Unit 1: Introvert, Extrovert, Ambivert

Question 1

Introversion refers to

Answer 1

the tendency to focus more on inner experiences–such as your own feelings and thoughts–than outer ones. Introverts are typically more intrinsically motivated, self-reliant, guarded, and introspective than extroverts. Some may be shy and socially anxious. Others simply prefer spending time alone.

Question 1

The term extroversion describes

Answer 1

an aspect of a personality that is often characterized by expressive and outgoing patterns of behavior. People who are extroverts tend to be very talkative, sociable, active, and warm. Jung defined an extrovert as someone who feels energized by the external world and social interactions.

Question 2

Ambiverts are people who

Answer 2

fall somewhere in the middle of the introvert-extrovert personality spectrum, and they are people who have qualities of both extremes. As such, ambiverts are flexible individuals who thrive both in solitude and company, and they make great communicators and listeners.