PSYC 332 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Susan Cain, Shyness, Shy Child
29 Apr 2013
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Susan cain who is lawyer highlight the fact western society generally is not welcoming shyness. She had really difficult time because law profession requires something opposite to shyness. Introversion and extroversion are very salient and most research are among the big 5 traits. Highlight not only we are willing to accept shyness, there are a lot of positive adaptive qualities seem to be associated with shyness. More introversion you are, more adaptive to school environment, better decision maker. Conclusion, at a minimum, we should need both extroverts and introverts in working place, school, etc. Extroversion is so idealized in our society so that shyness is not accepted. The difference with shyness is all the items involved in how you feel around people, meeting new people (inhibited, anxious) People do not want to talk on the telephone in public. Do not want eat in public area. Do not want call someone who don"t know very weel.
