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Why are some kids shy? With Koraly Pérez-Edgar, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

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The Link Between Childhood Shyness and Adult Social Anxiety

This chapter examines the link between childhood shyness and the emergence of social anxiety in later stages of life, highlighting the increased risks for behaviorally inhibited toddlers. It delves into various influencing factors, including biology, culture, and parenting, seeking to uncover ways to reshape these developmental outcomes.

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