Introversion & Extraversion

First proposed by Carl Jung in 1921. Extraversion: - Gains energy from the external world - Recharges through social interaction - Acts → Thinks - Prefers broad, shallow relationships Introversion: - Gains energy from the internal world - Recharges through solitude - Thinks → Acts - Prefers narrow, deep relationships Note: Introversion ≠ Shyness or social anxiety Hans Eysenck's research: Introverts have higher baseline arousal, seeking less stimulation. Extraverts have lower baseline arousal, seeking more stimulation. Most people are 'Ambiverts' - somewhere in between.