What Makes Us Introverts, Extroverts or Ambiverts?

It’s not about shyness, it’s about where you get your energy from.

By Benjamin Plackett
Jul 27, 2021 9:21 PMJul 29, 2021 2:50 PM
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Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert doesn’t say much about how outgoing you are – that’s a common misconception. “It’s definitely not about the shy versus confident idea,” explains Kyla Flanagan, an education researcher at the University of Calgary, Alberta, whose work has looked at how to ensure teaching methods are optimized for both introverted and extroverted students. “Instead, you should think about where you get your energy from – groups or solitude.”

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