Comparing Extroversion and Introversion

Part 1 indicated that you were an Introvert (you lead with either Organizer or Relater), but Part 2 indicated that you are an Extrovert (X was higher than N)

Read each of the paragraphs below. Select the one that most accurately describes your life.


A. It is possible that you had an overly controlling parent or caretaker, were nurtured into a passive or submissive role as a child, and haven’t yet overcome the effects of the contrary conditioning, or you could currently be in a relationship that requires you to be passive to maintain the relationship. If either of these are true, you probably have an intense longing to be more extroverted and sociable than your internal programs are allowing at this time. Another possibility is that in the recent past, you pushed yourself too hard or have had too much stress in your life, and are now experiencing “burnout”. In this case, you have purposely chosen to withdraw at this time and, though you know the time will come when you will again want to enter the mainstream, for now you feel a need to be more reclusive than is normal for you.

B. It is possible that you were nurtured into a more aggressive role than is natural for you. This can occur when parents are overachievers and expect the same from their children. If this applies, you probably feel pressured to perform and you may still feel manipulated by someone significant to you. You probably push yourself to the point of discomfort on a regular basis and long for a time when you can retire from the “rat race” and take it easy. Your idea of a perfect retirement spot is likely to be a quiet little cottage in the country or a camping trailer where you can just move around the countryside at your leisure. Another possibility is that you have bought into the American societal ideal and believe that you have to be an extrovert in order to fit in. In that case, you probably coach yourself regularly in order to keep yourself interacting with others in an open, outgoing and extroverted way. Extroverted behavior is something you have taught yourself and, even though it seems to require regular effort on your part, you feel it serves you well, so you continue to make the effort.

If Paragraph A describes you more accurately, Part 2 is probably a more accurate representation of your nature. It is likely that you have experienced early or prolonged conditioning that has altered your self-perception. Your CORE Facilitator will explore this with you further.

If Paragraph B describes you more accurately, Part 1 is probably a more accurate representation of your nature. There is most likely something happening in your life right now that has you functioning contrary to your nature. Your CORE Facilitator will explore this with you further.