Quiz: Are You An Introvert?
Adapted from Personality Type, by Lenore Thomson (Shambhala, 1998).
Simple Solution
The first step toward self-acceptance is understanding ourselves better, so that we can have compassion for the people we truly are inside. The word “introvert” is often misunderstood to mean painfully shy or socially inept, but this isn’t so. Many of us are introverted. Are you? Take this classic personality quiz to find out if you are an introvert or an extravert--and to see what that really means--here.
Choose the answer to each question which most accurately reflects how you actually see yourself, not how you would like to be.
When you meet new people, do you
A. talk as much as you listen?
B. listen more than you talk?
Do you prefer a social life that includes
A. many friends and acquaintances?
B. a few people that you feel close to?
If a heavy snowfall keeps you from going to school or work, do you
A. wonder what you’re missing?
B. enjoy the unexpected time alone?
A. I usually think on my feet, as I’m talking.
B. I usually reflect on what I’m going to say before I say it.
A. People who know me are generally aware of what’s important to me.
B. I don’t talk about what’s really important to me unless I feel close to someone.
A. I get restless when I’m alone too long.
B. I get restless when I don’t have enough time to myself.
A. When I’m having a good time with others, I get energized and keep going.
B. When I’m having a good time with others, my energy runs out and I need space.
When you’re on vacation, are you more likely to:
A. spend time doing things with others?
B. take time to read or walk or daydream alone?
A. see famous landmarks?
B. spend time in museums and quiet places?
Which word best describes the way you see yourself?
A. open
B. reflective
A. expansive
B. intense
A. well-rounded
B. deep
A. straightforward
B. reserved
Would you rather
A. be admired for your work, even though you’re not satisfied with it yourself?
B. create something of lasting worth, but remain unknown?
If you answered with more B answers, you are an introvert.
Introverts consider their own viewpoint the arbiter of reality and define externals in terms of it.
They are more aware of purely mental phenomena--the impressions, facts, ideas, and reactions that constitute an inner world.
Introverts reflect before acting.
They may defend themselves against the expectations and attention of others.
Introverts are reserved, complicated, and private.
They are self-aware, sometimes passionately intense, but may not realize their effect on others.
Copyright: Adapted from Personality Type, by Lenore Thomson (Shambhala, 1998). Copyright (c) 1998 by Lenore Thomson. Reprinted by permission of Shambhala.
From India, Vadodara
4Adapted from Personality Type, by Lenore Thomson (Shambhala, 1998).
Simple Solution
The first step toward self-acceptance is understanding ourselves better, so that we can have compassion for the people we truly are inside. The word “introvert” is often misunderstood to mean painfully shy or socially inept, but this isn’t so. Many of us are introverted. Are you? Take this classic personality quiz to find out if you are an introvert or an extravert--and to see what that really means--here.
Choose the answer to each question which most accurately reflects how you actually see yourself, not how you would like to be.
When you meet new people, do you
A. talk as much as you listen?
B. listen more than you talk?
Do you prefer a social life that includes
A. many friends and acquaintances?
B. a few people that you feel close to?
If a heavy snowfall keeps you from going to school or work, do you
A. wonder what you’re missing?
B. enjoy the unexpected time alone?
A. I usually think on my feet, as I’m talking.
B. I usually reflect on what I’m going to say before I say it.
A. People who know me are generally aware of what’s important to me.
B. I don’t talk about what’s really important to me unless I feel close to someone.
A. I get restless when I’m alone too long.
B. I get restless when I don’t have enough time to myself.
A. When I’m having a good time with others, I get energized and keep going.
B. When I’m having a good time with others, my energy runs out and I need space.
When you’re on vacation, are you more likely to:
A. spend time doing things with others?
B. take time to read or walk or daydream alone?
A. see famous landmarks?
B. spend time in museums and quiet places?
Which word best describes the way you see yourself?
A. open
B. reflective
A. expansive
B. intense
A. well-rounded
B. deep
A. straightforward
B. reserved
Would you rather
A. be admired for your work, even though you’re not satisfied with it yourself?
B. create something of lasting worth, but remain unknown?
If you answered with more B answers, you are an introvert.
Introverts consider their own viewpoint the arbiter of reality and define externals in terms of it.
They are more aware of purely mental phenomena--the impressions, facts, ideas, and reactions that constitute an inner world.
Introverts reflect before acting.
They may defend themselves against the expectations and attention of others.
Introverts are reserved, complicated, and private.
They are self-aware, sometimes passionately intense, but may not realize their effect on others.
Copyright: Adapted from Personality Type, by Lenore Thomson (Shambhala, 1998). Copyright (c) 1998 by Lenore Thomson. Reprinted by permission of Shambhala.
