from the social butterflies. Introverts show increased blood flow in the frontal lobes, the anterior thalamus and other structures associated with recalling events, making plans and problem-solving (inward thinking). Extroverts, on the other hand, displayed more activity in the posterior thalamus and posterior insula, regions involved in interpreting sensory data (outward thinking). Introverts and extroverts show activity in different brain structures which mirror wildly opposing personality aspects. These differences are hardwired in the brain from birth.
Did anyone ever think that these kids were just showing signs of being an "introverted personality" and were not necessarily depressed? Introverts were once referred to as deep, sensitive souls, or strong, silent types. A world without introverts would be a world with few scientists, mathematicians, artists, writers, or musicians. Unfortunately, 75% of the population who are extroverts don't understand introversion and think it is a mental illness. Perhaps, introverts are more sensitive to the effects of bullying because of a neurobiological difference found in the brain, which makes them more vulnerable to the effects of stress.
RS8:52AM February 09, 2012
from the social butterflies. Introverts show increased blood flow in the frontal lobes, the anterior thalamus and other structures associated with recalling events, making plans and problem-solving (inward thinking). Extroverts, on the other hand, displayed more activity in the posterior thalamus and posterior insula, regions involved in interpreting sensory data (outward thinking). Introverts and extroverts show activity in different brain structures which mirror wildly opposing personality aspects. These differences are hardwired in the brain from birth.
Did anyone ever think that these kids were just showing signs of being an "introverted personality" and were not necessarily depressed? Introverts were once referred to as deep, sensitive souls, or strong, silent types. A world without introverts would be a world with few scientists, mathematicians, artists, writers, or musicians. Unfortunately, 75% of the population who are extroverts don't understand introversion and think it is a mental illness. Perhaps, introverts are more sensitive to the effects of bullying because of a neurobiological difference found in the brain, which makes them more vulnerable to the effects of stress.
RS8:50AM February 09, 2012
Bullies are more likely to target children they view as a non-threat; nice kids, shy kids and sensitive kids. These children are probably not depressed to begin with (until the bully gets wind of them that is), but are more likely to be introverted personalities. Introversion can be seen on brain scans as more frontal lobe activity (hardwired in the brain from birth). The way introverts act to stress is probably one of the main factors contributing to the rise in anxiety and depression disorders. Stress is a big problem for introverts and stress from bullying can lead to mental health problems. Introverts handle stress by reducing stimuli; getting away from the situation (the bully), and re-charging their batteries; something that is not always easily done in a school situation. It's like going to war, day after day, for some of these poor kids.
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