Are You an Extrovert or Introvert?

Discover where you fall on the introvert-extrovert spectrum.

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Are You an Extrovert or Introvert?
You got: Extrovert
I got Extrovert. Are You an Extrovert or Introvert?
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Your results indicate that you are more of an extrovert. What exactly does this mean?

Extroverts tend to be quite outgoing and talkative. They enjoy spending time with other people, and feel energized in social situations. Oftentimes, extroverts like being the focus of attention.

As an extrovert, people probably describe you as friendly and outgoing. You love meeting new people and have no problem making new friends. Spending time with others leaves you feeling energized and inspired.

Discover a few more key signs that you might be an extrovert.

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Are You an Extrovert or Introvert?
You got: Ambivert
I got Ambivert. Are You an Extrovert or Introvert?
Verywell / Alison Czinkota

Most people lie somewhere in between the two polar ends of each personality dimension. Your results indicate that you have both extrovert and introvert qualities. What exactly does this mean?

Extroverts tend to be quite outgoing and talkative. They enjoy spending time with other people, and feel energized in social situations. Oftentimes, extroverts like being the focus of attention.

Introverts tend to enjoy solitude and spending quiet time alone. They expend energy in social situations, and prefer not to be the center of attention.

Since your results indicate that you are somewhere in the middle of the extrovert/introvert continuum, you tend to have qualities that fit into both ends of the spectrum. You like spending time with others, but you also enjoy having time to yourself. You might not mind being the center of attention once in a while, but you probably prefer to stay out of the spotlight on a day-to-day basis.

THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis or treatment.

Are You an Extrovert or Introvert?
You got: Introvert
I got Introvert. Are You an Extrovert or Introvert?
Verywell / Alison Czinkota

Your results indicate that you are more of an introvert.

What exactly does this mean?

Introverts tend to enjoy solitude and spending quiet time alone. They expend energy in social situations and prefer not to be the center of attention.

In general, people might describe you as quiet. You probably prefer to spend time alone or with a small group of close friends and family. You may dislike busy social events such as parties and often feel drained after spending a lot of time around people you do not know well.

In addition to understanding the main characteristics of introverts, it can be helpful to understand more about dating an introvert and how to distinguish between introversion and shyness.

THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis or treatment.

By Kendra Cherry, MSEd
Kendra Cherry, MS, is a psychosocial rehabilitation specialist, psychology educator, and author of the "Everything Psychology Book."