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 ...

Recognizing these "annoyances" isn't about being antisocial; it’s about acknowledging your biological need for quiet and ...

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Do you find solace in quiet evenings at home rather than bustling social gatherings? If solitary activities bring you a sense of peace, you may be resonating with the traits of an introvert.

If you love personality tests but never found a label that fits, this is for you.

Social introverts, thinking introverts, anxious introverts and restrained introverts all have positive qualities.

See our cover story, “The Upside of Being an Introvert.” See our gallery of the great introverts and extroverts in history. Contact us at [email protected] ...

I spend my summers on Cape Cod, where I go clamming with my friend Woody. I’m what you might call an extrovert and a very, shall we say, enthusiastic clammer. Every time I find a clam, I shout with ...

Even more interesting — perhaps especially for fellow personality test lovers — there are four types of introverts: social introverts, thinking introverts, anxious introverts, and restrained ...

I am not one, but many people I love are. Sometimes it’s difficult for me to understand why they just don’t want to “go out and play.” Being an extrovert like me is simple: I’ve never met a party I ...