Some bullies are just the shy type: New research shows a darker side to social anxiety disorder

ScienceDaily (2010-03-19) -- When you think of people suffering from social anxiety, you probably characterize them as shy, inhibited and submissive. However, new research from psychologists 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.