The parameters of introversion-extroversion are widespread in psychological science in the process of research and categorization of personality types and their characteristics. Ambibert is a concept that corresponds to the middle of the IE line. The development of this phenomenon was carried out by Karl Gustav Jung and Hans Jürgen Eisenck, who had slightly different views on this problem.
K.G. Jung and his theory of introversion-extroversion
The psychoanalyst placed such a criterion as the orientation of the libido of the individual at the basis of this classification. If energy goes into the external environment, extroversion is manifested, so such a person adores social and practical life and does not like immersion in an imaginary inner world, the realm of reflection. If the libido is directed inward, then introversion is manifested, which means a desire to represent, reflect, do different imaginary, and not real operations with objects of the outside world. And who is the ambivert? This parameter takes an intermediate position.
K.G. Jung argued that there are no pure types, so an ambivert is a completely normal state of an individual. The scientist made a comparison of these categories with a heartbeat: alternations between systole (reduction) - introversion - and diastole (relaxation) - extraversion. But mainly a person adheres to a single parameter and acts within its framework.
No one says one type is good and the other is bad. Each has its own negative and positive qualities. It happens that an individual in a stressful situation changes the line of behavior. The best option is an ambivert. The characteristic features of both parameters are combined in one person. This makes it flexible, able to respond differently depending on the situation and the relevance of a particular method.
Introverts tend to be interested only in their thoughts, inner experiences. They are in their own world, in which they feel good, but this is fraught with the loss of contact with reality. A vivid example is an absent-minded scientist.
Extroverts are characterized by a special involvement in the world of things. They have good contact with reality, are interested in what is happening in society. Alienation of the internal environment is about them. The world affects introverts, and on it, in turn, is affected by extroverts.
Change of views K.G. cabin boy
Time passed, science did not stand still, and the scientist K.G. Jung changed and improved his views a little. In addition, he said that the ambiver is the most adaptive type, because it has the properties of both an extrovert and an introvert. Also, the psychoanalyst developed the doctrine of the psychological functions that make up IE, namely, about thinking, feeling, feeling and intuition.
G.Yu. Eisenck and his theory of introversion-extroversion
G. Yu. Aizenk borrowed the above concepts from K.G. Jung, but filled them with a different meaning. For a scientist, these are two poles of one superfactor, which is defined as a complex of personality traits correlating with each other and has genetic determination.
Typical features of an extrovert are sociability, optimism, impulsiveness, a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, not very strong control over emotional experiences. A typical introvert is characterized by shyness, remoteness from other people, except relatives, planning their actions, calm, love of order, control over feelings.
Ambibert is a person who has a fuzzy expression of the features of the two parameters described above. If you use the test, then such an individual gains an average number of points. But all the same, an ambivert may be inclined either to extraversion or to introversion.
Views of C. Leonhard
Psychiatrist C. Leonhard in his own way rethought the concept introduced by C. G. Jung, and believed that extraversion was characterized by lack of will, exposure to outside influences, and introversion - a strong will.
But it should be remembered that the classification of this scientist refers to pathological manifestations of personality.