We are glad to welcome you, dear readers of the site! Today it is the turn to talk about what constitutes an extroverted personality type according to Leonhard. We will learn its strengths and weaknesses, and also get a better idea of how to recognize it among other accentuations.
Main characteristics
An extrovert pays a lot of attention to what is happening in the external environment, sometimes not noticing internal experiences. He likes to spend time among people, avoiding loneliness by all means. It scares him the most.
Forms a value system, focusing on models and stereotypes already established in society. For example, he does not like a certain music artist, but if his friends are his fans, he will also go to concerts with pleasure for the company.
For this reason, a person belonging to this accentuation of character is easily pressured and influenced. It is easy to deceive him, since critical thinking is almost completely absent. Information coming from outside will not be analyzed, it is taken immediately for the truth.
Gaining energy and resources while communicating with other people, and it does not matter whether it is interesting to talk to them or not. If you have to be alone for some time, it becomes inert, sad, it can even come to the development of a depressive state.
He likes to watch films, various television shows, programs. In general, reflecting on life and paying attention to self-knowledge is not about an extrovert.
Quickly finds an approach to any person. Getting to know someone is not a problem for him. This is exactly the type who talks to strangers at stops, tells to the smallest details about his life to random fellow travelers and defuses tense situations, minimizing conflict.
It is interesting, fun and relaxed with him. Only the relationship with him is more superficial. He is capable of intimacy, but it is not easy for him to stay close to one partner. The monotony and scarcity of contacts causes him sadness and despondency.
Therefore, it is important to treat with understanding his desire to communicate with everyone who was nearby at some point.
Resources and limitations
This type of personality usually seeks to win the attention of others, which is why it “climbs out of its skin”, if only they like it.
He takes an active part in self-improvement seminars and trainings, attends various training courses, reads a lot … And this is all to arouse interest and make a good impression even on people completely unfamiliar to him.
He is an excellent storyteller, captivating with intonation and beautiful phraseological units. Only now he is so devoted to the process that he can lie, in order to make his story more impressive and memorable.
And he is so carried away by his inventions that he himself begins to believe in their reality. Perhaps this happens because he communicates often, and remembering where is the truth and where is fiction is very difficult.
Giving the process of communication completely, he often loses control over what he says. Why it turns out to be tactless, and sometimes tough, rude.
For example, at a funeral, he may try to “defuse” the situation by telling a joke. And he will be sincerely surprised if his attempts turn out to be misunderstood and not accepted by others.
Detstvo
An extrovert child is easily recognizable by his ability to quickly adapt to new conditions. That is, getting into an unfamiliar environment, he will not be afraid, but will begin to explore it.
He is inquisitive and active, prefers to gain knowledge experimentally. If an introvert, seeing an unfamiliar object, will approach it gradually, asking questions about what it is.
This allows him to understand whether it is something dangerous or not. And even after receiving the answer that there is no threat, he will still keep his distance. That extrovert, as soon as he sees this subject, immediately rushes to study it, not thinking about the negative consequences.
Therefore, often gets into unpleasant situations, injured and crippled. Why does he constantly walk with bumps and bruises, abrasions and cuts.
It happens to be the ringleader in the company, inciting other children to pranks. Parents have a hard time, because it is not always possible to cope with the irrepressible energy of an active child.
Professional activity
Given the nature of this type of accentuation, a profession should be chosen such that it is constantly among people. A closed office and monotonous work are not at all for him.
Sociability and the ability to conquer almost anyone, even after a few minutes of communication, usually bring considerable success. Therefore, you should pay attention to such professions as a guide, actor, teacher, manager, correspondent, diplomat, doctor, and so on.
The more contacts during the day, the higher the activity and the feeling of satisfaction with life.
Managers can safely delegate tasks such as presenting the company, product, speaking in public, and negotiating contracts. A person with this type of character accentuation will not only cope with them, but also receive satisfaction from the very process of work.
By the way, an extrovert is also unlikely to refuse business trips. Changing the picture, the chance to make new acquaintances and prove yourself — all this is of more interest to him than even the wages and travel allowances themselves.
Completion
And that’s all for today, dear readers! For more information on what are the strengths and weaknesses of an extrovert, you can get by clicking on this link.
Finally, we want to recommend that you familiarize yourself with each existing type of character accentuation, both according to Lichko and Leonhard.
Then you will have a broader understanding of what kind of people you are around and how to interact with them in order to avoid conflicts and get the most out of contact.
You can start your acquaintance, for example, with an anxious personality type.
Happiness to you and health!
The material was prepared by a psychologist, Gestalt therapist, Zhuravina Alina