Ambivert: who is it, how to recognize and which professions are suitable for him?

It is difficult to surprise someone with the words "introvert" and "extrovert." But if these psychological terms have entered the circulation of most people, then knowledge about ambiverts is still insufficient. Meanwhile, this group is more common than it may seem.

The sonorous name "Ambivert" already contains a clue to the meaning. Many people know, of course, that “ambivalent” is something that can have two opposite meanings at the same time. “Ambidexstra” refers to people who possess two hands equally well. Similarly, in psychology, the word "ambiversion" means the presence simultaneously of the characteristics inherent to introverts and extroverts. This unique combination provides a good adaptation in the most diverse human community. The definition of ambivert indicates that such a person feels harmoniously in the company of new people, and in a completely familiar environment.

It may seem that this means achieving a certain golden mean. People do not withdraw into themselves, but they do not suffer in the absence of communication with the external circle. However, this is not the case: the high rate of communication and the maintenance of new acquaintances can be maintained only for a short time. Ambiverts can painfully perceive certain expressions of people around them. Importantly, this perception is sometimes preserved even with complete external calmness.

High adaptability to various circumstances, the ability to choose the most appropriate lines of behavior - this is a characteristic feature of ambivert. At the same time, it is important to understand that in reality there are no “chemically pure” introverts and extroverts. In living people, and not in psycho-types described in the special literature, signs of extrovert and introverted types inevitably mix up. And an ambivert is a person who, with great difficulty, even professionals manage to recognize the dominance of certain traits. Such individuals sometimes feel the need for quiet seclusion.

But such a desire is transient, and sometimes it is abruptly replaced by a desire to communicate with other people, even by telephone. Ambiverts can recognize themselves by this property: if they are forced to remain in solitude or communicate under circumstances beyond their control, they will calmly tolerate such a situation.

Another feature characteristic of the middle between an introvert and an extrovert type is the absence of any noticeable problems in adapting. Even communicating with a previously unknown person, the ambivert immediately realizes that the interlocutor needs, where he is cunning, and where he speaks the truth. A mixture of character varieties greatly facilitates empathy and recognition of even carefully hidden emotions.

Ambiverts equally well feel in the role of an observer and as a leader. These manifestations can easily switch, because at one point in time, a sense of detachment is more important, and at others, a demonstration of one’s importance. An intermediate level of mental activity does not exclude a certain amount of pride, but it rarely dominates. Ambiverts rarely openly conflict. Importantly, such people and others are trying to keep from open hostility.

Such a person is effective as an autonomous unit, and as part of a formal or informal team. When choosing a line of interaction with other people, she chooses not just the most profitable, but also the safest strategy. The one that allows both to achieve a serious result in case of success, and to interrupt communication, cooperation, if a failure happens, if the other side behaves dishonestly. Such a choice happens unconsciously, as if by itself. No need to study special literature, some kind of training or painful reflections.

Ambivercity is largely created at the biological level. This is a specific ratio of excitation and inhibition in the brain. It should be borne in mind that despite the apparent predestination and predestination of mental flexibility, it can be adjusted, although it is difficult to correct. It is possible to recognize one’s identity as an ambivert personality type even without resorting to psychologists.

It is enough to realize the extent to which such moments are adequate for a person:

• periodic decrease in activity with the transition to the position of "observer";
• manifestation of outstanding leadership and organizational qualities, but only in a particular situation that happens occasionally;
• the difference in the definition of behavior (some emphasize leadership inclinations, others almost do not notice);
• ability to keep calm in almost any environment;
• the same positive result in the group and in isolation from it.

In some cases, ambiververt more to extroverted. Such people can easily establish new contacts even with people from an unusual circle of friends, from another professional, ethnic or cultural group. The ability to easily share their thoughts and ideas about various problems, the willingness to disclose their experiences to the outside world is noted. However, from time to time, such ambiverts decrease their activity and leave for “quiet backwater”. There, they restore their psychic energy, which helps later to re-communicate and build interaction.

If you can not stay in peace and quiet, exhaustion of mental strength, emotional and intellectual fatigue occurs much earlier than that of extroverts. Therefore, they try to spend holidays, weekends, and sometimes even evenings and holidays away from people or with a minimum of them. If there is no opportunity to go to the river bank, to the forest, to retire in an apartment or a house - just walk along the streets, trying to be away from places where they can meet colleagues or acquaintances.

But there is the opposite type: ambivert, “which is a little more introvert.” Such a person prefers loneliness much more, is experiencing in him literally a vital need. Public activity can also manifest itself, but it is quite rare and short. Speaking figuratively, “going to the blackboard” at a school or university, delivering a report at an annual meeting or a weekly meeting is still possible, but to broadcast on television or play daily in the theater, it will be difficult to go to the cinema. It should be noted that such a mixture of personality traits can be carefully hidden. Among a large company - at a banquet, in a large working team, at a party, people around can admire the relaxedness and wit of a person, the manifestation of attention on his part. However, it costs a lot of mental energy, sometimes brings internal discomfort.

Ambivert with an introversion is characterized by the ability to reflect, think over and clearly plan their actions. A person is perfectly aware of his strengths and weaknesses in a particular situation. It is possible to think out the optimal strategy of action, correct it as necessary. Various failures and problems can be experienced quite acutely, but for others, except for the closest ones, this is not always obvious.

Knowledge of the general characteristics of ambiverts does not allow one to find out to the end what their advantages and disadvantages are. This topic deserves more thorough consideration. Ambivertu is quite accessible painstaking, time-consuming work. Suppose that the result of a separate stage is not obvious, but the very brilliant completion of a certain project, the embodiment of the plan gives a person joy. The main thing is that the goal should be clearly stated, turned out to be real and subjectively significant.

