EXTRAVERSION CLUSTERS (NAME OR BRIEF DESCRIPTION):

The first six clusters listed below are the standard extraversion clusters in the Big Five system (the questions from V. Talanov’s questionnaires were specifically selected for these clusters to ensure they align with the substantive content of these clusters in the original Big Five model). The subsequent clusters are formed from questions that do not fall into the first six but highly correlate with socionic extraversion and have a distinct, original meaning that remains consistent across all questions within the cluster.

1. E1 - Friendliness
2. E2 - Sociability
3. E3 - Persistence, Initiative
4. E4 - Activity, Quickness, Impatience, Tendency to Mistake Wishes for Reality
5. E5 - Excitability, Thrill-Seeking
6. E6 - Cheerfulness
7. Overall Energy Potential
8. Loudness of Voice
9. Talkativeness (High Need for Speaking)
10. Speech Speed
11. Emotional Leadership
12. Restlessness
13. Expansive Movements, Active Gesturing, Impulsiveness, Weak Motor Inhibitory Control
14. Entrepreneurial Machiavellianism in Behavior, Quick Thinking and Verbal Reaction, Witty and Sharp-Tongued
15. Orientation Towards the External World and External Events
16. Impatience and High Reactive Irritability
17. Unceremoniousness, Fearlessness and Determination, Tolerance for Stressful Situations
18. Passionateness and Impulsive Non-Reactive Temper, Quick-Temperedness, Instant Emotional Shifts
19. No Difficulty in Formulating Smooth Speech Expressions
20. Ability to Push Aside and Outmaneuver Rivals and Anyone Standing in the Way
21. Cannot Stand Monotony or Long Engagement in One Task, Internally Dynamic, Likes to Wake People Up and "Stir Things Up" with Jokes, Brings Energy, Loves to Change and Transform Everything (Correlates with Restlessness)
22. Showiness, Selfless Lying, Self-Adoration
23. Enjoys Mimicking and Imitating Others by Copying Their Facial Expressions
24. Stubbornness, Enjoys Participating in Arguments

The first clusters in the list correspond in meaning to the standard extraversion clusters in the Big Five system, followed by clusters arranged in descending order of their correlation with "pure" extraversion.

More detailed information about the clusters can be found in the attached Table 4 (including the number of questions in each cluster and the correlation of its type profile with the "pure" extraversion profile).

Tables 1, 2, and 3 present, respectively, the type, trait, and functional profiles of all clusters.

Table 5 is a matrix of intercorrelations between the type profiles of all clusters.

Clusters 1 and 2 (friendliness and sociability) differ very little from each other, showing the highest correlation (0.95) between their socionic type profiles. The same is true for the corresponding clusters in the Big Five system.

The clusters most closely associated with socionic extraversion, based on the correlation of their profiles with "pure" extraversion, belong to the "energy" group. First of all, a person’s overall energy potential (Cluster No. 7), followed by loudness of voice, talkativeness, speech speed, emotional leadership, restlessness, and expansive movements. All six "standard" extraversion clusters from the Big Five (Nos. 1-6 in our list) have a lower correlation with socionic extraversion than the seven clusters in the energy group (which, notably, are absent from the Big Five clusters). Additionally, the clusters in the "energy" group show the highest degree of intercorrelation among themselves (see Table 5).

Beyond the 24 clusters listed, we were unable to identify any other meaningful clusters among the 10,000 questionnaire items (such that a cluster would consist of more than two questions, and at the same time its resulting socionic profile would correlate well with pure verticity).

Table 1. Clusters

Table 2. Dichotomies

Table 3. Functions

Table 4. Types

Table 5. Intercorrelations

ILLUSTRATION OF SOCIONIC VERTICITY CLUSTERS USING EXAMPLES OF INCLUDED QUESTIONNAIRE ITEMS

After each questionnaire statement, a number is provided, representing the linear correlation of the type profile of the statement with the averaged profile of the given holistic cluster.

1) E1 – Friendliness

1. I am always the life of the party and can manage the mood of people. 0.97
2. I would do well as a toastmaster, managing the fun at a celebration or dinner and keeping everyone entertained. 0.96
3. I always strive to be in the spotlight, setting the emotional tone for a group of people. 0.96
4. I am skilled, cheerful, and kind in dealing with people, able to entertain them without boring them—truly, I cannot. 0.94
5. I enjoy organizing celebrations. 0.94
6. I often visit friends or join various gatherings. 0.93
7. I bring noise and hustle to any group I join. 0.93
8. Without the emotions of others, I feel blind, so I love lifting the mood of those around me and actively "stirring" people for this purpose. 0.93
9. In communication, I easily become animated, restless, talkative, and playful in my manners. 0.92
10. Almost every day, I have reasons to laugh heartily—"ha-ha-ha!"—with a touch of giggling. 0.92
11. In photographs, I usually have a mischievous and playful look. 0.92
12. I am an emotionally creative person—active, loving new ideas, and particularly enjoy sharing fresh information and joking in a good-natured way. 0.92
13. I have a hearty laugh, and almost every day, something makes me burst out with "Ha-ha-ha!" 0.91
14. I create a cheerful, wonderful world around me. 0.90

15. I am considered a "dry" person in social settings. -0.88
16. I am distrustful of compliments. -0.89
17. The object of my first youthful infatuation was more cheerful and less serious than I am. -0.90
18. At times, I resemble a silent, impenetrable wall. -0.91
19. I never discuss my connections and acquaintances and avoid this topic of conversation. -0.92
20. Occasionally, I feel awkward and deflect with jokes when people often ask why I seem so gloomy. -0.92
21. I probably give the impression of being a reserved, introspective person absorbed in my own thoughts. -0.94
22. I adapt slowly to people, keeping my distance in communication for a long time. -0.94
23. In informal communication, I always "close off" from external intrusions into my inner world. -0.95
24. My problem is the distant psychological space I maintain with people—this stems from uncertainty in emotional interactions, but it is often perceived by others as dryness, callousness, or aloofness. -0.96
25. I slowly become close to new people and for a long time do not let them into my inner world. -0.97

