According to Carl Jung, an introvert is an individual who derives their energy from inner psychic activity. While they may sometimes be social, they are often characterized as quiet and reserved.

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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

Spielman, R. M., Jenkins, W. J., & Lovett, M. D. (2020, April 22). Psychology (2nd ed.). OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/psychology-2e/pages/1-introduction

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In Jungian psychology, an extrovert is a socially oriented and outgoing individual who derives their energy from being around others and engaging with the external world.

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