Extraversion
(E)
Key
words:
outer world • people • action • breadth
- People
who prefer extraversion are energized by active involvement
in events, and they like to be immersed in a breadth of activities.
They are most excited when they are around people, and they
often have an energized effect on those around them. Extraverts
like to move into action and to make things happen--extraverts
usually feel very at home in the world.
- With their
orientation to the outer world, extraverts often find their
understanding of a problem becomes clearer if they can talk
out loud about it and hear what others have to say.
- People
who prefer extraversion may
- be
seen as "go-getters"
or "people-persons"
- feel
comfortable with and like working in groups
- have
a wide range of acquaintances and friends
- sometimes
jump too quickly into activity and not allow enough time
for reflection
- sometimes
forget to pause to clarify the ideas that give aim or meaning
to their activities
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Introversion
(I)
Key
words:
inner world • ideas • reflection • depth
- People
who prefer introversion are energized and excited when they
are involved with the ideas, images, memories, and reactions
that are a part of their inner world. Introverts often prefer
solitary activities or spending time with one or two others
with whom they feel an affinity, and they often have a calming
effect on those around them.
- Introverts
take time to reflect on ideas that explain the outer world.
With their orientation to the inner world, introverts truly
like the idea of something, often better than the something
itself, and ideas are almost solid things for them.
- People
who prefer introversion may
- be
seen as calm and "centered" or reserved
- feel
comfortable being alone and like solitary activities
- prefer
fewer more intense relationships
- sometimes
spend too much time reflecting and not move into action
quickly enough
- sometimes
forget to check with the outside world to see if their ideas
really fit their experience
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at Type: The Fundamentals - Charles Martin |
