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Introverts, acting like an extrovert won't make you happier
Acting extraverted
Studies have found that prompting people, including introverts, to act more like an extravert makes them feel happier and truer to themselves.
Another team of researchers urges caution. Promoting any real-world applications of acting extraverted could be premature and potentially risky.
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