Researchers still have a lot to learn about the roots of introversion and extroversion, and not all of what they’ve uncovered so far has fully filtered down to the public. When it comes to ...

An extrovert has a leg up over introverts at work, according to a new study. For example, extroverts are more skilled at schmoozing with coworkers. They also tend to experience positive emotions more ...

Here is a common belief for the relationships between introversion and extroversion. I’m going to show how it worsens your life and offer an alternative you will resist and fight against. If you keep ...

Big personality tests, such as Myers-Briggs, are undoubtedly popular (and fun to take!). And many of us take sides when it comes to traits like introversion and extroversion, falling into one camp ...

Have you ever heard someone say, “Oh, she’s such an extrovert, she talks all the time,” or “What an introvert, he never says anything”? They’re typical stereotypes, but they’re an oversimplification ...

Scientists have mapped the similarities and the differences in the brain between the two different kinds of extroverts: 'Agentic' go-getters and 'affiliative' people persons. Brown University ...

Discussion was lively on the post about Jennifer O. Grimes' theory, which posits that introversion is on the nonclinical end of the autism spectrum. Some people objected to the theory, believed it ...

I am generally introverted. I’ve always tended to choose a solitary activity or a small group over meeting new people or mingling at a party. At work, I often found socializing and small talk a bit ...

Extroversion and introversion are opposite ends of a spectrum. How you get and put out energy helps determine where you fall. But you can fall anywhere on this spectrum. Share on Pinterest Hero Images ...

Do you enjoy spending time socializing with others in the outer world? Does the thought of meeting new people make you feel energized? If you identify with these traits, you might be an extrovert.

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Jung may be rolling in his grave. All over ...