Take this quiz to find out where you fall on the introvert-extrovert spectrum. Answer each question True or False, choosing the answer that applies to you more often than not. 1. I prefer one-on-one ...

How does a psychologist determine from your answers to personality questions whether you are an introvert, extravert, or somewhere in between? (The same question can be asked about other personality ...

It took me years to figure out the right answer to that question. For most of my life, I considered myself an extrovert. People told me I was a good communicator, I enjoyed spending time with others, ...

Do you enjoy spending time socializing with others in the outer world? Does the thought of meeting new people make you feel energized? If you identify with these traits, you might be an extrovert.

With summer in full swing, your extroverted best friend is psyched to socialize the night away at your mutual friend’s backyard barbecue. You, on the other hand, are staring at the clock. (And I don’t ...

There are two archetypes; the introspective, bookish introvert who is drained by crowds, and the outgoing, thrillseeking ...

Often I am surprised to hear how many public speakers and other people who have to present to large groups consider themselves to be introverts. I am also an introvert, so I thought I would share a ...

Personality is often discussed in terms of introversion and extroversion, two broad categories that help explain how people interact with the world around them. While these terms are widely used, ...

How do you know if you’re an introvert or an extrovert? The simple test is to ask yourself: when you’re around a lot of people (say at a party or a real estate event), do you go home after the party ...

See our cover story, “The Upside of Being an Introvert.” See our gallery of the great introverts and extroverts in history. Contact us at letters@time.com ...