2) E2 – Sociability

1. I am a more talkative, contact-oriented, and sociable person than my acquaintances on average. 0.97
2. In my youth, I loved noisy, colorful, and stimulating events like discos, etc. 0.96
3. I cannot sit and do something alone for three consecutive days—I constantly and necessarily need communication, even if it’s just by phone. 0.96
4. I am sociable, make contact easily, and enjoy talking about my connections, acquaintances, and relatives. 0.96
5. I have a strong need for regular communication and relationships with others. 0.95
6. My character is distinguished by liveliness and boldness in approaching new people. 0.95
7. I am better than others at creating and maintaining a high emotional tone in a group I belong to. 0.94
8. I cannot sit and do something alone for three days (even if I have friends)—I constantly and necessarily need communication, even if just by phone. 0.94
9. Situations of loneliness are unbearable for me. 0.94
10. I am often very active, always seeking conversation and interaction, feeling excited and happy. 0.94
11. I prefer dining and chatting at the table with company rather than eating alone. 0.94
12. With new people, even after brief small talk, I quickly form short-term trusting relationships. 0.94
13. I am open and relaxed in communication, willingly and frankly expressing my opinions and telling stories I have witnessed. 0.93

14. I avoid introducing my acquaintances to each other; I find it inconvenient. -0.89
15. I am a gloomy type who always sits in the corner staring into the distance. -0.89
16. I am unemotional in communication, calm, balanced, demonstrating reasoned judgments while coldly rejecting any pressure on me; I keep outsiders out of my personal life, live by my creative interests, and follow my own rules. -0.90
17. I am grimly eccentric and incomprehensible to others, and I don’t care about that. -0.91
18. It’s usually hard for me to think of something to approach a new person with when starting a conversation. -0.92
19. In my most frequent mood, I don’t want to see anyone. -0.92
20. I prefer spending free time alone. -0.93
21. I adapt with great difficulty to new human environments. -0.93
22. I quickly tire of intense communication. -0.94
23. Teamwork requiring frequent and quick communication switches is difficult for me. -0.94
24. People likely view me as a reserved and detached individual uninterested in everyday concerns. -0.94
25. I rarely initiate contact with others. -0.94
26. If I find myself in a state of solitude, I feel comfortable and become hard to reach. -0.95

3) E3 – Persistence, Initiative

1. I enjoy work that requires frequent decision-making. 0.96
2. I am socially and politically active, work diligently, and constantly expand the scope of my influence. 0.95
3. I am confident in myself, possess leadership talent, am enterprising and active in contacts, and strive for practical managerial roles in interpersonal relations. 0.95
4. I can skillfully lead both small groups and large collectives; I am a naturally good administrator by character. 0.95
5. I am always ready for action, struggle, and progress. 0.94
6. I am well-suited to the role of an official leader in a group, a manager who sets the pace of work with personal energy. 0.94
7. In a group, I enjoy and excel at "expanding" my influence and conquering leadership positions. 0.94
8. My self-confidence allows me to succeed in seemingly hopeless situations. 0.94
9. My energy and business-like demeanor often remind others of a fast-moving locomotive. 0.94
10. Upon first meeting, people usually see me as a promising individual with great potential. 0.94
11. I would enjoy intensive administrative work that involves decision-making. 0.94
12. I typically move quickly, energetically, and confidently. 0.94
13. My work rhythm naturally motivates those close to me to become more productive. 0.93
14. I know how to "expand" my influence and subdue those around me. 0.92
15. In everything, I always strive for large-scale efforts, substantial power, and significant tasks. 0.91
16. I have strong leadership skills in managing people. 0.91
17. My strengths are diligence, energy, and persistence. 0.91

18. I feel a lack of self-confidence and assertiveness in social settings. -0.89
19. From time to time, I need "pushing" from more energetic individuals to get things done. -0.89
20. I often feel downhearted and see myself as an unfit person for life. -0.89
21. If I need to make a phone call for business, I usually procrastinate as long as possible. -0.89
22. I am usually relaxed and unfocused, finding it hard to sustain active business efforts, especially if they require prolonged energy and dynamism. -0.89
23. I often delay actions and decisions—it’s just hard to arrive at something definitive quickly, and I often lack the "willpower" to act. -0.90
24. I know how to wait patiently for the right moment, remaining submissive to fate. -0.90
25. My favorite roles are as an observer of fleeting events or a wanderer along the river of life. -0.90
26. I am very slow and dreamy; it’s difficult to stir me into taking real action. -0.91
27. I frequently lack confidence in my abilities. -0.91
28. I often feel lethargic and need external motivation to act. -0.91
29. I quickly tire and lose focus, lacking "internal energy." -0.91
30. I only take initiative when there is no one else to act. -0.92
31. I often struggle with a lack of self-confidence and assertiveness. -0.93
32. Leading any group or distributing responsibilities is definitely not for me. -0.94
33. I frequently find it difficult to immediately and seamlessly begin the required action for a task—it’s as though a brief, involuntary mental block holds me back. -0.96
34. The job of a lighthouse keeper would appeal to me more than that of a factory director. -0.96

4) E4 – Activity, Speed, Impulsive Impatience, Tendency to See Desired as Real

1. Impulsiveness and uninhibitedness are characteristic of me. 0.96
2. I actively explore the external world, acting on it with impulsive actions. 0.95
3. At times in social settings, I speak off-topic, but even realizing this, I never feel self-conscious, as taking the initiative is what matters most. 0.95
4. My behavior is sometimes marked by "wildness." 0.94
5. I am restless, fidgety, and sometimes fussily active. 0.94
6. The saying "I came, I saw, I conquered" is closer to me than "Patience and work will grind all things." 0.93
7. Impatience is highly characteristic of me. 0.92
8. I would make a good journalist. 0.92
9. I am a person of impulsive actions. 0.90
10. In my work, I expend energy without hesitation or doubt. 0.89
11. To achieve success, I excel at making myself known and being in the right place at the right time. 0.88
12. My motto could be: "Everything, right now, immediately!" 0.87
13. I can multitask and handle several things at once. 0.84
14. I switch quickly and easily from one operation to another, from one action or movement to another. 0.84
15. I feel "in my element" in critical, rapidly changing situations where others hesitate or become lost. 0.83

