INDIANAPOLIS (WISH)- A new book from acclaimed author, Ann Patchett, sets out to explore and celebrate the differences between introverts and extroverts. The book “The Verts: A Story of Introverts and ...
The classic labels of introvert and extrovert have long been used to explain why some people thrive off of social interaction and why some people prefer solitude. While neither one is “better” than ...
The MBTI test helped spread the terms ‘introversion’ and ‘extroversion’ to a wider audience, but it’s widely seen as pseudoscientific.Photograph: H Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock/Getty Images About 10 ...
Author Ann Patchett talks about her new children's book — called "The Verts: A Story of Introverts and Extroverts" — with Here & Now's Lisa Mullins. Though she's known for her award-winning novels for ...
Thanks to Quiet, the mega-bestseller from Susan Cain, introverts are holding their heads a bit higher these days and workplaces are becoming more receptive to their needs. As a confirmed introvert, I ...
An extrovert is a person who gains energy from interacting with people. They tend to do group activities and seek new sensations, but they may find it difficult to be alone for long periods. The ...
According to the documentary Sensitive: The Untold Story, there are 1.4 billion highly sensitive people (HSPs) in the world (15-20% of the population). As Elaine Aron’s research has shown, 30% of that ...
Most people aren't strictly introverted or extroverted, but fall somewhere in between. Introverts tend to feel drained after a lot of socializing, while extroverts tend to feel energized. There's ...
An introvert and an extrovert walk into a bar. (No, this is not a joke.) It’s a Saturday night, and the place is packed. A cover band is rocking on stage, dozens of people are talking loudly over mugs ...
Extroverts are a group that tends to be high-energy, outgoing, and attracted to socializing. According to Psychology Today, the majority of Americans are extroverted. While many imagine the ...
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.