Question

Maureen is an introvert who prefers to stay home and read a good book. Her friend Paula is an extravert who would much rather spend her time partying. In terms of their ability to recognize facial expressions of emotion and to express emotions _________.a. Paula is better at recognition and Maureen is more expressive.b. Maureen is better at recognition and Paula is more expressive.c. Both are equally good at recognition but neither is very expressive.d. Both are equally expressive but neither is good at recognition.

Answer 1

Answer:

B.

Explanation:

According to the psychology of introvert and extraverts, first proposed by Carl Jung in the early 1900s, introverts are the ones whose interests are directed in relation to inward factors and extraverts interests are directed in relation to outwards or social factors.

An introvert tends to be reserved in nature, shy, face difficulties in adjusting social surroundings, are daydreamer, introspect, takes time in making decisions, and withdraws themselves in situations of stress. An extravert, on the other hand, is very outgoing personality types, they possess the ability of quick decision making, responsiveness, etc.

So, according to the personality traits stated above of introverts and extraverts, Maureen, who is an introvert, is good at recognition and Paula, an extravert is good in expressing. Thus, the correct answer is option B.