The trait of extroversion-introversion is probably the most recognizable personality characteristic for members of the general public. As a result, there are many common stereotypes and biases about this core personality construct. Many see extroversion as advantageous because extroverts are friendly, outgoing, and sociable. In fact, these beliefs about this particular personality trait have become part of our everyday language (“He’s the life of the party — a real extrovert!” “I’ve got to go home and recharge because I’m an introvert.”).

In the research literature, there is some limited evidence of an extroversion advantage. A meta-analysis suggests that possession of extroversion is related to positive outcomes in the workplace, such as performance in a job interview and in building positive relationships with others, but the positive effects tend to be pretty small (Wilmot, et al., 2019).

On the other hand, there is a belief that introverts also have certain advantages. One commonly-held belief is that while extroverts are outgoing and talkative, introverts are better........

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