External Xe

Internal Xi

Description

Outward Orientation

(of psychophysical energy)

An externally focused disposition where energy is channeled toward active environmental engagement, marked by confident social outreach, assertive verbal and gestural expression, and a drive for leadership and novelty. It involves fluid adaptation to new interactions, opportunity-seeking cognition, and heightened physical vitality, fundamentally enabling efficient harnessing of external resources for social and achievement-oriented pursuits in stimulating settings.

General Meaning

Open system

Intellectual Level

Fast, superficial thinking

Social Level

Expansion, outreach

Physical Level

Energy expenditure (excess energy)

HiTOP

Low Detachment

Attention seeking

Externalizing

Excitement seeking

Antagonistic Externalizing

Dominance

Clusters

#Trait
1General Energy Potential
2Voice Loudness
3Talkativeness
4Speech and Thought Speed
5Emotional Leadership
6Restlessness
7Broad Gestures & Impulsivity
8Entrepreneurial Machiavellianism & Quick Verbal Reaction
9Orientation to the External World
10Impatience & High Reactive Irritability
11Brusqueness, Fearlessness & Decisiveness
12Fervor & Impulsive Temper (Emotional Excitability)
13Ease of Formulating Smooth Speech
14Ability to Push Aside Opponents
15Dislike of Monotony; Inner Dynamism & Liveliness
16Showiness, Unselfish Lying & Self-Admiration
17Love of Mimicry & Imitation
18Uncompromisingness; Enjoyment of Debate