Are You an Introvert? A Test for Introverted Personality Traits
How Do You Know If You're an Introvert? Take the Test!
This test for introverted personality traits not only reveals if you’re an introvert, it describes the top signs of introversion – some of which will surprise you. This personality test is from The Introvert Advantage by Marti Olsen Laney.
For instance, did you know that introverts don’t think of casual acquaintances as friends? And, introverts take a long time to sort out information…and they dread returning phone calls (that’s me!).
“Introverts enjoy time alone, consider only deep relationships as friends, and feel drained after outside activities, even if they were fun” says Marti Olsen Laney, author of The Introvert & Extrovert in Love: Making It Work When Opposites Attract.
Laney also says these famous female actresses are introverts: Gwyneth Paltrow, Helen Hunt, Meg Ryan, Meryl Streep, Diane Keaton, Grace Kelly, Julia Robert, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ingrid Bergman, Candice Bergen, and Glenn Close. Wow! We’re all in good company, then 
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A Test for Introverted Personality Traits
Answer true or false to the following questions about introversion and extroversion:
1. I like to have long, uninterrupted periods to work on projects, rather than small chunks.
2. I sometimes rehearse things before speaking, occasionally writing notes to myself.
3. I like to listen more than talk.
4. People sometimes think I’m quiet, mysterious, aloof or calm.
5. I usually need to think before I respond or speak.
6. I like to share special occasions with just one or two people, rather than have a big celebration.
7. I tend to notice details many people don’t see.
8. If two people have just had an argument, I feel the tension in the air.
9. If I say I’ll do something, I almost always do it.
10. I feel anxious if I have a deadline or pressure.
11. I can zone out if too much is going on.
12. I like to watch an activity for awhile before joining in.
13. I form lasting relationships.
14. I don’t like to interrupt others; I don’t like to be interrupted.
15. When I take in lots of information, it takes me awhile to sort it out.
16. I don’t like overstimulating environments.
17. I sometimes have strong reactions to smells, tastes, foods, weather, and noise.
18. I am creative and/or imaginative.
19. I feel drained after social situations, even when I enjoy myself.
20. I prefer to be introduced rather than having to introduce others.
21. I often feel uncomfortable in new surroundings.
22. I can become grouchy if I’m around people or activities for too long.
23. I often dread returning phone calls.
24. I like people to come to my home, but I don’t like them to stay a long time.
25. I find my mind sometimes goes blank when I meet people or when I am asked to speak unexpectedly.
26. I talk slowly or have gaps in my words, especially if I’m tired or if I’m trying to think and speak at once.
27. I don’t think of acquaintances as close friends.
28. I feel as if I can’t show other people my ideas until they’re fully formulated.
29. Other people may surprise me by thinking I’m smarter than I am.
Are you an introvert? Finding the answers to this personality test is easy
Simply add up your “true” responses. The more “trues” you have, the more introverted personality traits or introversion signs you possess…
Scoring:
20-29 “true” responses means you’re a true introvert (like me!). “Only deep relationships measure up as friendships and you use them to relax. You need to mentally rest throughout the day, even after enjoyable activities. Because you will draw a blank under pressure, prepare for meetings, talks, and even parties beforehand. Accept your nature and learn to politely fend off energy-draining people.”
10-19 “true” responses means you’re both introverted and extroverted. “You sometimes feel torn between the desire to dance in the streets and walk alone on the beach. Notice this, so you can keep your energy consistent. You judge yourself through your thoughts and feelings, and through others, leaving you with a broad view that is sometimes difficult to straddle.”
1-9 “true” responses means you’re an extrovert. “You relish variety, have lots of ‘close, personal’ friends and will chat with complete strangers. Your stimulation is all external, so you talk, think, and act quickly. As you reach midlife, however, you may need to take a break from the high life to reflect, even though it goes against your nature.”
To learn more about extroverts, read 5 Personality Traits of Extroverted People.
Did this test for introverted personality traits reveal anything new about your personality? I welcome your comments below!
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It’s official, i’m an introvert. What I’ve always known has now been confirmed. So… what happens now?
Wow! This is so comforting to know there are other introverts out there!
I always wondered why I am how I am, but reading this helps me come to peace with my personality.
I believe the world needs introverts. All extroverts would drive eachother crazy! If all talked, who would listen?
I am DEFINITELY a true introvert, and I really relate to all the comments and this post.
Now we can say we are introverts and proud of it.
It’s so frustrating for the extroverted people to not understand “us”. It’s exhausting! I honor their desire to talk, however when you do not satisfy thier questions women think your a stick in the mud. It’s taken decades to develop my replys to them and I’m developing more as needed in the seasons of my life. Kids are teaching me lessons daily, “show time” when needed to get young ones out and show by example how to act and treat people is always exhausting for me but I do it because I wish to raise humble, selfless, gracious, faith driven, confident self restrained girls! Love is exhausting, for introverts!
Confirms what I already thought. Thanks. I think this is way I am totally in love with my dogs/animals and not people. Others consider me anti-social. Not true.
I find it hilarious that I said “Yes” to 27 out of 29 questions because I only “thought” that I was weird before but this somewhat confirms it now. Ive never been able to relate to the majority of people because their ideas in general are too mediocre for me. I’ve only just realized to what extent I can tolerate people(which is 0%)because I get frustrated by even engaging in “online conversations” if they aren’t of substance! I started to believe that maybe im just a smartie pants by the way that I would respond to people because Ive always been able to express myself much better in writing (which i can come across as highly intelligent) but verbally and on the spot Ive always felt stupid and would think later, “I couldve said that MUCH BETTER if I had time to think about it!” Im not entertained or amused, nor do I have much respect for people who speak without thinking and since thats the Majority of the population, I dont fit in anywhere; but Ive always had a much more pleasurable experience w/ my own thoughts anyway than w/ anything that the world has to offer… not to mention that I tend to think that most people are intellectually beneath me and really have no right to question or in general, speak to me because I know that whatever it is that “Im proposing” has been carefully thought about and submitted w/o flaws. Through all of this Ive also been diagnosed w/ severe depression, Bipolar disorder and Borderline Personality disorder because although I would love to be able to form deep meaningful relationships, its hard to find someone like “me” and all others I simply dont want to be around under any circumstance because they mentally and physically drain me; then I get irritable and at that point I’ll tell people exactly what I really think of them and have been known to just, walk out of a job, class, or out of a loved one’s life 4ever because they are too much for me to bear and I have better things to do like enhance my “mind!” This answers a lot of questions for me and Im glad that I looked this up
I have always thought I was weird and stupid compared to most people, because I can’t just pull an answer out of my head when someone asks me something, I always have to go look it up. I don’t talk in a crowd or at all, like to just sit back and listen. When discussing things with people at work I only want facts and not a 20 mins conversation.After the facts I tune people out. I don’t realy like company at my house, only occasionally. My basement apartment is my comfort and recharge zone. My kids call it my cave, LOL
hi!!!im 24..before i was asking myself why sometimes i felt different to others..i get easily and frightened to meet or mingle with group of people..usually i dont talk much in my work, i dont have my interest to share my story to my workmates..and during my high school life although I enjoying watching my classmate who usally talk funny stuff..but i only join with 2 or 3 circle of friend..encountering people with strong personality makes me uncomfortable that’s why i choose to be with simple personalit..after reading the article about being introvert and reading some comments above.. i was more understand myself the reason why i act in this way..and i still want to believe that being one of them is not disadvantage but instead i just thinking that its a good part for us because atleast find a true friends and we know how to treasures are special moment of life….