16. I find it difficult to make decisions in haste; I definitely need time to weigh everything. But once I decide, nothing can stop me. -0.82
17. I am attentive and sensitive to cautionary warnings. -0.86
18. I prefer celebrating holidays with family in the same familiar place. -0.88
19. I spend a lot of time thinking and making decisions. -0.88
20. I feel uncomfortable in casual, playful environments with teasing and banter. -0.88
21. I am attached to certain familiar places and stubbornly resist changing my surroundings. -0.89
22. I rarely initiate conversations with strangers. -0.90
23. I lack impulsiveness and urgency; I am more methodical and pedantic by nature. -0.90
24. I always feel regretful and melancholic at first when someone "pulls me out" of my usual way of life. -0.91
25. I sweat almost every time I have to make contact with unfamiliar people. -0.91
26. I quickly become tired when a task requires frequent, flexible, and rhythmically varied shifts of visual and auditory attention. -0.91
27. Compared to others, I am more cautious, deliberate, slow-paced, and prudent in communication, conversations, and interactions. -0.91
28. I never rush to make decisions (unless I am pressured); I need time to think things through. -0.92
29. I am characterized by quiet but strong attachments to certain individuals. -0.92

5) E5 – Excitement-Seeking, Thrill-Pursuit

1. I often feel drawn to "feats of daring"; otherwise, I get bored. 0.96
2. I frequently get involved in risky ventures. 0.95
3. I enjoy states of excitement and tension. 0.94
4. Sudden, sharp gestures and movements are sometimes characteristic of me. 0.92
5. Silence, calmness, and routine always bore me and make me feel drowsy. 0.92
6. I love a life filled with excitement. 0.92
7. It’s hard for me to stop in a gambling game when I lose; I want to win back what I lost. 0.92
8. I am inclined toward sharp sensations and imagination-stirring adventures. 0.91
9. I enjoy being challenged by situations. 0.91
10. In games, I quickly become excited and competitive. 0.91
11. I am curious, responsive to all things new, uninhibited, and bold. 0.89
12. I often experience an elevated euphoric mood with a sense of boundless strength and "the world at my feet." 0.89
13. "Always change something, boldly take the first step without fear of it being unnecessary" is my rule. 0.89
14. I sometimes have periods (lasting several days or more) of extremely euphoric and confident moods ("the world at my feet"), alternating with irritability and sudden bursts of anger. 0.88
15. I enjoy any stressful situation if I "get in the groove." 0.88
16. For optimal tone and to avoid boredom, I need a vigorous and eventful life. 0.86

17. My main issue is achieving inner balance; I strongly dislike being pulled out of a state of calm and relaxation. -0.85
18. My activity is mainly directed toward preventing and eliminating situations where I might experience physical discomfort or emotional stress. -0.86
19. Small but reliable tasks appeal to me more than "global" but very risky ones. -0.87
20. I am not quick to adopt new trends and prefer to wait and see how they work for others. -0.87
21. When choosing between a strong desire and a subtle intuitive sense of danger, I will initially go with the sense of danger. -0.88
22. I never get carried away by the anticipation of winning: better a small but reliable gain. -0.90
23. Small but reliable gains are more appealing to me; strong risks don’t excite me but instead cause discomfort. -0.90
24. I focus more on avoiding failures than on achieving successes. -0.90
25. I can find satisfaction in a quiet, measured life. -0.90
26. Avoiding negative emotions is more important to me than seeking positive ones. -0.91
27. My typical problem is achieving inner balance; I strongly dislike being pulled out of a state of calm and relaxation. -0.91
28. If there is even slight doubt about a matter, I won’t get involved. -0.93
29. "The madness of the brave" is very far from me. In 99% of cases, I’d rather be cautious and warn others as well. -0.93
30. In my work, I care more about safety than success. -0.94

6) E6 – Cheerfulness

1. I am a person of elevated mood, cheerful and assertive, and I enjoy being part of groups and gatherings with influential and "notable" people. 0.95
2. I live a bright, strong, and beautiful life. 0.94
3. I am an optimistic person and take pride in my influence on the world and people. 0.93
4. I am constantly active, always among people, always on the move. 0.93
5. I almost always feel confident, supported, and protected—knowing I have the truth and like-minded individuals behind me. 0.92
6. Compared to others, I am usually somewhat more cheerful and active. 0.92
7. People around me value my activity, sociability, and organizational skills. 0.92
8. My usual state is a sense of active upliftment with a feeling of total control and security. 0.91
9. What characterizes me most? I am cheerful, active, and enterprising, with an open personality and an "American" smile that invites conversation. I easily embrace adventurous ideas and have a penchant for crude jokes and ironic remarks. 0.91
10. I am always confident in myself and feel no hesitation in social contacts. 0.91
11. Every minute of my life is filled with vibrant energy and happiness. 0.90
12. I make life decisions easily—the best and only possible options always come to mind immediately. 0.90
13. I feel no difficulty in making contact with unfamiliar people and feel absolutely confident doing so. 0.89
14. In social settings, I feel confident and speak calmly, without fear of saying something foolish or revealing a knowledge gap. 0.86
15. I am charming, democratic, relaxed, and easygoing. I can create an atmosphere of intimacy and trust but can also be sharp and daring when needed. 0.86
16. I almost always feel self-assured. 0.86

17. Due to shyness, I often avoided initiating contact, fearing rejection. -0.86
18. My most frequent problem in implementing plans is a lack of positive emotional energy. To realize my plans, I try not to miss moments of inner emotional uplift. -0.86
19. I usually anticipate failure in my endeavors. -0.86
20. In most of my states, my mood is closer to "minor" than "major." -0.87
21. I often feel like a sad, pessimistic, and anxious person. -0.87
22. I experience prolonged periods of gloomy, depressive moods accompanied by indifferent apathy. -0.87
23. I am usually not confident in myself. -0.87
24. My eyes often appear anxious and sorrowful. -0.89
25. I am frequently plagued by bad moods, depression, and tension. -0.89
26. I often feel constrained among people. -0.90
27. I am more often sad than cheerful and joyful. -0.90
28. I am frequently passive and grumbling, often looking for signs of illness in myself. -0.92
29. The job of a literary scholar in a quiet office would suit me better than being a press secretary in a large firm. -0.93
30. I often want to hide, withdraw, dissolve, or disappear. -0.94
31. I frequently feel dissatisfaction or fatigue. -0.94

