Researchers from Baylor University (Texas, USA) found that extroverts had lower cardiovascular reactivity to stress than introverts when exposed to a new stressor. The job was: published in the International Journal of Psychophysiology.
Previous research has revealed many positive health benefits of being an extrovert. These include a lower risk of depression, hypertension, anxiety and even longer life. However, the stress response of extroverts and introverts has not been studied.
Under stress, the cardiovascular system undergoes significant changes, preparing the body for emergency action. The heart rate increases and the blood vessels narrow. These changes allow the body to respond quickly to stressful situations. The authors of the study wanted to test whether the intensity of this response depended on the person’s level of extraversion.
467 students participated in the research. All passed the health status analysis and personality type identification test. The stress in the experiment was a complex math problem; The competitive nature of the experiment, loud noises, and constant observation made the situation worse. During the experiment, the researchers collected data on the participants’ heart rate and blood pressure, and after the test, the volunteers filled out a stress questionnaire. Then the experiment was repeated.
Participants who were more extroverted showed less increases in these scores during the first task and also felt less stress. However, this difference was not noticed in the second task.
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