2006-07-20 17:26:05 · 7 answers · asked by jenZay 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Neither. Saying that one is "better" than the other almost immediately implies a very BIASED value jugment regarding a stable characteristic of a person. Almost like racism.
Is one necessary inferior to the other?
Of course, extraverts would tend to think they're better, perhaps thinking that intraversion dooms one to a "boring" life of inward reflection and tendencies for social aversion. Likewise, introverts cannot imagine being an extrovert, who they might see as impulsive, loud, or shallow.
Both personality tendencies can function effectively, if people learn to monitor, manage and make use of their personal strengths (and weaknesses). In addition, we must also remember that a person is capable of thinking rationally, thinking about the self, and thus make decisions and act in ways that achieve balance between turning inward, and outward.
Lastly, remember that these are mere theoretical categories. In no way can any one typology scheme incorporate the totality of human experience or characteristics. Every individual has irreducible dynamism.
2006-07-20 18:06:48 · answer #1 · answered by ELI 4 · 17⤊ 5⤋
Neither: They are just different. An extrovert is energized by association with people whereas an introvert (who is able to socialize and enjoys people too) can be exhausted by too much socializing. An introvert is comfortable with him/herself and needs quiet time alone to re-energize.
I am an introvert and my friend at work was an extrovert. We were both active in an organization but did things differently. We each represented the extreme of the two types and working with her was an iilluminating experience.
2006-07-20 18:39:19 · answer #2 · answered by Lynda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We'll depends for a personality like who a boyfriend, a friend ect...
I belive a little of both to balance everything out. an extrovert friend or mate may always take the lime light, extroverts are always find friends easily are face paced and fun, introverts are calming and bring you down to earth they like to have fun too but not with a big group of people,
2006-07-20 17:33:52 · answer #3 · answered by kebbler80011 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's what the person does with their personality that counts. If he is extroverted and bullies people, is obnoxious, arrogant, self-centered, etc. then he is no use to anyone. People will avoid him and he won't learn to tone down his behavior or re-educate himself to more acceptable standards.
On the other hand, if the introvert becomes the traditional wallflower where he doesn't get out to meet people, then he is denying himself the pleasure of others' company and preventing them from knowing him.
Both men could be fascinating with experiences others haven't had. But, if they don't compromise and allow those of the other persuasion to get to know them, then they are the losers.
In other words, as the old song goes, you can't have one without the other.
2006-07-20 17:37:46 · answer #4 · answered by goldie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I don't think it really matters.....what matters is who the person is inside. If you're really curious about the psychological side.....me personally, I tend to be attracted to men who are extroverted because I am introverted.....this way we compliment each other.
2006-07-20 17:30:22 · answer #5 · answered by Melissa M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Extroverts definitely. Introverts are just subversive passive-aggressive manipulators!
2006-07-20 17:37:40 · answer #6 · answered by Zzzax 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
"The less said the less, the less done." (forgot author) but this has two sides to it. Ponder it.
2006-07-20 17:30:30 · answer #7 · answered by john_aka_bean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