7) General Energy Potential

1. I usually exude noise, initiative, activity, and energy. 0.98
2. I have an abundance of energy, and it always needs to go somewhere. 0.98
3. I am an uninhibited and sometimes noisy person, more decisive and energetic than others. 0.98
4. I often take the initiative. 0.98
5. I feel comfortable (or used to feel comfortable in my youth) at discos—with loud music and bright flashing lights. 0.97
6. I am free, uninhibited, and more emotional and energetic in all my actions than others. 0.96
7. I enjoy shaking people out of their lethargy. 0.96
8. At any moment, I am ready for energetic actions, often even "overdoing it" with my energy expenditure. 0.94
9. My presence energizes the entire group I work with. 0.94
10. I enjoy noisy gatherings. 0.93
11. I feel normal and comfortable in dense crowds of people during celebrations. 0.93
12. I often look for outlets to release my energy. 0.90
13. It’s natural for me to take the initiative in asking questions in conversations rather than waiting for others to ask me questions. 0.89
14. I am a person with very strong desires and drives. 0.89
15. Sometimes I am so full of energy that any plan to transform the world seems easily achievable. 0.89

16. My mood is somewhat too "even," overly apathetic and passive, with a noticeable lack of motivation or "zest for life." -0.90
17. My movements are usually somewhat "constrained." -0.90
18. I deeply resonate with the ideal of Epicurus: living in seclusion, avoiding public activity, enjoying pleasant conversations with friends in my own garden, and not demanding more from life. -0.90
19. I avoid making eye contact with others. -0.91
20. I think more about conserving energy than about finding new ways to expend it. -0.92
21. It is difficult for me to think or move quickly. -0.92
22. My movements are usually slower rather than faster. -0.92
23. In unfamiliar surroundings, I initially feel tense and look around cautiously. -0.93
24. My life feels dull, and achievements and feats no longer bring me joy. -0.93
25. I feel uncomfortable in large open spaces like wide city squares. -0.94
26. I am sedentary and can sometimes sit still for long periods. -0.94
27. I often lack energy reserves and sometimes envy the energy and freedom of others. -0.95
28. My desires and drives are usually weak, making it hard for me to step out of a state of indifferent observation. -0.95
29. When a noisy group of friends visits, I sometimes feel scattered by their energetic communication. -0.95
30. I love the state of silence and calm most of all. -0.95
31. Compared to my acquaintances, I am more passive and sometimes lack their level of activity. -0.98

8) Voice Loudness

1. When speaking to an audience, I always speak loudly. 0.98
2. My voice is loud—when addressing a crowd, people in the back rows can hear me without a microphone. 0.97
3. I always speak energetically and usually loudly. 0.97
4. In conversations, I am a very straightforward and noisily emotional person. 0.96
5. In company, I tend to dominate others. 0.95
6. I often speak louder than necessary. 0.94
7. My voice is quite resonant, with no issues. 0.91
8. In speech, I more often use changes in volume and tempo than rising or falling intonations. 0.89
9. Those around me always know my opinion. 0.88
10. Expressing my opinion comes more naturally and easily to me than listening to or probing someone else’s thoughts for an extended period. 0.87
11. I often speak louder than necessary in public. 0.86

12. I find it easier to influence the mood of one nearby person than that of a crowd or audience. -0.87
13. In conversations, my intonations often "drop in volume" toward the end of sentences, almost becoming a whisper. -0.90
14. Compared to most people, I am quieter, more restrained, and slower—in speech, movement, interaction, and work. -0.91
15. I am afraid to speak publicly or give speeches to a large audience. -0.94
16. I don’t like taking center stage in large groups; I usually feel awkward initiating anything. -0.94
17. Compared to my acquaintances, I am quieter and more reserved. -0.96
18. I usually speak softly and quietly—people will hear me if there isn’t noise. -0.96
19. My voice is quiet. -0.97
20. I typically speak softly and in a low voice. -0.98

9) Talkativeness

1. I am more talkative and verbally active than most people. 0.98
2. I enjoy talking—I can keep conversations going for a long time. 0.97
3. In conversations with friends, I usually speak or tell stories for more than half of the conversation time, meaning I talk more than my companion. 0.97
4. I am talkative and enjoy sharing and discussing what I’ve read or heard. 0.97
5. In chance conversations with fellow travelers, I usually talk more than my companion. 0.97
6. In company, I enjoy being noisy, telling jokes out loud, and laughing loudly. 0.96
7. I willingly and verbosely express my thoughts. 0.96
8. I often initiate lively conversations with fellow travelers or friends, enjoying storytelling in the process. 0.96
9. Compared to others, I am talkative and sometimes fidgety. 0.96
10. I enjoy talking more than listening. 0.95
11. I’d rather sit for five days blindfolded than in silence and complete stillness. 0.94
12. It’s easier for me to talk than to listen. 0.93
13. The person I first fell in love with had a quieter and calmer personality than mine. 0.92
14. In company, I tend to joke and play with words a lot. 0.92
15. Sometimes I talk too much and for too long, ignoring time constraints. 0.92
16. Professions like journalist, director, or tour guide would suit me well. 0.91
17. I need an audience every day; without one, I feel out of place. 0.90
18. When walking with someone, I prefer to talk rather than walk in silence. 0.89

19. I usually answer questions in short sentences and don’t like to construct long phrases. -0.84
20. I demonstrate creativity and knowledge only when it’s directly needed. -0.86
21. There are days when I barely speak at all—prolonged silence doesn’t bother me. -0.92
22. I don’t like being asked questions and dislike answering them. -0.93
23. My speech is usually monotonous and slow, with pauses. -0.93
24. I am secretive and rarely share my thoughts. -0.95
25. In casual company or with strangers, I am more reserved, dry, and logical than at home with loved ones. -0.95
26. I can go an entire day without speaking at all. -0.95
27. I behave more lively and emotionally with close people than in public or with strangers. -0.95
28. Compared to others, I lean more toward introversion and shyness. -0.96
29. I am not very talkative. -0.96
30. I am silent and rarely start speaking on my own initiative. -0.97
31. With friends, I listen more than I speak. -0.97
32. I am more of a listener than a talker. -0.97
33. In conversations, I listen and stay quiet more often than I talk. -0.97

