introversion

Introduction

• introverts are drained by social encounters & energized by solitary, often creative pursuits
• many introverts socialize easily; they just prefer not to
• an introvert can be more empathic & interpersonally connected than his or her outgoing counterparts
• some introverts do enjoy companionship

Differential diagnosis

• shyness
• social phobia
• avoidant personality disorder

More general terms

• sign/symptom