Have you ever heard someone say, “Oh, she’s such an extrovert, she talks all the time,” or “What an introvert, he never says anything”? They’re typical stereotypes, but they’re an oversimplification ...

It took a pandemic for me to realize that I’m a closet introvert. Confession first: I never thought much about my own personality, but as a social-personality psychologist, I had conducted a lot of ...

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. But being ...

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 ...

Today’s observance of World Introvert Day puts a well-deserved spotlight on inward thinkers and the less visible ways they ...

In 2012, Susan Cain’s book “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” came out, and the world hasn’t stopped talking about introverts since. “For a long time, introversion was ...

People with a preference for Introversion represent more than half (about 57%) of the U.S. population. Contrary to common misconceptions, Introversion is not about shyness or social confidence, but ...

Leonard Baier is a graphic designer who lives in a small town in Germany. He’s the perfect person to meet at a party because he can always find a topic of conversation. If he goes into a bar alone, he ...

Think about the last party you went to: Were you the focus of attention? Or, were you more comfortable milling around the edges, spending time with one or two people? What about afterward? Were you ...