extraversion
Definition
- Noun:
- (Psychology) An extroverted disposition; concern with what is outside the self: A personality orientation where an individual's energy and interest are directed outward toward the external world of people, objects, and activities, rather than inward toward their own thoughts and feelings.
Usage
- General Use: The term is used primarily in psychological contexts to describe a fundamental aspect of personality.
- Grammatical Note: "Extraversion" is an uncountable noun. It refers to the general trait or quality.
Examples
- Noun:
- Her high level of extraversion makes her very successful in sales and networking.
- The study examined the correlation between extraversion and leadership effectiveness.
- While introversion involves a focus on the internal world, extraversion is characterized by a focus on the external environment.
Advanced Usage
- "Trait extraversion": Refers to extraversion as a stable, enduring personality characteristic within trait theory models like the Five-Factor Model.
- Trait extraversion is one of the five major dimensions of personality in the Big Five taxonomy.
Variants and Related Words
- Extravert (or Extrovert) (n): A person who possesses the quality of extraversion.
- He is a classic extravert who gains energy from social gatherings.
- Extraverted (or Extroverted) (adj): Having the characteristics of extraversion.
- She has an extraverted personality that draws people to her.
- Extraversive (adj): Relating to or characterized by extraversion. (This form is less common.)
- The therapist noted his client's extraversive tendencies.
Synonyms
- Outgoingness: A tendency to be sociable and responsive to others.
- Sociability: The quality of enjoying and seeking out the company of others.
- Gregariousness: The tendency to live or associate with others; fondness for companionship.
Antonyms
- Introversion: A personality orientation where interest is directed inward toward the self and one's own thoughts and feelings.
- Shyness: The quality of being nervous or timid in the company of others. (Note: Shyness is a behavioral manifestation, not a direct synonym for introversion, but is often contrasted with extraversion.)
Noun
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(psychology) an extroverted disposition; concern with what is outside the self
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