10) Speech Speed and Mental Agility

1. My speech is fast, often with almost no pauses between words. 0.94
2. My speaking tempo is rapid, with words often "overlapping" each other. 0.93
3. I am often excited or irritated, speaking so fast that it’s hard for others to follow my thoughts. 0.92
4. I can speak quickly, almost like a tongue twister, when needed. 0.92
5. My speech sometimes resembles a rattle or the buzz of a sewing machine. 0.91
6. I often speak very quickly. 0.90
7. I frequently speak for a long time in one breath, without stopping for breaks or thought. 0.88
8. Sometimes I speak so quickly that it’s hard to understand me. 0.84

9. My speech is smooth, even, and fluent. -0.85
10. It’s true that I have a somewhat "sluggish" character. -0.86
11. I like talking but usually speak slowly, carefully choosing my words. -0.87
12. My movements are soft, flexible, and economical. -0.90
13. I am a slow thinker; my thoughts lack impulsive quickness. -0.92
14. I am slow in both speech and movement. -0.93
15. I usually speak slowly and deliberately. -0.96

11) Emotional Leadership

1. I love attracting the attention, admiration, and amazement of those around me. 0.98
2. It is important for me to be in the spotlight, so that all eyes and ears are on me. 0.97
3. I usually dominate others emotionally and expressively in social settings. 0.97
4. I enjoy being in the limelight and at the center of everyone’s attention. 0.97
5. I strive to stay informed about various events and enjoy being the center of attention. 0.97
6. I love being the focus of attention and know how to win people over, thereby attracting them to my side. 0.95
7. I feel jealous if the group’s attention shifts from me to someone else. 0.94
8. I can emotionally captivate and mobilize a crowd of people toward accomplishing something. 0.94
9. I seek new experiences, enjoy being the center of attention, and excel at networking and leveraging connections. 0.94
10. I am a great speaker—I can captivate an audience, lead them, and guide them. 0.94
11. I can express my feelings passionately, inspire people, and lead them. 0.94
12. I am a fiery person, capable of creating and sharing a mood with others. 0.94
13. In public, I sometimes tend to "show off," deliberately exaggerating my successes. 0.93
14. Close ones often accuse me of boasting (whether justified or not). 0.93
15. How do you tend to differ from the "average person"?
    1) Greater modesty
    5) Greater pride in oneself, one’s status, and achievements (sometimes visibly) 0.93
16. Emotionally, it is easier for me to deal with a large audience than with a one-on-one interaction. 0.93
17. I feel jealous if group attention shifts from me to someone else. 0.92
18. The larger the audience, the more confident I feel when speaking; I can sense audience reactions, adapt quickly, and steer the discussion in unexpected directions. 0.92
19. I enjoy being the center of people’s attention. 0.91
20. My favorite color, resonating with my inner self, is scarlet or bright red. 0.90

21. I strongly dislike interfering in others’ affairs or taking on such assignments. -0.85
22. I am more inclined to keep my feelings to myself than to express them aloud. -0.86
23. In my youth, I struggled significantly to take initiative in relationships. -0.86
24. I feel constrained when interacting with people. -0.86
25. When others are shouting and excited, I feel bored, indifferent, and unwilling to do anything. -0.86
26. I avoid interfering in others’ affairs because I want them to stay out of mine. -0.86
27. I sometimes feel helpless in highly emotional situations. -0.87
28. In social settings, I avoid taking center stage. -0.89
29. I feel embarrassed and "out of place" when suddenly in the center of attention. -0.90
30. Life should be quiet and unnoticeable. -0.90
31. I don’t know how to start a conversation with people I don’t know. -0.92
32. I never do anything "for show." -0.95
33. I have never sought nor seek to perform before masses; I prefer communication within a trusted circle of acquaintances. -0.95
34. I experience unpleasant anxiety whenever I am the center of societal attention. -0.96

12) Restlessness

1. I am often restless—I feel the need to constantly get up, sit down, move around, and fidget. 0.96
2. At times, I feel significant motor restlessness and impatience, unable to sit still for even a minute. 0.95
3. I am restless and always want to be in motion. 0.94
4. I can’t calmly sit in my seat for more than an hour on a daytime train—I always feel like walking around. 0.94
5. When talking while standing, I can’t maintain a calm posture; I’m more likely "dancing" than standing still. 0.93
6. I find it hard to stand still for more than half a minute—I start shifting, changing poses, and my arms and legs seem to move on their own. 0.93
7. I constantly seek fresh and new experiences—old and familiar things quickly bore and stop interesting me. 0.93
8. I am physically restless and fidgety, but I find this restlessness pleasant and natural—it doesn’t feel imposed or uncomfortable. 0.93
9. It’s usually difficult for me to sit still for long periods. 0.93
10. By nature, I am less sedentary and more physically restless than others. 0.91
11. I am an internally dynamic person. 0.90
12. It is easier for me to talk for half a day than to write a few pages. 0.90
13. I’d find it very hard to stand at attention for more than three minutes. 0.90
14. I can’t patiently stand in a queue for long—I start getting fidgety. 0.89
15. I strongly dislike boredom and do everything I can to avoid it. 0.88

16. I am a good listener and always pay attention to people until they finish speaking. -0.82
17. My handwriting is usually small and neat. -0.82
18. I often maintain my focus on one object for a long time, studying it thoroughly. -0.83
19. I rarely travel to distant places for vacations, preferring closer, familiar destinations. -0.85
20. If I lived in the woods, I’d prefer spending most of my time in a cozy hut rather than wandering in open fields and meadows. -0.87
21. I can entertain myself for months with the same games and activities; I don’t like "changing the record" often. -0.87
22. I’d enjoy monitoring static conditions (e.g., maintaining temperature and pressure in a boiler) more than managing dynamic processes (e.g., piloting airplanes or directing complex chemical processes). -0.88
23. I can remain stationary for long periods without issue, if necessary. -0.92

13) Expansive Movements, Active Gesturing, Impulsiveness, Weak Inhibitory Control

1. I am a fiery and chaotic person. 0.98
2. I have a lot of impulsiveness. 0.96
3. Broad and uninhibited gestures are typical for me. 0.96
4. My actions often involve some degree of excess—task volume, movement scope, and voice loudness. 0.96
5. Both in actions and movements, I tend to be expansive. 0.95
6. In conversations, I sometimes start gesturing broadly and waving my arms. 0.94
7. I tend to gesture more than others in everyday conversations. 0.93
8. My movements are expansive. 0.92
9. In enthusiasm and energy, I often take on too much. 0.91
10. During heated discussions, I easily shift to raised tones. 0.89
11. My gesturing is often very expansive. 0.86
12. In conversations, I am usually very frank—what’s on my mind comes out in my words. 0.86

