The myth about introversion and extroversion

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4 years ago

There's a popular misconception about introversion and extroversion, which s attribute shyness and being antisocial to introverts while extroverts being loud and outgoing.

Well if you're among the percentage of people who still define it this way, there's going to be a shift today!

Scientifically, the difference between an introvert and extrovert is in their response to dopamine. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter in the brain, it is released when you're expecting a reward or when you're anticipating pleasure.

In extroverts, there's a high threshold of dopamine while introverts, have a lower threshold of dopamine.

Psychologically, it is focused on their energies, what thrills individuals, What satisfies them e.t.c.

Suffice to say that, an introvert is someone who prefers his/her alone time and enjoy solitude. An extrovert prefers to be out with friends and gets energy from being around people.

This doesn't mean an introvert is antisocial. Introverts can go for parties and social gatherings, talk to people but when they get home, they need time alone to recharge.

Extroverts can be quiet too only they feel more alive when with people and most times, they are usually the life of the gathering.

However, sequel to my previous post, there are persons who are extroverted but they find it difficult to relate with other people, this shouldn't be confused with introversion or extroversion. Seek professional help so you can live fully.

Introverts can be entertainers and public speakers too, extroverts can also maintain solitude.

Introversion and extroversion is more than behavioural characteristics, it is a function of energy.

I hope this enligthens someone today😊

Please like and also comment If you have questions.

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Actually introverts are antisocial. They do not like crowds, noisy people, they are fine being alone. Their energy are suck by extroverts and there's way more difference then just a lack of energy as you describe it. The brain of introverts work different but I already wrote about that longer ago. 💕

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4 years ago

They are not antisocial, they can talk to people and stand before crowds. They to "recharge" their energy from being alone. as it is exhausting for them because they use up the dopamine in the brain quicker than extroverts They are more reserved than extroverts, that doesn't mean they are antisocial or they don't enjoy people They just find it more satisfying to be alone.

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4 years ago

It is not about the fact the "can" it is about the fact they do not like it, not prefer to do so which is the opposite of the extrovert who loves all the attention. By the way, most people are not 100% introvert or extrovert and those who are will change too the older they get and the more they are forced to do certain things.

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4 years ago

They do like people, can enjoy parties but after that they need solitude to "recharge" An antisocial is one that doesn't want to associate with people. yes! There are ambiverts also, they're in between being an introvert and extrovert.

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