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

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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[FlyfishermanMike]

You know you're an introvert when Corona didn't change your life that much.

[FWalk-ygyl]

A have the feeling that 90% of the viewer are introverts.

[BigFanOfCocks]

“He confronted 500 babies”
i fucking lost it

[RamblinRick_]

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".

[Lessenjr]

I feel the most extroverted when I’m socializing with another introvert.

[m.a]

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

[julielabelle]

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.

[oldskoolmusicnostalgia]

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.

[gamestarz]

I think I understand... introverts have arrows going into their head, while extraverts have arrows coming out of their head.

[stillkickin]

As an introvert, I've practiced social distancing for years.

[lilivonshtup]

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.

[JustinLaw]

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.

[spitalhelles]

I feel very extroverted lately

_opens window blinds a little_

[akanshabisht]

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.

[MountainRaven]

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

[SBahamondes]

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.

[toxicmale]

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.

[alfianfahmi]

Ambiverts : {Exist}


Thanos : *"Perfectly balanced, as all things should be"*

[CalmlyExplained_Channel]

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.

[kirbyyourenthusiasm]

"I'm An InTrOvErT bEcAuSe I'm ShY"

I'm an introvert because I recharge by myself.