According to Carl Jung, an extrovert is an individual who is energized by being outgoing and socially oriented. They primarily derive their energy from their interactions with other people and the external world.

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Based on where people derive their energy from, Carl Jung categorized people as follows:

- Introverts
- Extroverts

Carl Jung's Categorizations of Introverts and Extroverts

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Jung's Concept of the Extrovert

In Jungian psychology, an introvert is a person whose energy is primarily derived from their own inner psychic activity. While they can be quiet and reserved, they may also be social, but they recharge through internal reflection rather than external stimulation.

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