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Jung believed that the extravert directs libido (life energy) outside the self to
external events and people. This type of person is strongly influenced by forces in
the environment and is sociable and self confident in a variety of situations.
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In contrast, the libido of the introvert is directed inward. Such a person is
contemplative, introspective, and resistant to external influences. The introvert is
likely to be less confident than the extravert in dealing with other people and
situations.
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These opposing attitudes exist in all of us to some degree, but one attitude is
usually stronger than the other. No one is a complete extravert or introvert. The
dominant attitude at any given time can be determined by circumstances.