17 min
The Most Discussed and Controversial Personality Types: Introversion and Extroversion Yikes: We are more similar than we think!
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Have you ever, in your life, seen a person that is basically the definition of being social? No matter the number of people or awkwardness in the air, they are perfectly able to speak and thrive around others to the point where the atmosphere completely changes. Simultaneously, others prefer to be in solitude or in the company of selected individuals. They dread presenting in front of groups and always seem to be silent. I for one, know people with both of these opposing personalities. But what are these personality types anyway? Join me (Host: Sarah Chen) as we explore and learn about the definitions, theories, science, and myths behind two main personality types: Introversion and Extraversion (featuring Random Expert: Mira Bakshi), through an interesting and relatable lens. Sources: https://introvertdear.com/news/introverts-and-extroverts-brains-really-are-different-according-to-science/ https://www.jneurosci.org/content/32/50/18087.short https://www.psychologyjunkie.com/2018/11/28/the-10-most-common-myths-about-introverts-and-extroverts/ https://davebyrnes.com/blog/who-is-more-successful-introverts-or-extroverts https://journals.aom.org/doi/abs/10.5465/amj.2011.61968043 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek56AgxwybI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1tIXbGCSog Cain, Susan. Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking. New York: Broadway Paperbacks, 2013. Print.
Have you ever, in your life, seen a person that is basically the definition of being social? No matter the number of people or awkwardness in the air, they are perfectly able to speak and thrive around others to the point where the atmosphere completely changes. Simultaneously, others prefer to be in solitude or in the company of selected individuals. They dread presenting in front of groups and always seem to be silent. I for one, know people with both of these opposing personalities. But what are these personality types anyway? Join me (Host: Sarah Chen) as we explore and learn about the definitions, theories, science, and myths behind two main personality types: Introversion and Extraversion (featuring Random Expert: Mira Bakshi), through an interesting and relatable lens. Sources: https://introvertdear.com/news/introverts-and-extroverts-brains-really-are-different-according-to-science/ https://www.jneurosci.org/content/32/50/18087.short https://www.psychologyjunkie.com/2018/11/28/the-10-most-common-myths-about-introverts-and-extroverts/ https://davebyrnes.com/blog/who-is-more-successful-introverts-or-extroverts https://journals.aom.org/doi/abs/10.5465/amj.2011.61968043 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek56AgxwybI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1tIXbGCSog Cain, Susan. Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking. New York: Broadway Paperbacks, 2013. Print.
17 min