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Has anyone ever called you antisocial
just because you decline to engage in social interactions?
That's not the correct use of the term.
So how should one refer to introverts?
Continue watching this video to find out.
Here are a few major differences
between introverts and antisocial people.
Number one, the term antisocial versus asocial.
Many people often refer to someone as antisocial
when they decline to engage in social interactions
but that's not the correct term.
According to American Psychological Association,
antisocial refers to denoting or exhibiting behavior
that sharply deviates from social norms
and also violates other people's rights.
So how should one refer to in introverts?
We should refer to them as asocial.
Asocial refers to declining to engage
or incapable of engaging in social interaction.
Number two, how they act in a social setting.
A common misconception that we have
is that introverts are people who like to be alone.
But the truth is introverts don't really mind company.
Introverts tend to have one or two close friends
instead of a large social circle
and get drained by too much social interaction.
What separates introverts from extroverts
is that after a long weekend of socializing,
an introvert needs time to recharge on their own.
An antisocial person may attend a party too
and can be witty, charming, and fun to be around.
However, they may have low or no regard
for right or wrong.
They're often antagonistic and frequently act insensitively.
They may also resort to lying and exploiting others
behaving violently or impulsively
and having problems with drug and alcohol use.
Number three, their feelings.
A study conducted by the University of North Carolina
showed that introverts
are more likely to be diagnosed with depression.
Why introverts don't report higher levels of happiness
is unclear, but it could have a lot
to do with how introverts evaluate happiness.
Introverts value higher quality friendships
and better emotional stability.
It can be tough
to maintain such a high degree of satisfaction all the time.
Individuals with antisocial personality disorder
experience negative feelings often than positive feelings.
Recent studies have found that individuals with ASPD
are able to feel anger and rage
but are unable to experience fear and dissatisfaction.
Number four, introverts and antisocial people
have very different personality traits.
Introverts need quiet to concentrate.
They're reflective and self-aware,
they take time making decisions
and feel comfortable being alone.
They prefer writing over talking and daydream
or use their imaginations to work out a problem
and retreat into their own mind to rest.
Those with antisocial personality disorder
may begin to show symptoms in childhood
but the condition can't be diagnosed
until adolescences or adulthood.
According to the Cleveland Clinic,
antisocial people may be physically aggressive,
behave recklessly, blame others for their problems,
manipulate or deceive others, destroy property,
and show little to no remorse for hurtful actions.
Number five, causes.
Everyone's personality
comprises a unique combination of behaviors
that programs how people see, comprehend,
and relate to the world around them.
Personality emerges during childhood
molded by a combination of genetic traits
and environmental influences.
The actual cause of antisocial personality disorder
is unknown but genetics may predispose you to the illness
and life events may trigger it.
It's also believed that during brain development,
changes in the functioning of the brain may have occurred.
Scientists are unsure whether introversion
or extroversion has an exact cause.
However, what they do know
is that brains of the two personality types
operate in some what different ways.
Introverts have more blood flow to the frontal lobe
than extroverts.
This area of the brain aids with memory,
problem solving and planning.
And number six, relationships.
Introverts are perfectly capable
of having healthy, meaningful relationships with others.
Introverts tend to have close relationships
with a small group of people.
The individuals they care about get to know them well
and form genuine connections with them.
Even though they only have a few friends,
it doesn't mean that they're socially inept in any way.
It's simply a matter of personal preference.
And those with ASPD,
the condition can be harmful to the affected person
as well as anyone who comes in contact with them.
Risk-taking behaviors, harmful activities,
and criminal acts are more common
in people with antisocial personality disorder.
Those suffering from the condition
are sometimes described as having no conscience
and feeling of guilt for their detrimental deeds.
This may make it hard for them
to maintain healthy relationships.
So, did this video help you understand
the difference between antisocial people and introverts?
We hope you've learned about the difference between them
even though we often lump both into the same category.
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