Extrovert vs. Introvert With philosophy and psychology many have tried to explain the perplexing nature of humans. We are most intrigued by ourselves. Numerous doctors, phsychologists, philosophers have emerged with a wide range of theories. Currently, the most popular human personality theory is the extraversion-introversion trait. The two terms were popularized by Carl Jung, a famous Swiss psychiatrist and psychotherapist, who founded analytical psychology. He theorized that each person falls into one of two categories, the introvert and the extrovert. Carl Jung stated, that the main dissimilarity is how people use their energy and their behaviour towards activities. An extrovert tends to be more outgoing, energetic, chatty, focuses more on their external world and gains energy from other people. But an introvert leans more towards a reserved etiquette, concentrate on their inner world and is fond of a quiet night to themselves. A person has both characteristics, but one is more dominant than the other. And if both traits are in balance, then ambiversion occurs. Extroverts tend to be more outgoing and openminded to other people. Since extroverts like to spend their time with others, they have better social and communication skills. An extrovert tends to form connections with others faster and easier, but they can be over the top and jump onto conclusions too quickly. Extroverts are seen to be excessivly emotional and hot-blooded. Introverts are quieter and reflect more. They have very good observation skills, because they don’t act until they know exactly how to do it. The may not have good social skills, like an extrovert does, but they are better analyzers and very independent. But many may feel they are judged and looked down upon other people, just because they don’t socialize as much as others. In my opinion, being an extrovert is better, because I believe that communication is a major factor in your life. Without having connections with a wide range of people from different backgrounds, one cannot learn to understand our world. But in truth, my answer may be very biased. I completed a free, online extraversion-introversion test. The conclusion of the quiz was, that I am a mild extrovert. My views and beliefs of the world vary from an introvert’s. And that’s important, because then we get to learn about others and the world.