Basically, Clint, I think that you have it right. Most modern theorists see a continuum between introversion and extraversion. In this view, ambiverts are neither one nor the other or a simple mix. Jung coined the distinction without seeing a continuum. Usually these factors are measured by self-report so are very likely to lead to the i…
Basically, Clint, I think that you have it right. Most modern theorists see a continuum between introversion and extraversion. In this view, ambiverts are neither one nor the other or a simple mix. Jung coined the distinction without seeing a continuum. Usually these factors are measured by self-report so are very likely to lead to the idea of a continuum, because sometimes people need quietude but sometimes strong eceternal stimulation. . I see the two as mental preferences as focus on internal stimuli or external stimuli. I can behave extravertedly but it has a fatigue cost. Noise, action, crowds, exernal excitement are aversive for me.
Same here, Ray. I don’t let many people see how much irl social activities can deplete me, so it’s hard to moderate. I love connecting (and reconnecting of late) with people, but I’m finding I need more down time between outings. So I’m gonna add more padding between events going forward. Between more social time than I’ve had in years, my allergies this year are off the chart. Spring has sprung—which I love—but my sinuses are not happy about it. :-p
I take a psychosomatic approach to life and regard physical symptoms as symbols of psychological issues (Louise Hay is a model for this). Allergies are the physical indications of irritations from outside my conscious control or from the impact of being extraverted. I thus don't step too far outside my introverted comfort zone (but I also take antihistamines)
Basically, Clint, I think that you have it right. Most modern theorists see a continuum between introversion and extraversion. In this view, ambiverts are neither one nor the other or a simple mix. Jung coined the distinction without seeing a continuum. Usually these factors are measured by self-report so are very likely to lead to the idea of a continuum, because sometimes people need quietude but sometimes strong eceternal stimulation. . I see the two as mental preferences as focus on internal stimuli or external stimuli. I can behave extravertedly but it has a fatigue cost. Noise, action, crowds, exernal excitement are aversive for me.
Same here, Ray. I don’t let many people see how much irl social activities can deplete me, so it’s hard to moderate. I love connecting (and reconnecting of late) with people, but I’m finding I need more down time between outings. So I’m gonna add more padding between events going forward. Between more social time than I’ve had in years, my allergies this year are off the chart. Spring has sprung—which I love—but my sinuses are not happy about it. :-p
I take a psychosomatic approach to life and regard physical symptoms as symbols of psychological issues (Louise Hay is a model for this). Allergies are the physical indications of irritations from outside my conscious control or from the impact of being extraverted. I thus don't step too far outside my introverted comfort zone (but I also take antihistamines)