Are You An Introvert or An Extrovert
(And Why Does it Matter)?
ABOUT THIS QUIZ
If you’re not sure where you fall on the introvert-extrovert spectrum, here is the place to assess yourself. Answer each question True or False, choosing the answer that applies to you more often than not.
statement | true | false | |
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01. | I prefer one-on-one conversations to group activities. | ||
02. | I often prefer to express myself in writing. | ||
03. | I enjoy solitude. | ||
04. | I seem to care about wealth, fame, and status less than my peers. | ||
05. | I dislike small talk, but I enjoy talking in-depth about topics that matter to me. | ||
06. | People tell me that I'm a good listener. | ||
07. | I'm not a big risk-taker. | ||
08. | I enjoy work that allows me to "dive in" with few interruptions. | ||
09. | I like to celebrate birthdays on a small scale, with only one or two close friends or family members. | ||
10. | People describe me as "soft-spoken" or "mellow". | ||
11. | I prefer not to show or discuss my work with others until it's finished. | ||
12. | I dislike conflict. | ||
13. | I do my best work on my own. | ||
14. | I tend to think before I speak. | ||
15. | I feel drained after being out and about, even if I've enjoyed myself. | ||
16. | I often let calls go through to voice-mail. | ||
17. | If I had to choose, I'd prefer a weekend with absolutely nothing to do to one with too many things scheduled. | ||
18. | I don't enjoy multi-tasking. | ||
19. | I can concentrate easily. | ||
20. | In classroom situations, I prefer lectures to seminars. |