We all have certain personality traits that make up our personality type. Some people are introverted, while some are ...

While introverts aren't always put off by socializing, certain behaviors really irritate them. So, if doing any of these 11 ...

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

Introversion isn't a one-size-fits-all personality trait, and chances are, you don't fit the stereotype you've been given.

On World Introvert Day, we look at some everyday phrases often said to introverts and why they miss the mark. From pushing ...

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 ...

How does a psychologist determine from your answers to personality questions whether you are an introvert, extravert, or somewhere in between? (The same question can be asked about other personality ...

Now that the busy-ness of the season is coming to an end, people feel exhaustion of all kinds. After an extended time of socializing with friends, family, co-workers and more, the new year brings ...

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, ...

Raymond Cattell is one of the founding fathers of the trait perspective in personality psychology. He is widely known for his role in the development of factor analysis, a statistical tool for ...

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