Some bullies are just the shy type: New research shows a darker side to social anxiety disorder
Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 13:37
in Psychology & Sociology
When you think of people suffering from social anxiety, you probably characterize them as shy, inhibitive and submissive. However, new research from psychologists Todd Kashdan and Patrick McKnight at George Mason University suggests that there is a subset of socially anxious people who act out in aggressive, risky ways -- and that their behavior patterns are often misunderstood.