The act of introverting, or the state of being introverted; the act of turning the mind inward.
In Eysenck's system, a trait dimension that refers to the main direction of a person's energies; toward the outer world of objects and other people (extroversion) or toward the inner world of one's own thoughts and feelings (introversion).
Preoccupation with oneself and accompanying reduction of interest in the outside world. Contrast to extraversion. See also: Treatment
See extroversion/introversion.
the condition of being folded inward or sheathed
(psychology) an introverted disposition; concern with one's own thoughts and feelings
Jung's term for a person whose mind is internally turned. In modern Psychology, a person who is withdrawn, restful and prefers to be alone.
personality type in which primary interest is directed inward, to thoughts and ideas rather than external events and things.
The tendency to direct one's thoughts and feelings toward oneself.
an attitude in which a person directs his interest to his own experiences and feelings rather than upon external objects or other persons: opposed to extroversion.
A mode of psychological orientation where the movement of energy is toward the inner world. (Compare extraversion.)
A mode of psychic functioning in which interest, value and meaning are found predominantly in the inner life of the individual; i.e., values are determined largely by the subject's internal reactions. Introversion is the opposite of extraversion.
introverted: Directed inwardly; a concentration of energy on inner-psychic processes, oriented to an inner evaluation of experience. SEE MY WEBSITE, THE INTROVERTZCOACH