13. If I were in the army at the front, I’d prefer being a sapper over a paratrooper. -0.85
14. Compared to most people, I have always behaved modestly and exemplarily. -0.85
15. When needed, I can easily stop and hold myself back. -0.86
16. I dislike large open spaces and prefer spending time indoors. -0.89
17. When nervous, my hand movements become constrained, and I gesture very little. -0.92
18. I am ironic, patient, and unhurried; I skeptically assess the prospects of any hasty endeavors. -0.92
19. I am economical in my movements. -0.93
20. I behave reservedly and conserve my strength and energy efficiently. -0.97

14) Enterprising Machiavellianism, Social Resourcefulness, Quick Verbal-Intellectual Reactions, Never at a Loss for Words

1. People easily fall under my influence. 0.96
2. I know how to skillfully promote something I want to sell. 0.95
3. I am better than others at "selling" something—whether it’s a tangible product or simply my verbal interpretation of something. 0.92
4. I can easily sway undecided people to my side. 0.92
5. I have a talent for selling even outdated or undesirable items. 0.91
6. In social interactions, I excel at leveraging situational advantages and opportunities. 0.90
7. I am never at a loss for words—I always know what to say or how to make a witty remark. 0.89
8. It’s true that I’m never at a loss for words. 0.86
9. In conversations, I often emphasize and play on others’ external flaws. 0.85
10. To raise my status in the eyes of my superiors, I sometimes deliberately and publicly make cutting remarks about people who aren’t favored by management. 0.85
11. I enjoy teasing my colleagues. 0.83
12. I know how to bluff effectively. 0.82

13. I am more prone to shyness or timidity than others. -0.93
14. I feel lost in unexpected situations involving many people. -0.94
15. I feel confused in unfamiliar situations with multiple participants. -0.94
16. When entering a new environment, I spend a long time observing before engaging. -0.95

15) Orientation Toward the External World

1. My focus is directed more toward the external world than my internal one. 0.93
2. My mind works very quickly and dynamically. 0.93
3. I’d enjoy and excel in a role like a coordinator, responsible for implementing innovations. 0.91
4. I think faster than most people. 0.90
5. I enjoy discussing "work in general," my various talents, skills, and abilities, as well as how to nurture and develop them to achieve goals. 0.89
6. I am quick to notice any useful opportunities around me. 0.88

7. I spend most of my free time at home in a chair or on a couch. -0.80
8. I am attached to my old belongings. -0.80
9. I enjoy small-scale tasks—like organizing paperwork, participating in online forums, or doing minor home repairs. -0.82

Important Note on Cluster 15

The foundation of Cluster 15 is statement #1 and its closest correlates. Contrary to Carl Jung’s assertion that orientation toward the external world should be the most defining characteristic of extraversion, this cluster is relatively weak, sparse, and less strongly correlated with extraversion compared to earlier clusters.

This observation suggests that the psychoanalytic notion of verticity (introversion vs. extraversion) as a simple direction of thoughts and aspirations either outward or inward is more theoretical than factual. In reality, the core of extraversion lies in the energetic component of the psyche.

Orientation toward the external world, as this cluster shows, is associated not only with extraversion but also with intelligence. Internal correlations of this cluster reveal that questions related to intelligence inevitably fall within its scope. The world of an intelligent person is broad, while the world of an unintelligent one (regardless of verticity) is narrow and focused solely on themselves.

16) Impatience and High Reactive Irritability

1. I am an impatient person and get easily irritated if I have to wait or when my words are not responded to immediately. 0.96
2. I am quick-tempered by nature. 0.94
3. I usually become instantly irritated and respond aggressively to any criticism or rebuke directed at me. 0.92
4. My character is marked by irritable obsession. 0.91
5. I can be as quick-tempered as a match when provoked—I don’t always control the proportionality of my responses and may react with "heavy artillery" to a minor jab. 0.90
6. I tend to be impatient when I dislike something. 0.90
7. Under nervous tension, I become noticeably more aggressive. 0.90
8. While I condemn rude and uncultured people, I can sometimes be quick-tempered and impulsive myself. 0.90
9. If someone of equal status offends me, I almost always react immediately, without hiding or "masking" my feelings. 0.87
10. I am extremely impatient and get irritated quickly if my partner makes mistakes or keeps me waiting. 0.86
11. I immediately "clarify relationships" verbally if I hear a rude or disrespectful remark directed at me. 0.85
12. I frequently display impatience. 0.82

13. It is true that I’ve practically never had anger outbursts since childhood. -0.88
14. Everything comes to those who wait, and I have this flexible talent. -0.89
15. I always exude a calm and soothing aura. -0.92
16. It’s very hard to provoke me—I can’t even remember the last time it happened. -0.93
17. It’s very difficult to make me lose my temper or verbally lash out at loved ones or acquaintances. -0.96

17) Bluntness, Fearlessness, and Determination; Tolerance to Stressful Situations

1. I have always acted boldly, unafraid of punishment. 0.94
2. In the face of danger, I can mobilize and focus my strength faster than others. 0.93
3. In school, I sometimes enjoyed playful pranks like tripping someone or tugging their hair. 0.90
4. I can be blunt when necessary. 0.89
5. In crisis situations, I tend to take the initiative. 0.88
6. I can be audacious. 0.88
7. I am stress-resistant and mobilize effectively under extreme conditions, able to respond decisively. 0.87
8. I am fearless and face danger calmly, with no prior apprehension. 0.87
9. I make decisions quickly without overthinking. 0.86
10. I often feel states where I think I can handle anything, with the world at my feet. 0.86
11. I am usually very effective in emergency situations. 0.84
12. I know how to firmly defend my interests when someone tries to take something away from me. 0.84
13. I am a fearless person. 0.83

