Personality: Theories & Types
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According to Analytical Psychology propounded by Carl Jung, when an individual directs their energy (libido) towards the external world, social contacts, and other people, they are termed as 'extrovert'. Conversely, while analyzing the determinants and psychological components of the 'introvert' personality, Jung stated that introverts focus their energy primarily towards their inner world, thoughts, and feelings. In this context, if an individual is extremely hesitant in social situations, self-centered, highly introspective in decision-making, and driven more by their imaginations and internal motivations rather than external stimuli, then according to Jung's classification, the primary determinant and psychological inclination of this type of personality exhibit which specific dimension?
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Carl Jung, in his psychoanalytic theory, classified personality primarily into introversion and extroversion. Introverted individuals direct their psychic energy (libido) inward toward the subjective world, which makes them self-centered, reflective, and less interested in external social interaction. For detailed study on this topic, you can refer to the Wikipedia reference.
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