Introverts, Unhappiness & Low ‘Reward Dependence’

When I found out I have genes associated with the "low reward dependence" personality trait, I wasn't the least surprised because I'm like a lot of introverts  -- rarely motivated to do something based on the archetypal dangling carrot. What's most interesting is the fact that researchers believe people who are more responsive to rewards […]

Introverts Dating the ‘Naughty’ & Novelty-Seeking Genes

Some introverts admit they like to date the naughty ones. Adventurous and thrill-seeking people have gene variations associated with strong novelty-seeking behavior. They are the opposites of more reserved and subdued personalities. Personality traits often come down to the modulation of brain chemicals. Unfortunately, with the novelty-seeking trait, it could mean addictive behavior and substance […]