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TopIntroversion As A Trait
Those with stronger tendencies towards introversion are contemplative and prefer to think about and reflect on concepts inwardly while problem solving (Jung, 1991). Rather than engaging in small talk or superficial conversation, introverts appreciate deep conversations, focusing on specific topics at a deep level, rather than many topics broadly (Luse et al., 2013). When it comes to forming ties, those who are introverted tend to focus on a few deep and meaningful relationships, rather than developing many weak ties.
People who are introverted are not necessarily shy, though they are often thought to be (Cain, 2012). In her book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, Susan Cain (2012) drew a distinction between shyness and introversion. She describes introversion as a preference for a calm and mellow setting or environment. This means that someone could be both shy and introverted, simultaneously being concerned with whether people judge them negatively and preferring a quiet atmosphere or neither of these. An introverted person could also prefer calm and quiet without caring at all how people perceive them.