The classic labels of introvert and extrovert have long been used to explain why some people thrive off of social interaction and why some people prefer solitude. While neither one is “better” than ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." There are so many ways to characterize our personalities these days. Of course, there’s the breakdown ...

If you're a fan of movies, you probably admire a lot of extroverts. Many extroverted personalities are attracted to show business, but extroverts are also often drawn to many other careers. Someone ...

While we all know individuals who are wildly outgoing, plenty of fun to be around and occasionally even obnoxious, chances are we relate less to these extroverts and more to introverts or people ...

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 ...

Would you rather work in a Batcave or a trading pit? What's the middle ground? “There’s much talk about open spaces and constant collaboration—things that would stress out the introvert,” says David ...

Extroverts gain energy from social interactions. Do you find yourself naturally drawn to the spotlight, comfortable initiating conversations, and ready to jump into new experiences? If you answered ...

The term 'otrovert' is born from the Spanish (etymologically inherited from Latin), “otro” meaning “other” and the ...

Personality types exist on a spectrum. At one end are quiet introverts. At the other are social extroverts. But the most common personality isn’t either of these. It’s a type known as ambiverts.

Understanding my personality enabled me to see introversion as a gift rather than a liability. Like many young adults in the church, in my twenties I got involved in youth ministry. It seemed a ...

Because introverts may enjoy their solitude, gifts that capitalize on that experience or acknowledge their quirks can take ...