14. I feel embarrassed and agonize for a long time after ending up in an awkward situation. -0.84
15. I often torment myself with doubts about the correctness of my decisions and actions. -0.87
16. In moments of nervousness, I often struggle to gather my thoughts. -0.88
17. In emergencies, I usually feel scared and uncomfortable. -0.91
18. In situations requiring quick action and intense focus, I tire quickly. -0.92
19. Under tight deadlines and stress, I can become disoriented and even drowsy. -0.92
20. In new, unfamiliar situations, my first instinct is to freeze in place. -0.92
21. I spend a lot of time making decisions. -0.92
22. I avoid stressful situations—they reduce my productivity and often give me headaches. -0.93
23. In moments of great danger, I reflexively "freeze" for some time. -0.93
24. Despite being persistent, my assertiveness is poorly developed—I struggle to assert control over others and can be indecisive in critical situations. -0.94
25. I don’t handle stressful tension well—I struggle to mobilize and feel drained afterward. -0.95
26. I am often indecisive and lack immediate reactions to changes in situations. -0.95

18) Fiery Impulsiveness, Anger, Emotional Swings, Emotional Excitability, Weak Emotional Control

1. My voice in conversations is usually richly modulated—e.g., I am better than others at reading poetry expressively. 0.95
2. My emotions sometimes "run wild," unchecked. 0.95
3. I find it hard to control my inner intensity of feelings and passions. 0.94
4. I often struggle to control my emotional impulses. 0.93
5. My facial expressions are usually lively and expressive. 0.93
6. Sometimes people perceive me as unbalanced and easily excitable. 0.92
7. My expressions, gestures, glances, intonations, and other emotional manifestations are vivid and animated. 0.92
8. My strong negative emotions can suddenly give way to bright and pleasant positive emotions—such sweeping "emotional swings" are common for me. 0.91
9. I easily lose control of myself. 0.91
10. I am characterized by stormy, unpredictable feelings in love. 0.91
11. I often change the volume of my voice in conversations. 0.91
12. I sometimes lose control over my expressions of feelings. 0.91
13. I am easily excited by spontaneous thoughts or information and quickly "get fired up." 0.91
14. I am marked by vivid, straightforward emotionality. 0.90
15. I neither hide nor suppress my feelings or emotions—I enjoy expressing and showcasing them. 0.90
16. Cheerfulness that easily turns into irritability is typical for me. 0.90

17. I usually keep my sorrows to myself and don’t show them outwardly. -0.88
18. I can "lie in wait" patiently without losing control. -0.90
19. I am a balanced, serious, and calm person—it is very hard to provoke or irritate me. -0.91
20. I am characterized by "benevolent coldness"—I remain unemotional in interactions, with only a polite smile on my face during conversations. -0.91
21. In almost every aspect, I am an even-tempered person. -0.91
22. Feverish impatience is completely alien to me. -0.91
23. I always maintain full self-control. -0.92
24. I have learned to curb and conceal my emotions. -0.92
25. I am marked by emotional stability—swings or bursts of emotions are not typical for me. -0.93
26. I keep my emotions, excitements, and disappointments to myself and never initiate discussions about what altered my mood. -0.94
27. It’s true that I never explode or lose my temper—I never panic or have hysterical outbursts. -0.94
28. I am more phlegmatic than excitable. -0.95
29. I am almost always steady and consistent in my behavior. -0.95
30. It’s true that I am calm and not predisposed to unchecked joy, rage, or torment. -0.97

19) Ease in Formulating Smooth Speech Expressions

1. I know how to and enjoy public speaking. 0.87
2. I have good diction and can pronounce any word clearly and effortlessly. 0.84
3. I have an excellent sense of well-constructed, smooth-flowing speech—a "feel for language." 0.84
4. My speech often includes words reflecting certainty, such as: undoubtedly, unquestionably, distinctly, most apparent (by a certain feature), etc. 0.84
5. My phrases are always perfectly smooth, with no stumbles in oral delivery or the need for later editing of word order in written text. 0.81

6. When speaking aloud, I often make "uh..." and "um..." sounds while trying to find the right word "in the air." -0.87
7. I naturally struggle with smooth phrasing—it’s hard for me to quickly and fluidly construct sentences (both orally and in writing). -0.89
8. My speech is somewhat halting; I find it difficult to pick and pronounce words. -0.90
9. When I’m nervous, it feels like my "tongue sticks," and I lose the ability to articulate my thoughts effectively. -0.94
10. I have difficulty formulating my thoughts into speech and translating prepared ideas into expanded statements. -0.94
11. When speaking aloud, my sentences tend to be clumsy—it’s not easy for me to translate my thoughts into coherent speech. -0.96

20) Able to push aside competitors and anyone in their way.

1. I always behave as someone endowed with authority and power. 0.96
2. I know how to demand what is mine and push aside competitors. 0.94
3. I can "elbow my way through" life to assert my rights. 0.94
4. I’ve always enjoyed ruling over my peers. 0.94
5. In relationships with the opposite sex, I usually don’t adapt; rather, I dictate. 0.92
6. I always speak instructively and convincingly, often transitioning into passionate or aggressive tones. 0.92
7. I openly express my demands and easily enter into arguments. 0.91
8. I usually immediately voice my irritation aloud if someone cuts in line ahead of me. 0.91
9. If I don’t have subordinates, I feel uncomfortable, "out of place." 0.91
10. I feel completely at ease in very tense and conflictual situations. 0.90
11. I know how to confidently "extract" everything I need from my superiors. 0.89
12. My desires are sometimes so strong that I don’t like waiting; I prefer to achieve everything directly and immediately, "by hook or by crook," at any cost. 0.89
13. It has always been important for me to be the very first. 0.89
14. It’s important for me to be recognized as a leader in the group—otherwise, I feel uncomfortable. 0.89
15. I’d rather change the world and circumstances than adapt to them. 0.88

16. Any conflict causes me extreme stress; therefore, I usually concede and compromise first, even at the expense of the cause—just to relieve tension. -0.86
17. I don’t strive for the highest levels of power and prefer a golden mean—sometimes I lack broad vision and risk-taking. -0.86
18. I always speak cautiously, avoiding contradicting the interlocutor at all costs. -0.88
19. Sometimes I envy the energy and assertive qualities of others. -0.89
20. I usually find it difficult to show willpower and persistence or to firmly defend the interests of a cause. -0.90
21. I always speak in a somewhat questioning and non-imposing tone, trying not to assert my opinion. -0.90
22. I feel extremely uncomfortable in a group if I sense someone’s negative attitude toward me. -0.90
23. Envy and rivalry are definitely not my thing. -0.91
24. I usually let more energetic people who "rush into the fray" go ahead of me. -0.91
25. I calm down and stop if I encounter someone’s excited and active resistance. -0.91
26. I usually avoid giving negative and unflattering feedback "to their face." -0.92
27. I would agree to lead people only with their voluntary consent. -0.92
28. I find it very difficult to exert willful pressure on people or persuade someone to do something. -0.95
29. It’s true that I "slow down" and stop when I face active opposition. -0.95
30. I avoid competing and fighting with other people. -0.96

21) Cannot tolerate monotony, internally dynamic, loves to wake and "stir up" people with jokes, injects liveliness, dislikes long-term tasks, enjoys changing and transforming things (correlated with restlessness).

