Half of Teens shy, but for a few, it’s a more serious problem

HALF OF TEENS SHY, BUT FOR A FEW, IT’S A MORE

SERIOUS PROBLEM

Standard Examiner article from October 18, 2011

NOW, DISCUSS THE QUESTIONS ON THE

FOLLOWING SLIDES:

Read the article out loud together. After we finish reading the article, we will go back and discuss topics and ideas from the article, so

pay attention while we read!

 A PLACE WHERE THEY FIT IN, ARE COMFORTABLE

 What does “niche” in the last paragraph mean?

“SHYNESS IS A NORMAL HUMAN TEMPERAMENT.”

What does Dr. Merikangas say about shyness?

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH

Who does she work for?

YOUR CHARACTERISTIC WAY OF RESPONDING, HOW YOU

USUALLY REACT, YOUR TYPICAL EMOTIONAL RESPONSE

What is “temperament”?

DR. NANCY SNIDMAN

Who says that even normal shyness concerns many fathers of boys?

THE SHY CAN BE DRAWN OUT AND ADAPT WHILE THOSE WITH SOCIAL ANXIETY

BECOME SO PARALYZED IN SOCIAL SITUATIONS THAT IT INTERFERES WITH

EVERYDAY FUNCTIONING

What is the difference between those who have extreme shyness and those who have social anxiety

disorder?

BOSTON

In what city does Dr. Snidman work?

WRITE DOWN ONE QUESTION YOU HAVE ABOUT THE ARTICLE.

What do you think about this article’s opinion of shyness?

Is it always bad to be shy? Why or why not?

Do you agree with the article’s stance on shyness or not?

What questions do you still have about shyness or the information in the article?

WRITE DOWN TWO SITUATIONS IN WHICH

YOU HAVE FELT SHY OR MAY FEEL SHY.

Everyone has felt shy or insecure at some time in their lives.

When do you feel shy or insecure?

What types of situations make you feel shy?

THIS WEEK TRY TO NOTICE TIMES YOU FEEL SHY AND

THE SITUATIONS THAT CAUSE YOU TO FEEL

SHYNESS.

Next week’s article will discuss what shyness is, how to work with your shyness and develop confidence in

yourself.