Extrovert: characteristics
Recently, it has become fashionable to label oneself - philanthropist, melancholic, extrovert and others. Often without fully understanding what this or that word means. This article will tell you who an extrovert is and why he is so special.
Characteristics of an extrovert
The name of this psychotype comes from the Latin word “extra,” which means outside. That is, these people are accustomed not to keep all emotions, aspirations and thoughts inside themselves, but to splash them out on those around.
Scientists believe that extroverts have the most easily excitable cerebral cortex. Extroverts have more blood circulation in the parts of the brain that are responsible for emotions than others. Such people are much more sensitive to useful stimuli.
Speaking from a behavioral point of view, extroverts are people who cannot live without increased attention to themselves. These are lovers of noisy parties and large gatherings of people. They often choose work that involves constant communication.
Extroverts are confident and have excellent communication skills. Of course, some people think their sociability is excessive, but it’s never boring with such people. Extroverts often say whatever comes to their mind. Without noticing that they are offending others. Although it is difficult to be offended by them for a long time, they are very friendly people.
These people often choose action rather than reflection. Their motto in life is “let’s go, we’ll figure it out later.” They take on any new business with great enthusiasm. And if they also have to become a pioneer - the height of extrovert bliss.
An extrovert is easy to recognize literally from the first minutes of communication - he will look directly at the interlocutor. While introverts prefer to look past the person with whom they are talking.
Extroverts are more likely than others to call themselves happy people. Of course, because they know how to enjoy little things and notice positive moments literally everywhere.
At the same time, extroversion has its disadvantages. For example, scientists believe that during adolescence such people are more prone to exhibit addictive behavior. That is, examples teenagers-rebels or members of various youth organizations - punks, football hooligans, these are precisely representatives of this psychotype.
Also small extroverts are friends with everyone, not realizing that some people can have a far from positive influence on the emerging psyche. Such people have no “brakes”.
Main punishment For an extrovert, it is the need to “sit within 4 walls.” Isolation from people, deprivation of the opportunity to receive emotions is the worst thing imaginable for an extrovert.
So, the signs of an extrovert:
- emotionality;
- dependence on society;
- sociability;
- active life position;
- constant gesticulation;
- soul to plow.
Types of extroverts 
Of course, there are different types of extraversion. Some representatives of this psychotype need time to get comfortable in unfamiliar company. Others immediately feel comfortable among strangers.
Types of extraversion:
- Touch. Unstable type, the most easily excitable person. Shows his emotions openly, does not know how to be a hypocrite. Likes to please people - give compliments, give gifts. Optimist. Doesn't know how to plan time and often does everything at the last moment. He takes on a bunch of things at once and does not know how to rationally distribute money.
- Intuitive. The king of improvisation. He loves flirting, but purely in words. In fact, it’s difficult to let people you don’t know near your body. Does not tolerate boredom, monotony and rigid boundaries of behavior. They don't like tedious office work. Weak willpower. They manage people well, but prefer to remain in the shadows.
- Logical-sensory. A hard worker, his work is everything. Thinks outside the box, looks for new ways to solve problems. Hot-tempered, but is responsible for his words. Family ties are highly valued. A very gambling person. Likes to argue and does not tolerate criticism.
- Intuitive-logical. He is peaceful, but does not tolerate attempts to tell him how to live. Will always come to the rescue. Loves comfort very much. Prone to apathy if he does not receive a new “dose” of emotions. Suffers from mood swings. Often wrong in people.
Such people can be very pleasant to talk to. People will strive to be friends with them if they learn to stop in time.