1. I have a lot of varied and often rapidly changing tasks and interests. 0.93
2. My circle of friends has usually been dynamic and often renewed. 0.93
3. In my youth, I was often scolded in school, university, sports, or military groups for not listening to commands, being undisciplined, and easily distracted by mischief. 0.92
4. I often enjoy a bit of mischief, setting up playful tricks and jokes, provoking laughter. 0.92
5. It’s hard for me to focus on one thing for long; therefore, I try to implement any idea immediately before losing interest—for example, I might call someone on the phone right away without waiting for a more appropriate time. 0.92
6. My thoughts are swift and impatient, instantly finding what’s needed and quickly jumping to something else that catches my attention. 0.91
7. Sometimes, when I start joking in a group, I can’t stop until I’m exhausted. 0.91
8. For me, time never flows calmly and evenly: my time is always rushing, stretching, jumping, or stopping. 0.90
9. I love joking and intriguing people. 0.90
10. In groups, I often joke by inventing new names and words. 0.90
11. I can’t stand routine work—productive work requires periodic changes of scenery, new impressions, movement, and travel. 0.89
12. I need a constant influx of fresh impressions. 0.88
13. I’d make a good role as a clever jester entertaining royalty at a court. 0.88
14. I love entertaining people with jokes. 0.88
15. I frequently diversify my activities and pursuits. 0.86

16. I am steady and patient with monotonous work, which puts others to sleep. -0.86
17. I prefer consistent work methods and dislike relearning things, such as changing computer systems or using different programs. -0.86
18. I always speak and act carefully, thinking things through beforehand. -0.86
19. I’m better at holding onto what I’ve achieved than at initially gaining positions. -0.86
20. I tend to "dig deep" rather than "wide" in my work. -0.87
21. My almost constant seriousness is my strength. -0.88
22. My time always flows smoothly and predictably. -0.89
23. I’m very conservative in my interests; it’s hard to spark my interest in something unfamiliar. -0.89
24. I always prefer familiar and reliable friends over new acquaintances. -0.90
25. I feel uncertain in rapidly changing situations and rely on my habit of pedantry. -0.90
26. I know it’s difficult and unpleasant for me to relearn things: I prefer fixed routines and established methods. -0.91
27. I’m more inclined to professions that require deep concentration on one thing rather than distributing attention to many things. -0.91
28. I work more productively and focused in silence. -0.92
29. Work that others consider monotonous and boring often appeals to me, as it doesn’t tire or distract me. -0.92
30. I value a constant environment and dislike changes. -0.93
31. Key concepts for me: stability, a small circle of friends, morality, honor, responsibility, consistency, judgment, precision, suspicion, remembering wrongs, social justice. -0.97

22) Showiness, selfless deceitfulness, self-admiration

1. Sometimes I exaggerate and embellish things to seem more interesting in the eyes of others. 0.94
2. I enjoy shocking the public. 0.91
3. I’m excellent at justifying myself, talking my way out of things. 0.90
4. I know how to insincerely but convincingly praise someone, and sometimes I use this skill. 0.89
5. I often admire myself. 0.88
6. I like to boast and flaunt. 0.87
7. I know how to persistently and politely beg for something I really want. 0.86

8. It’s true that as a child, I never secretly took someone else’s toys or candies. -0.77
9. When explaining any unpleasant incident, I always tell the truth. -0.88
10. I absolutely can’t and don’t like to lie. -0.91

23) Enjoys mimicking and "monkeying around," copying others' expressions

1. I know how to imitate other people’s facial expressions and grimaces. 0.96
2. When addressing someone or talking about others, I often use colorful words and descriptors—like "bunny," "sunshine," "idiot," "jerk," and so on. 0.95
3. I know how to lift someone’s spirits or ruin it if they’ve let me down. 0.94
4. I can very accurately replicate others’ facial expressions right after seeing them. 0.93
5. I know how to mimic and demonstrate others’ postures and movements. 0.92
6. I can copy other people’s manner of speaking. 0.89
7. As a child, I often "monkeyed around," imitating other people. 0.87
8. In my free time, I can accurately imitate the voice and intonation of a recent conversation partner. 0.75

9. In my actions and movements, I’m thorough and not inclined toward impulsive behavior. -0.89

24) Stubbornness, enjoys participating in arguments

1. I love to argue. 0.94
2. I enjoy debating various topics, often getting heated and spoiling the mood for myself and others. 0.93
3. If I lived in the past, I could have been a revolutionary. 0.90
4. I express my point of view even if it risks conflict with most of my friends. 0.89
5. Sometimes, I stubbornly continue arguing even when I realize I’m wrong. 0.88
6. I eagerly share my opinions on global issues without concern for others' perspectives. 0.86
7. When I’m bored, I enjoy "teasing" friends who are present. 0.85
8. For me, arguing is an interesting game, and I enjoy participating, whether "playing for black or white." 0.84
9. Once I start explaining my point of view, it can be hard for me to stop. 0.80

10. I avoid making statements that might embarrass others. -0.80
11. My principle: "The less you know, the better you sleep." -0.82
12. I am almost always diplomatic. -0.86
13. I very rarely feel like opposing or arguing with others. -0.86
14. Unlike many, I don’t like radical measures—I believe extremes and excess in decision-making always do more harm than good. -0.86
15. I’m unlikely to oppose the majority, even if I believe I’m right and they’re wrong. -0.88
16. I would prefer to quietly and gradually reform any societal structure rather than do so radically. -0.90
17. I’m a good mediator in relationships because I’m gentle and soothing, never pushing for leadership or instigating conflicts. -0.91
18. I have a compliant personality. -0.92
19. I’m much more likely to agree or stay silent than to argue about someone else’s mistake. -0.93
20. It’s true that I’m not interested in participating in arguments. -0.95