extroversion
noun
ex·tro·ver·sion
ˌek-strə-ˈvər-zhən
-shən
variants
or extraversion
psychology
: the state of or tendency toward being predominantly concerned with and obtaining gratification from what is outside the self : a personality trait or style characterized by a preference for or orientation to engaging socially with others
Note: The psychologist Carl Gustav Jung first introduced the terms extroversion, extrovert, introversion, and introvert in the early 1900s to describe personality types that focus a person's energy on either the inner or outer world.
Extroversion focuses on any feelings of joy associating with others. Gregarious individuals enjoy large groups and the social aspects of any situation.—Melinda L. Korzaan and Katherine T. Boswell
Extroversion is characterized by being outgoing and drawing energy from interacting with others …—James M. Honeycutt
Wisconsin ranked among the top five states in America for "extraversion"—a trait associated with those who are sociable, energetic and enthusiastic …—Bill Glauber
compare introversion sense 2
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