What is the psychology of an introvert?

Question

what are the common misconceptions?

Answer 1

I think the two biggest misconceptions currently are

Introverts are shy people-- Not true at all. Generally introverts just get more energy from talking to one or two people at a time. They feel less energy from large group interactions where they don't get to connect with anyone.

Introverts don't communicate well and can't land a job --again not true! Introverts have the same social skills as the rest. Sometimes they'd prefer to be less boisterous and there are careers for that. Generally I'd think introverts should avoid public speaking and sales, but I'd imagine they'd make excellent doctors and therapists.

Check out the link on introversion!

Answer 2

I am an introvert and I think the most pervasive misconception is that we do not enjoy being around people and cannot exhibit extroverted qualities.

I love people and can seem quite extroverted at times, however my preference is to be alone or with a small group of people. I am very sensitive to people's energy and the more people and noise the more energy. That energy is draining especially if it is unfocused -- hundreds of conversations going on at a frenetic pace.

I prefer silence to constant external stimuli and seek out places of silence like libraries or places where the roar of thought, conversation, and especially superficial portrayals of self are minimal -- coffee shops, restaurants, movie theaters, private homes, etc. Examples of places that drain me are bars, dance clubs, concerts, sporting events, etc. I do like these places/events and enjoy myself when I go but I can't take extended periods of time there or frequent visits because it zaps my energy ( I think because I am absorbing everyone elses energy and it literally wears me out).

I know this sounds esoteric, but I've done a lot of soul searching on the topic as I am married to an extrovert and one of my children is an extrovert. My other child is an introvert.

Introverts are not shy, do not have low self-esteem, are not phobic or neurotic just different in the way we express ourselves.

Another observation: How many world leaders, journalists, etc. are introverts? Not many. However, introverts abound in the art community (actors, actresses, painters, musicians, etc.) and in the fields of science and mathematics.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

i don't know the actual phscology, but i was aalways seen as an extrovert cause i would be loud. No one would lsiten to the words it was just the noise. Later in life i was labeled an introvert becuase i never told anny one anything that i really felt or believed

Answer 4

ok, i can answer that one!!! I am an introvert, and i am considered an get this! antisocial... i rarely leave home,and i am not agoraphobic,or anti social. there was a lovely informative list that I was given in which I based my answer.... click on my name and it will take you to my list of questions... my conception is that you are shy,avoid situations that you are uncomfortable with ( I dont like ppl or rude children,and tend to avoid them, becuse i am uncomfortable with kids) and that you think b4 you say/act out anything.... on second thought: I like April's answer better (choose her! choose her! choose her!!)

Answer 5

Its just like JC PENNYS: Its all inside