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Understanding Introversion and Extroversion

The document explains the characteristics of introverts and extroverts, highlighting their energy sources, social preferences, and thinking styles. It also discusses biological factors, neurological differences, and the influence of genetics and environment on personality traits. Additionally, it addresses common misconceptions and introduces ambiverts as adaptable individuals who balance teamwork and independent work.

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Understanding Introversion and Extroversion

The document explains the characteristics of introverts and extroverts, highlighting their energy sources, social preferences, and thinking styles. It also discusses biological factors, neurological differences, and the influence of genetics and environment on personality traits. Additionally, it addresses common misconceptions and introduces ambiverts as adaptable individuals who balance teamwork and independent work.

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Understanding

Introversion and Extroversion


Introduction
Introverts
Energy comes from within
Prefers smaller interactions

Extroverts
Energy comes from external
sources
Thrives in social settings
Introverts
Thinking
Often daydreams or reflects on ideas
Enjoys intellectual pursuits and
creative thinking
Introverts
Thinking Restrained
Often daydreams or reflects on ideas Takes time to think and act
Enjoys intellectual pursuits and Likes to consider their options before
creative thinking making decisions
Appears reserved or cautious
Introverts
Thinking Restrained
Often daydreams or reflects on ideas Takes time to think and act
Enjoys intellectual pursuits and Likes to consider their options before
creative thinking making decisions
Appears reserved or cautious

Social
Comfortable in quiet settings.
Avoid parties or large group events
Enjoy one-on-one interactions.
Introverts
Thinking Restrained
Often daydreams or reflects on ideas Takes time to think and act
Enjoys intellectual pursuits and Likes to consider their options before
creative thinking making decisions
Appears reserved or cautious

Social Anxious
Comfortable in quiet settings. Avoid social settings due to fear of
Avoid parties or large group events embarrassment or rejection
Enjoy one-on-one interactions. Overthink past interactions and worry
about future ones.
Extroverts
Affiliative
Focuses on building and maintaining social
connections.
Enjoys collaborative activities
and group events.
Extroverts
Affiliative Agentic
Focuses on building and maintaining social Focused on achieving goals and taking
connections. leadership
Enjoys collaborative activities Thrives on recognition and
and group events. accomplishment.
Extroverts
Affiliative Agentic
Focuses on building and maintaining social Focused on achieving goals and taking
connections. leadership
Enjoys collaborative activities Thrives on recognition and
and group events. accomplishment.

Bold
Comfortable stepping out of their comfort
zone.
Thrives in high-stakes situations
or challenges.
Extroverts
Affiliative Agentic
Focuses on building and maintaining social Focused on achieving goals and taking
connections. leadership
Enjoys collaborative activities Thrives on recognition and
and group events. accomplishment.

Bold Enthusiastic
Comfortable stepping out of their comfort Energetic, and always ready to jump
zone.
into action.
Thrives in high-stakes situations Excited about new ideas, events, and
or challenges. people.
The Science Behind It
Biological Factors Neurological Differences
Introverts Introverts
Have heightened sensitivity to stimulation more blood flow in the frontal lobes
Generally have thicker prefrontal cortices
Extroverts Extroverts
active dopamine systems more activity in the regions associated with
sensory processing and attention-seeking
behaviors
The Science Behind It
Genetics vs. Environment
personality traits are inherited
molded by life experiences and cultural upbringing

personality traits can change with age and experience


Misconceptions
Introverts aren’t always shy or antisocial
Extroverts aren’t always confident or loud
Both can adapt to situations
Ambivert
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Highly adaptable
Great at balancing teamwork and independent work
Excel in sales and leadership roles
Fun Fact!

Albert Einstein and J.K. Rowling are introverts,


while Oprah Winfrey is an extrovert!
trovert Introver
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