One Harvard study found that introverts’ brains work differently, and have thicker gray matter compared to extroverts. In people who are strongly extroverted, gray matter was consistently thinner. Introverts also showed more activity in the frontal lobes, where analysis and rational thought take place.
Another study that scanned brains of both introverts and extroverts found that, even in a relaxed state, the introverted brain was more active, with increased blood flow.
One Harvard study found that introverts’ brains work differently, and have thicker gray matter compared to extroverts. In people who are strongly extroverted, gray matter was consistently thinner. Introverts also showed more activity in the frontal lobes, where analysis and rational thought take place.
Another study that scanned brains of both introverts and extroverts found that, even in a relaxed state, the introverted brain was more active, with increased blood flow.
Woo hoo, that means I have a super brain... ;-)
I would say no (if you are talking about chess). Intelligence and skill in chess are not determined by whether someone is an introvert or an extrovert. Introversion and extroversion are personality traits that describe how individuals interact with the world, while intelligence is a multifaceted trait encompassing various cognitive abilities. Both introverts and extroverts can excel in chess if they have the necessary skills, knowledge, and practice.
As an introvert I can say that we are not any smarter, obviously, no one is "smarter" or less smart just because of they're personality traits
Oh, absolutely! Introverts are clearly the intellectual elite of society. The less social interaction you have, the higher your IQ automatically becomes. It's a proven fact that the more time you spend alone, the more brain cells magically sprout in your head. Clearly, extroverts are just wasting their time with all that pesky human interaction when they could be unlocking the secrets of the universe in solitude. It's a no-brainer, really.
Book smart you say!? Personally As an introvert i have a good IQ but i sucks at social skills. So maybe you're true,
Regardless, I don’t think being an introvert or extrovert causes you to be smarter or not; I think it’s how often you interact with people. There are still other factors for IQ to be taken into account however.