Category: Personality Types

Communication & Interaction: Why This Introvert Hates Small Talk But Loves Meaningful Conversation by Kayla Mueller

“I’m sure you’ve heard many times that introverts hate small talk. This is frequently misunderstood as introverts hate talking, period. However, this is not so. Introverts like the right kind of talk. So what is the right kind of talk, and why do introverts avoid small talk at all costs?” Click Why This Introvert Hates…

Why Socializing Drains Introverts More Than Extroverts: Jenn Granneman: Psychology Today

“…extroverts have a more active dopamine reward system than introverts. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that helps control the brain’s pleasure and reward centers. Having a more active dopamine reward system means that extroverts get more energized and excited by the possibility of reward than introverts. So extroverts are more driven to strike up a conversation…

How Extroverted Introverts Interact Differently With The World (Anna Bash)

“Your whole life you’ve been confusing people – including yourself. Social interactions can either recharge or drain your social batteries. Parties can make you feel alive, switched on, and your most confident – or completely bored, annoyed and withdrawn. You’re resilient and sensitive at the same time. Very social but rarely out. You enjoy being…

The Big Five Personality Traits and What They Mean to Psychologists | Robby Berman | Big Think

“Psychologists sort human personalities into five traits, each of which you can score high or low on… At the topmost level, there are two types of people in the world: Those who think personality types can be categorized and those who can’t. Among those in the first group are psychologists who began developing a system…