DESCRIPTION OF INTERACTIVE

  1. What is an Introvert?  
    An introvert is a person who is comfortable spending time alone, prefers small, or one-on-one conversations, listens more than they speak, is more reserved, and can have a deep focus for a long period of time.  The common misconception of introverts is that they are “shy” people.
  2. What is an extrovert?  
    An extrovert is a person who enjoys being more social and confortable around many people, enjoys group conversations, likes to speak, is more outgoing, and perhaps can be easily distracted. The common misconception of extroverts is that they are always better leaders.
  3. Am I an introvert or an extrovert?  
    You probably already have a fairly solid idea as to whether you consider yourself an introvert or an extrovert. Take this quick quiz to confirm your hunch:  

These are all true/false questions.

  1. I prefer one-on-one conversations to group activities.
  2. I often prefer to express myself in writing.
  3. I enjoy solitude.
  4. I seem to care about wealth, fame, and status less than my peers.
  5. People tell me that I am a good listener.
  6. I’m not a big risk taker.
  7. I enjoy work that allows me to “dive in” with few interruptions.
  8. I like to celebrate birthdays on a small scale, with only one or two close friends or family.
  9. People describe me as “soft-spoken” or “mellow.”
  10. I prefer not to show or discuss may work with others until it is finished.
  11. I tend to think before I speak.
  12. I often let calls go through to voicemail.

Your Personality Profile:

I = Introvert.

If you answered the majority of the questions true, you're probably an introvert. Given the choice, you'll devote your social energy to the people you care about most, preferring a cup of coffee or tea with a close friend to a party full of strangers. You think before you speak, and relish solitude. You feel energized when focusing deeply on a subject or activity that really interests you. You have an active inner life, and are at your best when you tap into its riches.;

E/I = Ambivert.

If you answered the questions evenly, true and false, you're probably an ambivert. This means that you fall smack in the middle of the introvert-extrovert spectrum. In many ways, ambiverts have the best of both worlds; they are able to tap into either pole as needed.

E = Extrovert.

If you answered the majority of the questions false, you’re probably an extrovert. You relish social life, and are energized by interacting with friends and strangers alike. You are assertive, go-getting, and able to seize the day. You're great at thinking on your feet, and are relatively comfortable with conflict. You are actively engaged in the world around you, and are at your best when you tap into its energy.

Why does it matter where you fall on the introvert-extrovert spectrum? Introversion and extroversion are at the heart of human nature and when you make life choices that are in agreement with your temperament, you unleash vast stores of energy.

Conversely, when you spend too much time battling your own nature, the opposite happens - you deplete yourself. Too many people live lives that don't suit them - introverts with very busy social schedules, extroverts with jobs that require them to sit in front of their computers for hours at a stretch. We all have to do things that don't come naturally some of the time. But it shouldn't be all the time. It shouldn't even be most of the time.                         

  1. What are some other common misconceptions of introverts? (Source: http://www.quietrev.com/5-myths-about-introverts-and-extroverts/)
    - Introverts gain energy from privately reflecting on their thoughts and feelings
    - Introverts have anxiety with regards to public speaking
  2. What are some other common misconceptions of extroverts? (Source: http://www.quietrev.com/5-myths-about-introverts-and-extroverts/)
    - Gain energy from interacting with others
    - Extroverts make better leaders than introverts
    - Extroverts are better salespeople than introverts     

Quiz and personality profile explanations

Source: http://www.sbschools.org/parents_students/partnerships/parent_academy/docs/SBPA_2015-03-19_Quiet_Quiz.pdf 

Adopted from “Quiet” by Susan Cain