Am I an Introvert or an Extrovert?
After reading numerous papers on psychology and neuroscience over the years, I have found Professor Robert Sapolsky’s discussion, “Introversion/Extroversion Neuroscience,” to offer the most compelling explanation of the distinction between introversion and extroversion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf8lzAtRwrY Here is a summary of his presentation: The Neuroscience of Introversion and Extroversion The distinction between introversion and extroversion is one of the oldest subjects in personality psychology. Extroverts are generally described as socially active, energetic, verbal, assertive, enthusiastic, sensation-seeking, and attracted to novelty, while introverts tend to be quieter, more reserved, reflective, and comfortable with solitary activities. From a neuroscience perspective, however, the distinction is much more complicated. Professor Robert Sapolsky argues that much of the existing neurobiological literature may tell us less than researchers once assumed. Th...