article: Introverts have more brain activity

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Experts: Introverted youth have deep roots for behavior
Yahoo! News [linkby Janie Magruder, Gannett News Service

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introverts unite...

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...that's what I say. I spent a huge amount of time steeped in my imagination as a kid (and I find myself trailing off pretty well here and there at this age... I wonder if "introverts" are more succeptible to dimentia and other forms of psycosis?) I think where I developed what little extroverted skills I had as a kid was done only insomuch where I realized a lack by comparison with other kids. So, when I would interact with other kids, it almost came off as noticeably forced, which made things uncomfortable for both parties.

Anyway, my niece Riley is very much introverted, which is in stark contrast to her sister Lexy. Granted, this isn't all the time, but Riley's typically more "well behaved" than is Lexy; however, Riley has a much harder time making friends at school. Consequently, Lexy's need for constant interaction gets her on adults' bad sides, because of that need compelling her to be what adults (likely introverted adults moreso than extroverted ones) perceive to be obnoxious, as a means of satiating that need, save her charm coming to her aid. On the other hand, Riley is heaped with praises from the adults for how "sweet" she is.

It's just interesting how it's all taken at face value like it is so much of the time. I like that this article shed more light on the slightly deeper layers.

Peace out.