Imagine you're at a big party. For some people, that feels like fun, they love the energy and all the people around them. But for others, it's like being trapped in a loud, busy maze. Why? It has to do with how people feel when they are near many other people. Some enjoy the excitement of a crowd, while others get stressed or overwhelmed by it. This difference can be linked to personality, some people are more 'outgoing,' while others are more 'introverted.'
Examples
- At the fair, Sarah loves being part of a big crowd at the roller coaster line, she feels alive and excited. But her friend Tom gets anxious and wants to leave as soon as possible.
- Liam enjoys being in the middle of a football stadium during a game because it's like being surrounded by energy. His sister hates it and prefers sitting quietly on the sidelines.
- While Mia is happy dancing at a crowded concert, her brother feels overwhelmed by all the people around them and wants to go home.
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See also
- What are perceptual mechanisms?
- What are nervous in crowds?
- What are sensory processing abilities?
- What is Multi-sensory integration?
- What is MBTI?