People who are very ________ may seek out so much environmental stimulation that they get into trouble,and people who are very ________ may be so overstimulated by their environments that they feel chronically overwhelmed and uncomfortable.The brain structure that is responsible for consistent differences in understimulation or overstimulation in personality is the ________.

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Extraverted individuals seek more stimulation due to lower baseline arousal, while introverted individuals may feel overstimulated due to higher baseline arousal. The ascending reticular activating system is responsible for regulating arousal and consciousness levels.

People Who Are Very ________ May Seek Out So Much