Extroverts are happier than introverts because of a more effective ‘desire’ system’, researchers have discovered. Previous theories had claimed the effect was caused by a more effective pleasure system – but that has now been discounted. To make their discovery, researchers analyzed over 1,300 people, tracking their response to 14,000 activities.
‘Extroverts, because of their active nature, are more likely to seek
and spend more time on rewarding activities,’ the researchers said in
the journal.
‘When they do so, they also experience a higher boost in momentary
happiness as compared to their introverted counterparts.
