
Introversion vs Extroversion Part II: Genes, gender and leadership
All In The Mind
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Introverts, Extroverts, and the Role of Dopamine
This chapter explores the differences between introverts and extroverts in terms of their brain chemistry, specifically the role of dopamine. It discusses how extroverts have a stronger response to reward cues, particularly social interaction, due to higher levels of dopamine in their brains. The chapter also touches on the relationship between dopamine, assertiveness, and enthusiasm, as well as the potential implications for introverts who lack dopaminergic activity.
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