To illuminate these two opposite orientations, I’ll give an example of a byplay between an extrovert, Mrs. Claire Carter, and an introvert-narcissist, Mr. John Miller. When Mr. and Mrs. Carter made ...

Introverts aren't being dramatic—they're experiencing a genuine neurological difference in how they process social interaction. Research has shown that introverts have a more sensitive response to ...

After growing up convinced he was somehow flawed, Peter Vogt realized he was simply an introvert in an extroverts' world. Now he teaches others how to embrace the power of their deep-thinking brains.

Introverts are incredibly successful in how they communicate, says psychology expert Stefan Falk, who has spent 30 years ...

Introverts and extroverts may coexist, but that doesn’t mean they always understand each other. If you’re an introvert, you’ve probably found yourself baffled, exhausted, or even slightly horrified by ...

Recognizing these "annoyances" isn't about being antisocial; it’s about acknowledging your biological need for quiet and ...

Social introverts, thinking introverts, anxious introverts and restrained introverts all have positive qualities.

Extroverts are often seen as happier, more successful, and socially gifted. But the same traits society rewards also come with real downsides.

When fellow Psychology Today introvert blogger Sophia Dembling and I recently chatted by phone, we discovered that we both like communicating in sound bites—an efficient use of our introverts' energy.