Different types of introversion

[Reptillian]

We all understand the fact that each introverts are different in a way and there are shades of grays when it comes to introversion. The point of this thread is to discuss the several types of introversion and which behavior attributes to one of these types. For example, a extremely introverted people who have the lack of ability to socialize may be considered more into SPD or the extreme end of the introversion while those who gets along with people more often might be considered less of the end in the extro-intro scale. What are different types of introversion other than INTP/INTJ?

Discuss.

 

[KazeCraven]

My associations with the term introversion come from my understanding of MBTI, so my first guess is that different types of introverts are due to different dominant functions.

Secondly, I think most people think of introversion-extraversion as reserved-outgoing or shy-bold. This is not part of the scale, though the attributes are correlated to an extent. Extreme introversion, then, is just a product of someone with an underused auxiliary function (and is Ixxx).

What is SPD?

 

[Reptillian]

That is exactly what I wanted to discuss which is the attributes that is correlated to certain degrees of introversion and extroversion.



People with schizoid personality disorder are loners. Generally they:

• Choose activities that don't require interaction with others
• Prize solitude and independence
• Are often unable to respond to normal social cues in social settings
• Harbor little desire for sexual experiences with others
• Can appear dull or indifferent to others
• Are followers rather than leaders in groups

Schizoid Personality Disorder (Not really one):

• Emotional coldness or aloofness
• Indifference to praise or criticism and the feelings of others
• Close friendships with no more than one or two people, including family members
• Social withdrawal, or continual avoidance of social activities
• Flattened emotions or lack of expressivity
• Inability to experience pleasure (anhedonia)
• General feeling of discomfort or restlessness (dysphoria)
• Having little to say
• Lack of motivation or persistence (avolition)
• Tendency toward underperformance in school or work settings

Needless to say, I'm one of those myself.