Carl Jung’s Theory on Introverts, Extraverts, and Ambiverts

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Published 2018-10-24

Introversion and extroversion (or extraversion) are terms first coined by psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung in Switzerland of the 1920s. According to Jung, an extrovert seeks intensive contact with the outside world. An introvert instead turns the psychic energy inwards. Jung believed that no one is 100% extravert or 100% introvert instead we carry both traits. However, most minds tend to lean either on one side or the other. If both characteristics are equally present, we can speak of someone who has an ambivert personality.

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All Comments (21)

@sprouts 2 years ago

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@FlyfishermanMike 4 years ago

You know you're an introvert when Corona didn't change your life that much.
@Lessenjr 5 years ago

I feel the most extroverted when I’m socializing with another introvert.
@RamblinRick_ 2 years ago

I'm an introvert, but not shy. In my profession, I've done public speaking to hundreds of people, and thought nothing of it. That said, I can identify with a Facebook post I saw un a YT video: "After I speak to a person for an hour, I need to be alone for 24 hours".
@BigFanOfCocks 3 years ago

“He confronted 500 babies” i fucking lost it
@FWalk-yg6yl 5 years ago

A have the feeling that 90% of the viewer are introverts.
@m.a8544 5 years ago

Thank God for the first time in a video someone actually got it right that being shy and introvert aren't the same thing..
@CalmlyExplained_Channel 5 months ago

I love how you mentioned that introverts are not necessarily shy, but rather prefer quiet time to recharge after being surrounded by people. This is something that many people don't understand, so it's great to see it explained clearly in this video.
@lilivonshtup3808 2 years ago

I love to give parties, but I hate going to them. Making sure everyone has food, drink and playing music makes me feel like I'm socializing without actually getting stuck in a conversation.
@gamestarz2001 4 years ago

I think I understand... introverts have arrows going into their head, while extraverts have arrows coming out of their head.
@spitalhelles3380 5 years ago

I feel very extroverted lately opens window blinds a little
@julielabelle2783 2 years ago

I am introvert, I read a lot, watch documentaries, paint, sculpt and I love nature. I can't be around loud people, they stress me out. Thank you for sharing this.
@SBahamondes 2 years ago

I used to be an ultra-introvert in high school. Nowadays people laugh at me when I say I am an introvert, just because I’m not shy and I smile all the time. I believe socializing is just like any other skill that you can learn and there is nothing wrong with getting a few social hacks here and there.
@toxicmale2264 4 years ago

I get teased by extroverts for being quiet, avoidant, and kind of awkward, but I avoid them because they are energy vampires seeking to steal my life force. True story.
@akanshabisht7507 3 years ago

I'm an extrovert and my best friend is introvert so, I know how introverts are, they're not all shy and socially awkward. They just don't want to be with a whole lot of crowd because they don't know what to do with them and whoever says that parties are not for introvert is a complete lie, they just need a friend to be comfortable with, then they won't care who they're surrounded with and that's one of the best thing about them. All extrovert should have an introvert friend. They make the best combo.
@MountainRaven1960 3 years ago

You know you’re an introvert when lockdown is heaven on earth, and you look forward to the next.
@oldskoolmusicnostalgia 2 years ago

The description of the introvert child felt quite accurate to me. Superficial conversions in group settings are the most draining thing one can experience, it's essentially people talking about their own selves or gossiping... then wondering why we can't be bothered to join in! Also I am convinced that there are way more people with introvert tendencies than they dare to admit, because of social pressure and greater rewards being associated with displaying extroverted forms of behaviour.
@stillkickin3919 4 years ago

As an introvert, I've practiced social distancing for years.
@kirbyyourenthusiasm 4 years ago

"I'm An InTrOvErT bEcAuSe I'm ShY" I'm an introvert because I recharge by myself.
@1003JustinLaw 2 years ago

I'm a total introvert, I was once in a four-hour long group meeting with 8 people during university and didn't speak a single word. However, when the self-proclaimed leader of our group questioned my involvement, I showed her the 16-page meeting minute that I had written and the half-page analysis and summary. Basically, I concentrated the four hours of brainstorming and various tangents into something the group can work with moving forward.