extroversion and introversion
- extroversion and introversion
A polarity in descriptions of
personality , which has a long history, although the terms themselves only became popular in the nineteenth century. Extroversion (literally turning outwards) is typified by outgoing, sociable, impulsive behaviour; introversion (turning inwards) by reflective, withdrawn, responsible behaviour. The psychoanalyst Carl Gustav
Jung linked extroversion with hysterical tendencies, introversion with depression and anxiety, the contrast underpinning his differentiation of personality types. Hans J. Eysenck, employing
psychometric techniques and
factor analysis , identified two major dimensions of personality and labelled the poles of one dimension extroversion and introversion. Individuals are located at points along the dimensions, the two axes enabling the full mapping of personality differences, and identification of personality types.
Dictionary of sociology.
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extroversion — extroversive, extrovertive, adj. extroversively, extrovertively, adv. /ek streuh verr zheuhn, sheuhn, ek streuh verr , stroh /, n. 1. Also, extraversion. Psychol. a. the act of directing one s interest outward or to things outside the self. b.… … Universalium
introversion — noun The act or process of introverting or the quality of being introverted; the quality of focusing on ones own interests, thoughts, and feelings Ant: extroversion … Wiktionary
