Why Are Introverts So Highly Misunderstood?
Channel: Psych2Go
Date: 2023-06-20

Why do introverts often find themselves misunderstood and underestimated? When I say introvert, who do you picture? Is it someone shy or closed off? Or is it someone confident and expressive? 

Billionaire Bill Gates, for instance, is introverted, but is unfazed by others’ opinions, and in no way shy. Even extroverts with larger-than-life personalities, like millionaire inventor Steve Jobs, can be prone to shyness. 

Introversion is often associated with shyness and social anxieties, but not all introverts are alike. Extroverts and introverts alike can suffer from occasional shyness, and it is crucial to recognize the differences rather than assume introverts are all the same.

American author and lecturer, Susan Cain, explains that “shyness and introversion are NOT the same. Shyness is the fear of negative judgment, and introversion is a preference for quiet, minimally stimulating environments.”
Ultimately, it's essential to recognize that introversion is not a character flaw or weakness. It is a different way of perceiving, processing, and engaging with the world. 

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Bosker, B. (2011, October 6). Steve Jobs Before The Turtleneck: Early Colleagues Remember The Tech Pioneer. HuffPost. Retrieved March 24, 2023, from https://www.huffpost.com/entry/steve-jobs-tech-pioneer_n_999321#:~:text=What%27s%20least%20well%2Dunderstood%20about,but%20he%20was%20very%20shy

Cain, S. (n.d.). Are You Shy, Introverted, Both, or Neither (and Why Does It Matter)? Quiet Revolution. Retrieved March 16, 2023, from https://quietrev.com/are-you-shy-introverted-both-or-neither-and-why-does-it-matter/#:~:text=Shyness%20and%20introversion%20are%20not,for%20quiet%2C%20minimally%20stimulating%20environments

Walsh, B. (n.d.). The Great Introverts and Extroverts of Our Time. TIME. Retrieved March 24, 2023, from https://healthland.time.com/2012/01/27/the-great-introverts-and-extroverts-of-our-time/slide/all/