1. Extroversion, Ambiversion, and Introversion
Arlene R. Taylor PhD
Brain References

2. Native Languages Metaphor Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
In addition to any written and spoken
Languages, the brain appears to
have several brain-function native
languages that are innate—naturally it requires less energy to use your own native languages
Your brain is also multilingual in that it can converse with and understand (to some degree) the native languages of other brains… although it requires greater energy expenditures to do so when they differ from yours

3. Your Five Native Brain Languages Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
Represented by the five layers on the
‘Who I Am Pyramid’
The EAI layer
involves the language of environmental comfort 

4. Three Labels (EAI) Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
Extroversion Ambiversion Introversion
Describe the brain’s native language related to the type of environment in which it functions most energy-efficiently, the amount of stimulation in the environment that it needs to feel alive, alert, and energetic, and the giftedness it possesses that is best expressed when there is a match with the preferred environment

5. Your Highest Score Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
Usually represents your EAI Native Language
Extrovert
15-16%
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Ambivert
68-70%
Introvert
If your scores are tied, evaluate your history!
How can you recognize and deal effectively with other EAI languages and still honor your own?

6. EAI Preferences Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
Extroverts
15-16%
Ambiverts
68-70%
Introverts
Extroverts: Prefer tasks, activity levels, and
environments with high levels of stimulation
Ambiverts: Prefer tasks, activity levels, and
environments with moderate stimulation 50:50
Introverts: Prefer tasks, activity levels, and
environments with low levels of stimulation 6

7. Ambiversion is a label of exclusion—
Extrovert (E)
Ambivert (A)
Introvert (I)
Extremes of extroversion and introversion may be recognized within days of birth
Ambiversion is a label of exclusion—
If neither E nor I, then A 7

8. PET Scans - Dr. Debra Johnson Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
Extrovert
Lower blood flow to brain (lower internal stimulation) 
Dominant pathway
is activated by dopamine (the feel-better chemical) A m b i v e r t s
Introvert
Higher blood flow rates to the brain (higher internal stimulation)
is activated by acetylcholine (alertness, attention)

9. Special Giftedness Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
Extrovert – has a callus that allows the brain to
function in situations that would overwhelm
or shut-down other brains (If not ‘E’, observe
and avoid trying to ‘keep up’ with them)
Introvert - blocks additional input (no callus)
when overwhelmed to allow processing
of what has been absorbed
Ambivert – does not exhibit these
special forms of giftedness; needs about
½ stimulation and ½ recovery time

10. Metaphorical Aperture Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
Extrovert
Can zoom in and focus narrowly – less easily distracted when focused on a task of
high interest
Easily bored, often needs to move to focus A m b i v e r t
Introvert
Takes in large amounts
of data second for second
Easily distracted and
Overwhelmed by too stimulating an environment

11. Data Modification Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
Incoming sensory stimuli/data is triaged by the thalamus and sent to decoding centers
Reticular Activating System (RAS)
modifies incoming data for E and I
Extrovert
Data is reduced in
size and intensity (‘table-top exercise’) A m b
Introvert
Data is magnified
in size and intensity (‘jolly green giant’)

12. Data Modification, Cont’d Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
Extrovert
Wants and can handle a great deal of sensory stimuli and input because everything is miniaturized A m b i v e r t
Introvert
Can become overwhelmed quickly with data / sensory input because everything is magnified

13. Energy Drains Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
Extrovert
Energy is drained by an under- stimulating
environment (bored, restless, delinquent)
Need frequent breaks when trying to focus A m b i v e r t
Introvert
Energy is drained by too stimulating an environment (tired, depressed, sick)
Can focus for long
periods if interested

14. Energy Recharging Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
Extrovert
Recharges by interacting with
the outer world – recharges quickly
so tends to spend energy very freely A m b i v e r t
Introvert
the inner world – takes longer to recharge so tends to spend energy cautiously

15. Norepinephrine Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
Hormone and a neurotransmitter (alertness, moods, resisting stress, sleep dreaming
Extrovert
Lower levels innately
Tend to do well at high-stimulation / high-excitement tasks (e.g., swat teams, ambulance, bungee-jumping) A m b i v e r t
Introvert
Higher levels innately
Tend to do better at tasks requiring careful attention (e.g., radar-screen tracking, complex accounting)

16. Stress and Recall Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
Extrovert
Tends to have better short-term memory
Tolerates high-tension situations better (e.g., exams, competition)
Often must ‘move’ to learn A m b i v e r t
Introvert
May have better long-term memory but recall may fail under
stress or pressure
Tends to be more sensitive to stimuli
at all levels

17. Teamwork Arlene R. Taylor PhD Realizations Inc
Extrovert
Ambivert
Introvert
Prefers to avoid teams and is an independent worker (e.g., just ‘does it,’ a star performer, a deal maker)
Can work with teams and teamwork
Prefers to avoid teams and is an independent worker (e.g., research, writing, composing)
Prefer to be chair or boss of the team
Prefer to be a resource specialist

18. Faster! Faster! Pedal to the metal!

19. “Appointment you say. No, Thursday is out
“Appointment you say? No, Thursday is out. How about never—is never good for you?”

20. Who does society typically reward?

21. “What do you mean skippin’ and frolickin’ were never your thing?”21

22. Who is more likely to go on a picket line?

23. “I’ve TOLD YOU . . . NOT in my study!”23