presents extraversion-ambiversion- introversion arlene r. taylor phd brain references
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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