persistence of shyness, and (7) ways for caregivers to help the shy child. (RH)

Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Cognitive Ability, Genetics, Guidelines, Interpersonal Competence, Intervention, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Self Concept, Sex Differences, Teacher Role

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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