Introversion
Introversion
Introversion (/ˌɪntrəˈvɜːrʒən/) is a personality trait characterized by a focus on internal feelings rather than on external sources of stimulation. Introverts are often perceived as being reflective or reserved.
Etymology
The term "introversion" comes from Latin intro-, meaning "inward," and vertere, meaning "turning." It was popularized in the 1920s by psychologist Carl Jung, who defined introversion as an "orientation in life through subjective psychic contents."
Definition
Introversion is typically defined as a personality trait where individuals prefer to focus on their inner thoughts and feelings, rather than seeking out external stimulation. This does not mean that introverts are antisocial, but rather that they gain energy from their internal world and can find social interaction draining.
Related Terms
- Extraversion: Extraversion is the opposite of introversion. Extraverts are energized by social interaction and external stimulation.
- Ambiversion: Ambiversion is a term used to describe people who fall in the middle of the introversion-extraversion spectrum.
- Personality psychology: Personality psychology is a branch of psychology that studies personality and its variation among individuals.
- Big Five personality traits: The Big Five personality traits is a theory in psychology that identifies five broad dimensions of personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Introversion
- Wikipedia's article - Introversion
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