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introversion and extraversion

Personality trait

Entitypersonality trait Wikimedia article covering two opposite properties or topicsQ127588

Also known as extraversion and introversion

Instance of: personality trait
, Wikimedia article covering two opposite properties or topics
Part of: Big Five personality traits

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Extraversion and introversion are a central trait dimension in human personality theory. The terms were introduced into psychology by Carl Jung, though both the popular understanding and current psychological usage are not the same as Jung's original concept. Extraversion is typically associated with sociability, talkativeness, and high energy, while introversion is linked to introspection, reserve, and a preference for solitary activities. Jung defined introversion as an "attitude-type characterised by orientation in life through subjective psychic contents", and extraversion as "an attitude-type characterised by concentration of interest on the external object". In psychology, these are viewed as personality traits that can be measured in degrees, rather than placing people into fixed categories.

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Measurement scale: Revised NEO Personality Inventory
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
16PF questionnaire
International Personality Item Pool
Eysenck Personality Questionnaire
Newcastle Personality Assessor
Keirsey Temperament Sorter
Big Five Aspect Scales
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Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
Depicts: introversion
extraversion
ambiversion
Facet of: personality
Members / parts: introversion
extraversion

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