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 ...

The American Psychological Association’s Dictionary of Psychology defines introversion as a “broad personality trait” and an “orientation toward the internal private world of one’s self and one’s ...

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 ...

An intriguing pattern has emerged from psychological research: Introverts might have a leg up when navigating the choppy waters of aging. While extroverts have long been celebrated for their social ...

Look up synonyms for introverted, and you will find shy, cold, secretive, and withdrawn. Look, instead, for extroverted, and you will find words like friendly, gregarious, social, and personable.

Are you an introvert or extrovert? Do you know where you land on the personality scale? At the end of this article, you can find an interesting test to use for your own understanding. According to ...

Co-founder of Quiet Revolution and author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, Susan Cain works to make introverts around the world feel empowered at home and at the ...

Few things in life satisfy me as much as canceling social plans. As a reporter who regularly covers friendship, I am well-versed in the benefits of platonic connection. I know, for instance, that ...