A distinctive feature of introverted personality type, in contrast to the extroversion type, which is primarily associated with the object and the data is its focus on internal personal factors.
Introverts are primarily interested in their own thoughts and their own inner world. For them, imagination is more characteristic than for extroverts. Introversion assumes a subjective view of the world. Each object in the perception of an introvert acts as the subject. Therefore, introvert personality type is characterized by internal dialogue. Written speech is easier for him than speaking.
Many introverts have a diary. They record their own thoughts and feelings there. For introverts phrase “lazy dog” is not an insult but it is a favorite compliment. The danger for them is that if to dive too deep in their inner “I” you can lose contact with the external environment.
There is some stylization used by Jung to describe features of this type: “Introvert does not go forward, he does not approach, he is in constant retreat before the object. He is aloof from external events. He does not enter into them. Introvert remains hostile to the society as soon as he finds himself among a large number of people.
In a big meeting he feels alone and lost. The more populous group is, the stronger the resistance grows … He is uncommunicative … His own world is a safe haven, lovingly cultivated garden behind the strong walls, closed to the public and hidden from prying eyes. The best is his own company.”
Not surprisingly that the introvert type of personality is often seen as: auto-erocentric, egocentric, selfish and even pathological.
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