If these conditions are met, the ambiverts work in a planned and successful manner, even where people of other psychological types “give up” and stop in front of difficulties. The distance from conflicts and the ability to extinguish them makes it possible to reduce the level of confrontation in and around the collective. Therefore, engaging ambiverts usually reduces the heat of passions and increases the productivity of the group's activities. Even where everyone else would be involved in a scandal, forgetting about the performance of official duty. Clear control over emotions:

• guards against reckless decisions;
• allows you to distribute attention and make efforts more rationally;
• helps to reflect the attempts of manipulators to change priorities, to give the important things to the unimportant and vice versa.

Ambiverts are attentive and caring towards other people. It is comfortable to communicate with them, even if the situation is unpleasant, and the mood has deteriorated sharply. At the same time, the ability to maintain a distance is also a useful property. This blocks attempts at psychological pressure, additionally complicates all sorts of ingenious manipulations. In the bud, excessive familiarity and the transformation of informal interactions in a collective into a tool of some intrigues and squabbles are prevented.

Ambiverts know in advance how to fill the lack of mental strength and emotional energy, how to find inspiration. Such people, starting a new project for themselves, especially in an unusual field of activity, in a new environment or in non-standard conditions, never try to “stake out” their leadership positions. They "just" work according to plan. Meanwhile, many others are trying to intrigue in their favor, to unwind tricky combinations. Therefore, towards the end of the project, it becomes clear that it was the ambiverts that performed the bulk of the work and achieved brilliant success.

It is important to note that ambiverts are somewhat worse than introverts adapted to perform long monotonous work. Yes, official need and volitional qualities, other external circumstances can force such people to engage in it. But overall productivity will still be too low. An ambiverted person must be wary of excessive sacrifice and the desire to devote his life to someone else. Another drawback of this type of character is the frequent self-confidence, the overestimation of their strength; they are related to the fact that usually everything is too well done.

The above applies to any job. Because almost everywhere there are cunning, manipulators, troublemakers who must be resisted by opposing the properties of character and the objective result. But still there are areas of activity in which ambiverts should participate in the first place. Jobs in large teams, as well as all posts that involve constant communication with other people, are absolutely not suitable for them. This kind of activity, if you have to do it all the time, spends the strength of the ambiverts quickly and prevents them from realizing their advantages.

But in remote work or in a small cohesive community, they feel much better and more confident.People of this psychological type should periodically demonstrate their own work, summing up the work for a certain time. They manage to achieve good results in creative work, in intellectual studies of a different kind, where there is no rigid schedule and a clear framework. Ambiverts can be great artists, writers; at the annual exhibition or at the presentation of a new book, they shine, and the rest of the time they work in peace and quiet.

It is important to understand that in the first place for such a person is important self, well-being and comfort. Smart managers take this into account when placing in positions, when handing out assignments. Ambiverts can be entrusted with presenting counterparties to the project they have been working on for a long time. These people will cope well with the introduction of new assistants, additional employees. But all types of leadership for them are of little use.

Ambiverts but can be effective sales assistants and exhibition workers. Extroverts are more active, but the intensity of their efforts, sometimes growing into obsession, turns into distrust, repels buyers or customers. For these reasons, it is useful to attract people with an ambivert personality type in the field of marketing and advertising, as promoters, merchandisers and salespeople. They deeply understand the motives and way of thinking of other people, they know how to find the best approach to them.

Ambiverts feel quite good as copywriters, rewriters and editors. Such remote works, when the main thing is the ability to quickly penetrate into the essence of the new task, especially the required style, as well as clear self-discipline in time and sequence of works, are optimal for them. But if you do not consider the work with the texts, you should pay attention to volunteer activities. When such a person communicates with those in need of charity, he shows empathy. When preparing reports, solving financial problems and planning future activities, another positive trait of character is included - pronounced rationality.

What has been said above about sacrifice is very important also for:

• social workers;
• rescuers and firefighters;
• police officers;
• security guards;
• doctors and veterinarians.

All these people have to show compassion, but if necessary, quickly switch to "strictly rational mode." The ability to understand others, coupled with rationality and protection from manipulation, makes it possible to appoint ambiverts for positions in the personnel department, in the enterprise security service. The reasoned report of his position to others and the ability to understand the real motives of the opponent are relevant for politicians and public figures, for diplomats and correspondents.

Life, however, is not exhausted by work. And for all - for boys and girls, adults and the elderly, it is very important to know how to build a personal relationship with ambiverts. The easiest way for those who initially belong to this type of person. But the rest can solve this problem, given the simple principles. First of all, do not force ambiverts to communicate and correspond with each day, sometimes you have to let them not pay attention.

This type of personality causes a bad attitude towards everyone who constantly complains and “whines”. Manipulations, even the most subtle, are recognized very quickly, and are effectively cut off ... along with the manipulators. Counterproductive and emotional pressure, attempts at psychological pressure. Sometimes the ambivert is inferior, but will quickly break up the relationship in order not to succumb again. It is not advisable all the time to force such people to be in the center of attention, to take active decisions.

There are some more recommendations when dealing with ambiverts:

• no need to show aggression;
• vulgarity and brutality should be avoided;
• It is advisable to give the interlocutor speak without imposing a monologue;
• start communication with personal and interesting topics for a person;
• to periodically show attention and care during the transition to the introverted phase (although sometimes it is better to leave alone, alone - it all depends on sensitivity and the specific situation).

Eleven signs that a man is an ambivert are in the video below.