Some Active (extrovert) Characteristics

• I enjoy working in a group
• I can learn things better if I can do them
• I am energized by interacting with people
• When I am alone, I often seek out others to talk to
• I enjoy meeting many different people

Active people enjoy being around others. They are energized by interaction with people. If they go to a party they will stay late and enjoy meeting new people. Active people learn by doing things, trying things out rather than pondering them. Sometimes they call themselves hands-on learners.

Some Reflective (introvert) Characterisitics

• I enjoy being alone
• I become exhausted from too many people around
• When I am exposed to something new, I need to think about it
• I prefer interacting with one person at a time
• I usually do not like working in groups
• I would rather work with one other person than on a group project
• I do not like to be rushed, I need time to reflect

Reflective people may enjoy being around others but become exhausted from too much interaction with too many people for too long. They will seek solitude in order to “recharge.” When learning something new, reflective people prefer to ponder over it or perhaps summarize or reorganize it in order to understand it.