Introverts Vs Extroverts

Hello there, Smartypants! How have you been? I'm great as always [not that you care].
Today's post is about introverts and extroverts. (Thanks to Ashmita, and Taniya for the topic suggestion.) 
This one is based on research. If you wanna read my opinion on this topic click here.


So, let's dive right into it:

What is the meaning of introvert and extrovert?
Basically, introversion and extroversion, based on the traits are central elements of some human personality theories. These terms were introduced by Carl Jung.

Carl suggests that everyone has both introvert side and the extrovert side in them, with one being more dominant than the other.

William McDougall concluded: "the introverts are those in whom reflective thought inhibits and postpones action and expression, the extroverts are those in whom the energies liberated upon the stirring of any propensity flow out freely in outward action and expression."

In laymen's language, introverts are those who enjoy being alone, and extroverts are those who enjoy being surrounded by people.

Biological difference:
One major factor that differentiates an introvert's brain from that of an extrovert is the way they respond to the neurotransmitter dopamine. 

I'm assuming you'll know what dopamine is because this term has been used quite excessively lately.

The fun fact here is both introverts and extroverts have the same amount of dopamine available. But the difference is that extroverts are less sensitive to it, they need more to feel happy and content. On the other hand, introverts get overwhelmed and are content with the amount of dopamine available.

Introverts use a different neurotransmitter called acetylcholine, as written by Christine Fonseca in her book "Quiet kids". Acetylcholine is like dopamine, it is also related to pleasure, the difference here is acetylcholine makes us feel good when we turn inward. It improves our abilities to think deeply, reflect and focus intensely on one thing for a long period. This also explains why introverts like spending time alone or in a calm environment, as it helps to increase focus.  

Another difference is based on the nervous system, which is quite complex so let's skip it for now, but if you are interested you can read "The introvert advantage: How to Thrive in an Extrovert World", written by Dr. Marti Olsen Laney 

FAQs:

Do introverts hate people?
If you didn't grasp the concept of introversion, you might prejudice the introverts are antisocial or rude. It is just that socializing is more draining for them than it is for extroverts.

Are there no cons to being an extrovert?
Here is a list of problems faced by extroverts:
1. They always have to face the crowd, whether they want it or not.
2. Extroverts are very good at hiding their deep emotions. There are fewer helping hands for them.
3. The guilt of oversharing
4. They are under constant fear of faking their emotions.
5. They are people pleasers.
6. They have a hard saying no.
and more...

That will be all for today. I just picked up the lesser-known facts about introversion and extroversion.
Hope you all are successfully bored by reading this never-ending post. ;)
See you all soon, until then keep doing whatever you want to do!





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