Introversion Versus Shyness
Shyness concerns worry about others' judgement; introversion concerns a preference for less stimulation.
What it is
Susan Cain, in Quiet, separates the two: shyness is a fear of social disapproval, while introversion is a preference for quieter, less stimulating settings. The two can overlap, so a person can be shy without being introverted, or introverted without being shy.
In effect
In the article on the difference between introverts and extroverts, it keeps a preference apart from a worry.
What it does not say
It is a distinction drawn in a book, not a measured finding, and it does not label anyone.
Sources
- Cain, S. Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking.