Aspects of personality
There are three aspects of personality regarding social interaction.
Introvert
An introvert can be defined as being someone who gets their energy from being in their own company, having time to ‘recharge’ on their own. Someone who is introverted may appear to be withdrawn and shy, although this may not always be the case (Carrigan, 1960).
Introverts may also prefer taking part in less stimulating activities and get pleasure from reading, writing, or meditating. Introverts may typically prefer to concentrate on a single activity, analyze situations carefully and take time to think more before they speak.
Extrovert
An extrovert is a person with qualities of a personality type known as extroversion, which means that they get their energy from being around other people. Someone who is extroverted may appear very talkative and maybe popular among peers (Carrigan, 1960).
Extroverts may wish to seek out as much social interaction as possible because this is how they feel more energized. According to estimates, extroverts outnumber introverts by about three to one (Cain, 2012). Remember that extroversion isn’t an all-or-nothing trait; it’s actually a continuum and some people might be very extroverted while others are less so.
Ambivert
Although many people view introversion and extroversion as two opposing categories, new personality theories have come to accept that it is more likely that introversion and extroversion are on a scale. Some people may be placed more around the extroverted end of the scale, or towards the introverted end, and some may fall in the middle.
An ambivert is a person who shows characteristics of both extroversion and introversion. In other words, they fall somewhere in the middle of the scale. People who are ambiverts are said to be moderately comfortable in social situations but also enjoy some solitary time.
An ambivert essentially changes their behavior based on the situation they find themselves in. For example, they may be quite introverted and reserved around strangers, but will be more energetic and extroverted around close friends and family.
