What Is Extraversion and Cortical Arousal?

Extraversion is thought to have a biological basis associated with both cortical arousal and the dopaminergic system. The lower level of cortical arousal and the lower dopaminergic responsiveness found in extraverts is used to explain their greater need for activity, excitement, and general stimulation.

What is cortical arousal level?

Cortical arousal has been postulated as the primary neurobiological substrate underlying the personality dimension of Introversion–Extraversion (I–E) (Eysenck, 1967), an aspect of personality that involves the degree of sociability, gregariousness, preferred activity level, emotional warmth and the desire to seek ...

What is an extraversion?

Extraversion refers to the tendency to focus on gratification obtained from outside the self. Extroverts are characterized by warmth, positivity, gregariousness, and excitement seeking.

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