Presents

Extraversion-Ambiversion-Introversion

Arlene R. Taylor PhDwww.arlenetaylor.org Brain References

The amount of energy expended in relation to amount of stimulation in the environment

It may or may not involve people…

3rd LayerArlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc

Extreme extravert – a special callus allows the brain to function in environments that would overwhelm other brains

Extreme introvert - a special ability shuts out additional input so it can process what has already been absorbed

Ambiversion – does not exhibit the special forms of giftedness

A Special Giftedness Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc

The E:I ContinuumArlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc

Extraverts

15% Ambiverts

70%

Introverts

15%

You can move along the continuum at will to some degree, but if you spend large amounts of time away from your innate position it will cost you significantly in energy

Generally, who does society reward?

Blood Flow Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc

Extraverts 15%

Lower blood flow to brain (lower internal stimulation) 

Ambiverts

Introverts 15%

Higher blood flow rates to the brain (higher internal stimulation)PET Scan studies by

Dr. Debra Johnson

Activation Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc

Extraverts 15%

Dominant pathway activated by dopamine(a sense of pleasure)

Ambivert

Introverts 15%

Dominant pathwayactivated by acetylcholine (alertness, attention)

PET Scan studies by Dr. Debra Johnson

PET Scans Cont’d Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc

Extraverts 15%

Shorter, fast-acting, less complicated blood-flow patterns

Involve areas related to variety, novelty, sensory processing

Ambiverts

Introverts 15% 

Longer, more complex blood-flow patterns

Involve areas related to internal pondering

Extraverts 15%

Data reduced in size and intensity

Amb

Introverts 15%

Data magnified in size and intensity

#1 Data ModificationArlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc

Incoming data is triaged by the thalamus and sent on to the decoding center

In some brains, the data are altered by the Reticular Activating System

Extraverts 15%

Crave stimulation

Resistant to punishment

Need lower doses ofpain/sleeping meds

Amb

Introverts 15%

Overloaded quickly

Sensitive to punishment

Need higher dosesof pain/sleeping meds

#1 Modification, Cont’dArlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc

#2 Energy RechargingArlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc

Extraverts 15%

Spend energy freely

Recharged by interactingwith outer world

Amb

Introverts 15%

Spend energy cautiously

Recharge by interacting with inner world - takes much longer to recharge

#2 Recharging, Cont’dArlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc

Extraverts 15%

Energy drained by an under- stimulating environment (bored, restless, delinquent)

Need frequent breakswhen trying to focus

Amb

Introverts 15%

Energy drained by over-stimulating environment (tired, depressed, sick)

Can focus for longperiods if interested

#3 ExperiencesArlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc

Extraverts 15%

The more experiences the better

Want to participate

Prefer variety, highintensity, and different types of stimuli

Amb

Introverts 15%

Ponder experiences

Want to observe

Prefer less variety / intensity and moredepth situations

#3 Experiences, Cont’dArlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc

Extraverts 15%

Generally score higher on “positive”

current-mood scales

Amb

Introverts 15%

Tend to dwell on the negative

features of life / social

situations

“Appointment? No, Thursday is out. How about never—is never good for you?”

#4 ApertureArlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc

Extraverts 15%

Can zoom in (as it were)

Less easily distracted by surroundings when interested in the goal or task

Amb

Introverts 15%

Take in large amounts of data second for second

More easily distracted by surroundings

#4 Aperture, Cont’dArlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc

Extraverts 15%

Better short-term memory

Tolerate high-tension situations better (e.g., exams)

Amb

Introverts 15%

Better long-term memory but recall may fail under stress or pressure

Tend to be more sensitive to stimuli at all levels

#5 NorepinephrineArlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc

A hormone synthesized by the adrenal medulla and implicated in resisting stress; and a neurotransmitter secreted in the brain stem that influences alertness, attention, moods, sleep, dreaming…

Levels tend to rise in the presence of chronic anxiety (e.g., two or more years)

#5 Norepinephrine, Cont’dArlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc

Extraverts 15%

Lower levels innately

Tend to do well at high-stimulation / high-excitement tasks (e.g., swat teams, ambulance)

Amb

Introverts 15%

Higher levels innately

Tend to do better at tasks requiring careful attention (e.g., radar-screen tracking)

Impact on Teamwork Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc

Anyone can choose to function on a team but your energy expenditures, comfort levels, and relative success may differ

Society currently rewards twopositions – both in ambiversion

Some try to function in ambiversion regardless of innate preference to obtain societal rewards

Teamwork, Cont’d Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc

Extraverts

15%

Ambiverts 70% Introverts

15%Like to be the boss

Like teams and

teamwork

Resource specialists

Independent workers, star performers, deal makers

Independent workers,

researchers, and writers

EmpowermentArlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc

Extraverts 15%

Ambiverts

70%

Introverts 15%

Introverts who try to keep up with extraverts may get sick; extraverts who try to function in

introverted environments may fall asleep

When possible, select environments that are optimum for your brain—and be sensitive to

the differences of others