Psychology GCSE
Introversion
What Introversion means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Introversion
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The opposite of extraversion, needing calm.
Topics that use Introversion
- Criminal psychology (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Anger-management programmes
- Pro-social behaviour
- Token economy programmes
- Extraversion
- Psychoticism
- Rehabilitation
Using Introversion in the exam
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