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Introversion is not defined by what it is not
Academics often define introversion by what it is not: extroversion. What everyday introverts think about introversion is not really factored in.
As early as 1980, this problem was identified when a study found that the scientific and common-sense definitions of introversion were not the same.
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Four types of introverts
Introverts tend to turn inward rather than outward, but beyond that, it is more complex. There are four types of introverts:
- Social. The preference for solitude or socializing with small groups instead of large ones. It is not the same as shyness.
- Thinking introversion. They don't share the aversion to social events. They do tend to be introspective, thoughtful, and self-reflective.
- Anxious introverts seek solitude because they feel awkward or self-conscious. They tend to ruminate on the things that might or could go terribly wrong.
- Restrained or reserved introverts prefer to think before they speak or act. They might take a while to get going.
Many introverts are a mix of all four types.
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