The MBTI test helped spread the terms ‘introversion’ and ‘extroversion’ to a wider audience, but it’s widely seen as pseudoscientific.Photograph: H Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock/Getty Images About 10 ...

Think you’re just a walking contradiction? Welcome to the world of the introverted extrovert. It’s that confusing middle ground where you crave connection but also desperately need time alone. You ...

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 ...

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 me years to figure out the right answer to that question. For most of my life, I considered myself an extrovert. People told me I was a good communicator, I enjoyed spending time with others, ...

You don’t have to be an outgoing extrovert to be an effective public speaker. In fact, being an introvert can help you be an even better speaker None of this is true. I know, because I’m one of those ...

There are two archetypes; the introspective, bookish introvert who is drained by crowds, and the outgoing, thrillseeking ...

The research is clear: Making extra small talk or raising your hand for networking opportunities can help introverts find more energy, better social connections and higher levels of happiness. But if ...