“Sensitive fake extrovert.” That’s how Jade Lenier classifies herself. As a performer and public speaker, you’d take her for an extrovert, but in truth, says Lenier, “my extroverted outsides don’t ...

"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 ...

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 ...

You enjoy parties with friends while also needing quiet moments to recharge: this apparent contradiction actually corresponds to a psychological reality that specialists call ambiversion. Far ...

Where do you fall between introvert versus extrovert? Learn about a test for that here, and the four factors that help determine the results. If you’ve ever told someone that you prefer going out to ...

Brian Saber dreaded attending big fundraising events when he was executive director of a human-services organization in New York some years ago. Saber is an introvert, so big events can seem ...

Often I am surprised to hear how many public speakers and other people who have to present to large groups consider themselves to be introverts. I am also an introvert, so I thought I would share a ...

Big personality tests, such as Myers-Briggs, are undoubtedly popular (and fun to take!). And many of us take sides when it comes to traits like introversion and extroversion, falling into one camp ...

Some kids prefer deep connection to large friend groups, and balance social gatherings to along time when they nurture their ...

If you’ve ever wanted to truly define yourself as an extrovert or an introvert, here is your chance. This optical illusion can determine if you’re one or the other by simply looking at it. The image ...