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Your Brain On... Introversion

Your Brain On

CHAPTER

Exploring Temperamental Differences and Introverted Traits in Infants and Adults

The chapter delves into psychologist Jerome Kagan's research on high and low reactivity in infants predicting personality traits later in life, tied to the amygdala in the limbic system. It discusses how introversion is not synonymous with social anxiety, emphasizing the genetic and neurological factors contributing to introverted and extroverted traits. The chapter underscores the complexity of human nature, highlighting the importance of embracing different personality types for a happier life.

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