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[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] schey, from [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._600-1100.09THE_OLD_ENGLISH.2C_OR_ANGLO-SAXON_PERIOD Old English] scēoh; akin to Old High German sciuhen to [[frighten]] off | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] schey, from [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._600-1100.09THE_OLD_ENGLISH.2C_OR_ANGLO-SAXON_PERIOD Old English] scēoh; akin to Old High German sciuhen to [[frighten]] off | ||
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<center>Lessons on the topic of '''''Shyness''''', follow '''''[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Shyness this link]'''''.</center> | <center>Lessons on the topic of '''''Shyness''''', follow '''''[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Shyness this link]'''''.</center> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | In [[humans]], '''shyness''' (also called diffidence) is a [ | + | In [[humans]], '''shyness''' (also called diffidence) is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_psychology social psychology] term used to describe the [[feeling]] of [[apprehension]], lack of [[comfort]], or awkwardness [[experienced]] when a [[person]] is in proximity to, approaching, or being approached by other people, especially in new situations or with unfamiliar people. Shyness may come from [[genetic]] traits, the [[environment]] in which a [[person]] is raised and [[personal]]ly [[experiences]]. There are many [[degrees]] of shyness. Stronger forms are usually referred to as [[social]] [[anxiety]] or social phobia. Shyness may merely be a [[personality]] [[trait]] or can occur at certain [[stages]] of [[development]] in children. Shyness has also a strong [[cultural]] [[dimension]]. |
| − | In [[biology]], shy generally means "tends to avoid [[human being]]s"; See [ | + | In [[biology]], shy generally means "tends to avoid [[human being]]s"; See [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crypsis crypsis]. Shyness in gorillas [[manifests]] with ostensibly similar [[behavioral]] traits, but differs wholly from humans in [[cognition]] and [[motivation]].[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shyness] |
[[Category: Psychology]] | [[Category: Psychology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:37, 13 December 2020
Origin
Middle English schey, from Old English scēoh; akin to Old High German sciuhen to frighten off
Definitions
- 1: easily frightened : timid
- 2: disposed to avoid a person or thing <publicity shy>
- 3: hesitant in committing oneself : circumspect
- 4: sensitively diffident or retiring : reserved; also : expressive of such a state or nature <a shy smile>
- 5: secluded, hidden
- 6: having less than the full or specified amount or number : short <just shy of six feet tall>
- 7: disreputable <gambling hells and shy saloons — Blackwood's>
Description
In humans, shyness (also called diffidence) is a social psychology term used to describe the feeling of apprehension, lack of comfort, or awkwardness experienced when a person is in proximity to, approaching, or being approached by other people, especially in new situations or with unfamiliar people. Shyness may come from genetic traits, the environment in which a person is raised and personally experiences. There are many degrees of shyness. Stronger forms are usually referred to as social anxiety or social phobia. Shyness may merely be a personality trait or can occur at certain stages of development in children. Shyness has also a strong cultural dimension.
In biology, shy generally means "tends to avoid human beings"; See crypsis. Shyness in gorillas manifests with ostensibly similar behavioral traits, but differs wholly from humans in cognition and motivation.[1]
