5.4.1 Introvert and extrovert characteristics

• What arousal levels do introverts perform best under?

  Low arousal levels
• Introverts can maintain focus better in high-energy environments.

  False
• Order the contrasting characteristics of introverts and extroverts in sports psychology:

  1️⃣ Preference for solitary vs. social activities

  2️⃣ Internal vs. external focus

  3️⃣ Low vs. high arousal levels
• What type of focus do introverts have during sports?

  Internal focus
• Introverts reflect internally on their performance to identify strengths and weaknesses.


  True
• Introverts perform best in quiet, low-stimulation environments
• Extroverts thrive in high-energy environments with cheering crowds.


  True
• Introverts are motivated by external feedback and comparisons.

  False
• Introverts perform best in high-stimulation environments.

  False
• Arrange the following characteristics in pairs to differentiate introverts and extroverts:

  1️⃣ Preference for solitary activities ||| Preference for social activities

  2️⃣ Internal focus ||| External focus

  3️⃣ Low arousal levels ||| High arousal levels
• Introverts feel more energized and focused when training or competing alone
• What is the primary focus of introverts when analyzing their sports performance?

  Internal analysis
• Extroverts focus on external feedback and comparisons
• Extroverts thrive in stimulating, high-energy environments
• What type of activities do introverts prefer in sports psychology?

  Solitary activities
• Match the characteristics of introverts with their examples in sports:

  Preference for solitary activities ↔️ Individual sports like running or swimming

  Internal focus ↔️ Reflecting on personal performance

  Low arousal levels ↔️ Thriving in quiet conditions during golf
• What type of sports do extroverts prefer in sports psychology?

  Team sports
• What are the key differences between introverts and extroverts in sports psychology?

  Activity, focus, arousal
• What can coaches and athletes do by understanding personality differences?

  Tailor training environments
• Match the characteristics with examples for extroverts:

  Social activities ↔️ Team sports

  External focus ↔️ Praise and recognition

  High arousal levels ↔️ Large cheering crowd
• Introverts enjoy individual sports like golf
• Extroverts perform best in high-energy environments with a large, cheering crowd