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The Gift of Introversion

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Conscientiousness is a tendency to display self-discipline, act dutifully, and strive for<br />

achievement against measures or outside expectations. It is related to the way in which<br />

people control, regulate, and direct their impulses. High scores on conscientiousness<br />

indicate a preference for planned rather than spontaneous behavior. <strong>The</strong> average level<br />

<strong>of</strong> conscientiousness rises among young adults and then declines among older adults.<br />

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I am always prepared.<br />

I pay attention to details.<br />

I get chores done right away.<br />

I like order.<br />

I follow a schedule.<br />

I am exacting in my work.<br />

I leave my belongings around. (reversed)<br />

I make a mess <strong>of</strong> things. (reversed)<br />

I <strong>of</strong>ten forget to put things back in their proper place. (reversed)<br />

I shirk my duties. (reversed)<br />

Extraversion<br />

Extraversion is characterized by breadth <strong>of</strong> activities (as opposed to<br />

depth), surgency from external activity/situations, and energy creation from external<br />

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