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World Service,09 Jul 1997,13 mins

Shyness Special

The Learning World

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Shyness is a condition which affects one in every five people. The programme explores how to gain the confidence needed to participate fully in life. Dr Nicola Yule from the University of Sussex explains whether children are 'born shy' or if it's learned behaviour.

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