The Differences Between Extrovert and Introvert

H. The Differences Between Extrovert and Introvert

Extrovert and introvert are typically viewed as single continuum. Thus, when someone to be high on one it necessary to be low on the other. Burrus and Liza Kaenzing (1999) describe extensively the differences between extrovert and introvert by stating that extroverts are people that enjoy and need social gathering, engage in friendship with many people, quick responses, try to avoid solitude and do not like being alone, while introvert are usually taciturn, do not interest in participating in social gathering, prefer to do something in alone, more think and concentrate before doing something or talking (Marashi and Dibah, 2013, p. 346).

27) stated that “both extroversion and introversion may have positive features depending on the particular task in

Moreover, Dorney (2005, p. 26-

question.” He Point out that in both L1 and L2 the extrovert are more fluent and particularly in formal situation, while introvert are more interested in activities

such as reading, writing and drawing than activities which require them to act in outgoing way (Marashi and Dibah, 2013, p. 346).

To understand the differences between extraversion and introversion, Eysenck (1964, p. 8) presented the following description of the behavior of a highly extraverted and a highly introverted person:

The typical extravert is sociable, likes parties, has many friends, needs to have people to talk to, and does not like reading or studying by himself. He craves excitement, takes chances, often sticks his neck out, acts on the spur of the moment, and is generally an impulsive individual. He is fond of practical jokes, always has a ready answer, and generally likes change; he is carefree, easy going, optimistic, and likes "to laugh and be merry." He prefers to keep moving and doing things, tends to be aggressive and lose his temper quickly; altogether his feelings are not kept under his tight control, and he is not always a reliable person. The typical introvert The typical extravert is sociable, likes parties, has many friends, needs to have people to talk to, and does not like reading or studying by himself. He craves excitement, takes chances, often sticks his neck out, acts on the spur of the moment, and is generally an impulsive individual. He is fond of practical jokes, always has a ready answer, and generally likes change; he is carefree, easy going, optimistic, and likes "to laugh and be merry." He prefers to keep moving and doing things, tends to be aggressive and lose his temper quickly; altogether his feelings are not kept under his tight control, and he is not always a reliable person. The typical introvert

Based on the explanations above extraverted learners gain energy and focus from events and people outside of themselves. They enjoy having many friends and they like group work. Extraverted students like English conversation, role-plays and other interactive activities, while introverted learners are stimulated most by their own inner world of ideas and feelings. They have fewer friendships than extraverted students. They prefer to work alone or with someone they know well in a pair. They dislike group work. Overall, an extraverted person has tendencies toward social interaction, adventure, cheerfulness, and activity. However, an introverted person is unsociable, rather quiet, reserved and shy.

The following table below explained the work style of extrovert and introvert (Andriyani, 2013, p. 19) .

Table 2.3 The Students Work Style for Extrovert and Introvert

Extrovert

Introvert

1. I seek for different methods to

1. I seek for quiet for solve tasks.

concentration.