Introversion
Introverts show higher cortisol reactivity than extroverts in high-stimulation social settings. Introverts have a chronically higher baseline arousal level than extroverts. Introverts need less external stimulation to reach their optimal f…
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Introverts show higher cortisol reactivity than extroverts in high-stimulation social settings. Introverts have a chronically higher baseline arousal level than extroverts. Introverts need less external stimulation to reach their optimal functional zone. High-stimulation environments can push introverts beyond their optimal arousal zone for prolonged periods. Introversion should be treated as a nervous-system variable to engineer around rather than as a flaw to overcome.