From India, Vadodara
I believe that the quiz is not upto the mark... because a person might have answered most of the questions as "B" and still he might be the person who is extrovert because he believes that as below
When you meet new people, do you
A. talk as much as you listen?
B. listen more than you talk?
It is better to let your customer speak more than you speak yourself
__________________________________________________ ___________________
Do you prefer a social life that includes
A. many friends and acquaintances?
B. a few people that you feel close to?
Even the most extrovert person has "Few people that he feels close (closer) to"
__________________________________________________ __________________
If a heavy snowfall keeps you from going to school or work, do you
A. wonder what you’re missing?
B. enjoy the unexpected time alone?
Why would you call somebody who is trying to enjoy a forced time alone an intorvert
__________________________________________________ __________________
When you’re on vacation, are you more likely to:
A. spend time doing things with others?
B. take time to read or walk or daydream alone?
Well I would like to walk in scenic beuty with someone special... not with any Tom Dick and Harry
A. see famous landmarks?
B. spend time in museums and quiet places?
Depends on what are the landmarks i.e. In hyderabad you cannot miss Salarjung Museum or in Goa you cannot miss St. Francis Xavier's Church (Quite Place)
__________________________________________________ ____________
Which word best describes the way you see yourself?
A. open
B. reflective
A. expansive
B. intense
A. well-rounded
B. deep
A. straightforward
B. reserved
If a person knew about it, why would he be taking this test anyway
__________________________________________________ _______________
Would you rather
A. be admired for your work, even though you’re not satisfied with it yourself?
B. create something of lasting worth, but remain unknown?
I don't think that anybody would answer "B" on this... unless it is something in charity.. and he stongly believes in "Let not your Left Hand Know what you have donated with Right Hand"
well then what do you make out of my answers.... Introvert or extrovert
From India, Ahmadabad
When you meet new people, do you
A. talk as much as you listen?
B. listen more than you talk?
It is better to let your customer speak more than you speak yourself
__________________________________________________ ___________________
Do you prefer a social life that includes
A. many friends and acquaintances?
B. a few people that you feel close to?
Even the most extrovert person has "Few people that he feels close (closer) to"
__________________________________________________ __________________
If a heavy snowfall keeps you from going to school or work, do you
A. wonder what you’re missing?
B. enjoy the unexpected time alone?
Why would you call somebody who is trying to enjoy a forced time alone an intorvert
__________________________________________________ __________________
When you’re on vacation, are you more likely to:
A. spend time doing things with others?
B. take time to read or walk or daydream alone?
Well I would like to walk in scenic beuty with someone special... not with any Tom Dick and Harry
A. see famous landmarks?
B. spend time in museums and quiet places?
Depends on what are the landmarks i.e. In hyderabad you cannot miss Salarjung Museum or in Goa you cannot miss St. Francis Xavier's Church (Quite Place)
__________________________________________________ ____________
Which word best describes the way you see yourself?
A. open
B. reflective
A. expansive
B. intense
A. well-rounded
B. deep
A. straightforward
B. reserved
If a person knew about it, why would he be taking this test anyway
__________________________________________________ _______________
Would you rather
A. be admired for your work, even though you’re not satisfied with it yourself?
B. create something of lasting worth, but remain unknown?
I don't think that anybody would answer "B" on this... unless it is something in charity.. and he stongly believes in "Let not your Left Hand Know what you have donated with Right Hand"
well then what do you make out of my answers.... Introvert or extrovert
From India, Ahmadabad
hi
i too go with mirza , the quiz is normal n it doesn't fully bring out the character, n abt 50-80 % of the humans neither fall in introvert nor extrovert, it depends on the situation they are . mostly they are ambiverts.. as human mentality wont be same for a long time and the situation often change the behavior of them.
for example if a person always like to be with friends n outgoing he may not be for 365 days, the theory also states this statements that none can be said fully as a introvert r extrovert as he/she keeps on changes n only some child hood characters remains.
regards
ram
From India, Madras
i too go with mirza , the quiz is normal n it doesn't fully bring out the character, n abt 50-80 % of the humans neither fall in introvert nor extrovert, it depends on the situation they are . mostly they are ambiverts.. as human mentality wont be same for a long time and the situation often change the behavior of them.
for example if a person always like to be with friends n outgoing he may not be for 365 days, the theory also states this statements that none can be said fully as a introvert r extrovert as he/she keeps on changes n only some child hood characters remains.
regards
ram
From India, Madras
Its very hard to find a person whether he is extrovert or Introvert. Every thing changes according to the mood, place and what we doing. We really cant say with few questions whether a person is introvert or extrovert. I agree with raam these days many fall under ambiverts
Saarika.. what you have posted can be used on people who doesnt have any idea on personality tests... even then there are some flaws as ajmal said
From India, Hyderabad
Saarika.. what you have posted can be used on people who doesnt have any idea on personality tests... even then there are some flaws as ajmal said
From India, Hyderabad
I too don't agree with the answers. Its not that i would want to oppose with Sarika, but somewhere the questions do not relate to the ability to identify a Person's character.
Introvert or Extrovert is based upon an individual's decision on Various scenarios and cannot be exactly identified by one self. Its the influence that you make on others around u that lead to labeling you as Introvert or Extrovert.
Members pls comment
From India, Bangalore
Introvert or Extrovert is based upon an individual's decision on Various scenarios and cannot be exactly identified by one self. Its the influence that you make on others around u that lead to labeling you as Introvert or Extrovert.
Members pls comment
From India, Bangalore
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