Theories Personality Psychology Are You an Extrovert or Introvert? Discover where you fall on the introvert-extrovert spectrum. By Kendra Cherry Kendra Cherry Facebook Twitter Kendra Cherry, MS, is the author of the "Everything Psychology Book (2nd Edition)" and has written thousands of articles on diverse psychology topics. Kendra holds a Master of Science degree in education from Boise State University with a primary research interest in educational psychology and a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Idaho State University with additional coursework in substance use and case management. Learn about our editorial process Updated on June 24, 2021 Medically reviewed Verywell Mind articles are reviewed by board-certified physicians and mental healthcare professionals. Medical Reviewers confirm the content is thorough and accurate, reflecting the latest evidence-based research. Content is reviewed before publication and upon substantial updates. Learn more. by David Susman, PhD Medically reviewed by David Susman, PhD David Susman, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist with experience providing treatment to individuals with mental illness and substance use concerns. Learn about our Medical Review Board 1. To prepare for a night out... I buy the latest outfit, tell my friends, then dance the night away. Call a few of my closest friends to see if they will be there. Prepare? My friends have to drag me out most nights. Correct Wrong 2. Being around people makes me feel... Like I'm alive! Inspired. I feed off of others' energy but there are times when I'd rather be alone. A bit exhausted. Being around others can be draining. Correct Wrong 3. When given a choice between working as part of a team or working as a group, I would prefer to... Work with as many people as possible. Work as part of a small group. Work by myself. Correct Wrong 4. What's your idea of the perfect date? A live concert in Central Park. Dinner and a Broadway show. Wine and Netflix. Correct Wrong 5. During parties or social gatherings, I tend to... Talk to as many people as I can. I've been called a social butterfly. Spend time with a few people that I know. It's about quality not quanitity. Keep to myself. You can find me by the punch bowl. Correct Wrong 6. When I'm dealing with a personal problem, I prefer to... Talk about it with others and enlist their help. Call my closest friend and discuss on the phone. Solve it on my own. I tend to be more private. Correct Wrong 7. On the topic of public speaking... I enjoy it. All eyes on me! It's not my strongest suit but I'll do it if I have to. I get super nervous. I'd rather write 5 research papers first. Correct Wrong 8. People describe you as thoughtful, reserved, and soft-spoken. Never, I am a very talkative person. Sometimes, but I can also be quite talkative with my inner circle. All the time, I am a very quiet and mellow person. Correct Wrong 9. I enjoy meeting new people. Yes, I can make a friend at the super market. Sometimes, but I have to be in the right mood. It's very hard to meet new people. Correct Wrong 10. How to do you prefer to communicate? In person. Tell me to my face. Call me first then we'll meet up if you need to elaborate. Can't you just text or email me? Who calls people these days? Correct Wrong Are You an Extrovert or Introvert? You got: Extrovert Verywell / Alison Czinkota 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. 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. Share Your Results Share Pin Tweet Are You an Extrovert or Introvert? You got: Ambivert 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. Share Your Results Share Pin Tweet Are You an Extrovert or Introvert? You got: 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. Share Your Results Share Pin Tweet By Kendra Cherry Kendra Cherry, MS, is the author of the "Everything Psychology Book (2nd Edition)" and has written thousands of articles on diverse psychology topics. Kendra holds a Master of Science degree in education from Boise State University with a primary research interest in educational psychology and a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Idaho State University with additional coursework in substance use and case management. See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Other Helpful Report an Error Submit