UAOA Conference May 29-30, 2013

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1 UAOA Conference May 29-30,

2 Extending the Introvert Directing the Extrovert UAOA Conference 2013 Presented by: Lauri Merrill Terry Robinson Susan Williams 2

3 The Swiss psychologist, Carl Jung, developed a way to categorize our inborn tendencies. Katherine Cook Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers elaborated on Jung s theory to create the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, an assessment tool that helps identify personality preference. 3

4 Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Inborn preferences Extrovert Sensing Flow of energy How take in information Introvert intuition Thinking Way of making decisions Feeling Judgment Describes your life style Perception 4

5 Introversion and extroversion aren t fixed categories. There is a personality spectrum, and an individual may be any place along that continuum. Extrovert Ambivert Introvert 5

6 Extroversion and Introversion is a PREFERENCE. We all can function in the either world, but we prefer to act in a way that is more comfortable for us. I prefer to study in a group. I prefer to study alone. Signature 6

7 Y N Quiz: Are You An Introvert or An Extrovert? 1. I prefer one-on-one conversations to group activities. 2. I often prefer to express myself in writing. 3. I enjoy solitude. 4. I seem to care about wealth, fame, and status less than my peers. 5. I dislike small talk, but I enjoy talking in-depth about topics that matter to me. 6. People tell me that I m a good listener. 7. I m not a big risk-taker. 8. I enjoy work that allows me to dive in with few interruptions. 9. I like to celebrate birthdays on a small scale, with only one or two close friends or family members. 10. People describe me as soft-spoken or mellow. 11. I prefer not to show or discuss my work with others until it s finished. 12. I dislike conflict. 13. I do my best work on my own. 14. I tend to think before I speak. 15. I feel drained after being out and about, even if I ve enjoyed myself. 16. I often let calls go through to voic If I had to choose, I d prefer a weekend with absolutely nothing to do to one with too many things scheduled. 18. I don t enjoy multi-tasking. 19. I can concentrate easily. 20. In classroom situations, I prefer lectures to seminars. 7

8 Energized by being around other people Expresses thoughts and emotions freely Tend to think as they talk Acts and then (maybe) reflects Often friendly, talkative and easy to know 8

9 Margaret Thatcher Muhammad Ali Steve Jobs Oprah Ronald Reagan Steve Martin Mark Twain Winston Churchill Bill Clinton 9

10 Chatty and talkative, maybe even interrupting you Tells you more than you really need (or want) to know Sits or stands close to you Leans in, maybe too close (especially if you are an introvert) May have changed their mind about their major 2-4 times May be more stressed than you would expect Friendly, easy to like More likely to make requests 10

11 Directing the Extrovert Student Prefers talking to listening. Be patient with their chattiness, bringing them back to the issue at hand (repeatedly) if necessary. Works through problems out loud. Realize they may talk about options and sometimes by the time they are through talking they have solved the problem. 11

12 Directing the Extrovert Student Prefers to take action quickly. Encourage them to take more time making decisions like picking classes, changing majors, etc. Like to be put in direct contact with new people and experiences. Support their involvement in clubs, and organizations, but caution against over socializing if grades are suffering. 12

13 Energized by being alone Keeps thoughts & emotions private Like to think before they speak Observes situation before participating Reserved, quiet & internally focused 13

14 Warren Buffett Bill Gates Moses Charles Darwin Glenn Close Julia Roberts Harrison Ford Steven Spielberg Hillary Clinton Lauri, Susan & Terry 14

15 What May Identify an Introvert Student Listens closely Will think before speaking or acting May sit at a distance from your desk or lean away from you May be overwhelmed with new experiences especially as a new freshman May be experiencing unhappiness with a (extrovert) roommate 15

16 Extending the Introvert Student Likes to work independently or in small groups. Suggest studying in the library or other quiet place if study groups are uncomfortable, but encourage them to participate in class discussions. Start small and let confidence grow. Happier being on the fringe of activity. Encourage joining clubs, activities or service groups in their interest area they don t have to run for leadership positions (although they often make great leaders) 16

17 Extending the Introvert Student Prefers to avoid a lot of partying, loud boisterous events, and late night adventures. Suggest there is nothing wrong with this feeling. About 1/3 of other college students feel the same way. Enjoys being alone to recharge. It s okay to recharge alone. Much of our most creative thinking is done when we are alone. Just don t hide. Excels at focusing for long periods of time. Knowing this is your strength makes learning easier. 17

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19 Extrovert perform better than introvert in the presence of television distraction. The introvert is about as familiar with the everyday happenings in his environment as the extrovert. There is little or no difference between men and women in introversion and extroversion. Introverts prefer to focus at one thing a time. Extrovert are better at multitasking. Individuals tend to rate themselves as more introverted than their associates judge them to be. Introvert does not equal shy. Extroverts are significantly higher on concerns about global issues than introverts. 19

20 Extrovert The Ambivert Introvert Ambivert is a term used to describe people who fall more or less directly in the middle and exhibit tendencies of both groups. An ambivert is normally comfortable with groups and enjoys social interaction, but also relishes time alone and away from the crowd. They are comfortable in both worlds! 20

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22 References Cain, S. Quiz are you an introvert or an extrovert (and why does it matter?). [online] available: Cain, S. (2012, February 6 ). Secrets of a super successful introvert. [0nline] available: Being-Soft-Spoken-Isnt-a-Bad-Thing Davis, F.; Rulon, P. Gossip and the introvert. [online] The Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology. Abstract from: PsycINFO Record. Fawal, J. (2012, April 23). College and the introvert. USA Today, [online] available: blog/college-and-the-introvert Furnham, A, Gunter, B. and Peterson, E. (1994, December) Television distraction and the performance of introverts and extroverts. Applied Cognitive Psychology. 8.7, p

23 References (continued) Heidbreder, E. Introversion and extroversion in men and women. [online] The Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology Abstract from PsycINFO Database Record Heidbreder, E. Measuring introversion and extroversion. [0nline] The Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology Abstract from: PsycINFO Database Record. Ruf, D., Radosevich, D. (2009 Oct-Dec) How personality and Gender may relate to individual attitudes toward caring for others. Roeper Review. 31.4, p Walsh, B. (2012, February 6). The upside of being an introvert (And why extroverts are overrated). Time, 179, p

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