Quick Quiz:
Extraverted or Introverted?
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This Quick Quiz provides a general idea of
whether you are more extraverted or introverted. The styles are
described on the next page.
For each item, distribute 3 points
between choices (A) and (B). Use whole numbers,
not 1.5.
Example:
If you feel that (A) is almost always true of you, then give 3
points to (A) and none to (B).
If (A) is often true, but (B) is also
sometimes true, then give 2 points to (A) and 1 point to (B).
1. (A) At parties, I tend to talk a lot.
(B) At parties, I tend to listen a lot.
2. (A) People view me as lively and outgoing.
(B) People view me as calm and reserved.
3. (A) I express my opinions openly.
(B) I keep my opinions to myself.
4. (A) People think that I am easy to get to
know.
(B) People think that I am hard to get to know.
5. (A) I enjoy social gatherings where I can meet
lots of new people.
(B) I enjoy being home alone and having time to myself.
6. (A) I tend to speak before I think.
(B) I tend to think before I speak.
7. (A) On a plane, I enjoy talking with people I
don’t know.
(B) On a plane, I prefer not to talk to people.
8. (A) Spending too much time alone makes me
tired.
(B) Spending too much time with other people makes me tired.
9. (A) When I have a decision to make, I like to
talk it over with other people.
(B) When I have a decision to make, I like to think it through on my
own.
10. (A) In my neighborhood or apartment
complex, I know many people.
(B) In my neighborhood or apartment complex, I know a few people.
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Total for (A) responses:
0
15 30
Low
Extraversion
High Extraversion
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Total for (B) responses:
0
15 30
Low
Introversion
High Introversion
If you have a high score in one category, then you may be likely to use
that style most of the time. A moderate score may mean that you tend to
be introverted in some situations and extraverted in others. In
general, extraverts are more outwardly focused, while introverts are
more inwardly focused. Here are some common differences between these
two styles. (NOTE: A Quick Quiz does not substitute for a formal
psychological assessment.)
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Extraverts |
Introverts
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Problem Solving |
Tend to
think out loud. Do their best thinking while talking. Prefer
to bounce ideas off others. Like to use meetings and group
discussions to solve problems.
|
Tend to
process information internally. Do their best thinking quietly
and alone. Want to develop their views before discussing an
issue. |
|
Communication |
Prefer
face-to-face communication if at all possible. Like to see
reactions and non-verbal behavior. Want immediate feedback.
Don’t like writing long emails or memos.
|
Prefer
emails and voice messages. Avoid unnecessary interaction.
Don’t like to waste time with discussion. Prefer to think
before reacting. Dislike long meetings.
|
|
Decision Making |
Get input
from others before making decisions. Want to act quickly in a
crisis.
|
Comfortable
making independent decisions. Want time to reflect before
acting.
|
|
Interpersonal Interaction |
Seek out
opportunities to talk and socialize. Are energized by
interaction and feel drained by too much time alone. Usually
know lots of people.
|
Seek out
opportunities for quiet and solitude. Feel drained by too much
interaction and need time alone to recharge. Budget their
“people time” carefully.
|
|
Concentration
& Focus |
More
focused on people and things around them. Have trouble
concentrating when quiet. Get bored if they have to sit and
focus too long on one thing. Don’t mind interruptions.
|
More
focused on internal thoughts and ideas. Often carry on an
internal dialogue. Enjoy quietly focusing on one thing at a
time. Are annoyed by interruptions.
|
|
Natural
Strengths |
Energizing people and groups
Taking immediate action
Creating a sense of excitement
Introducing people to others
|
Calming people and groups
Assessing the situation before acting
Listening to the ideas of others
Taking independent action |
|
Natural
Weaknesses |
Failing to give others space to talk
Not listening to input from others
Not putting things in writing
Acting without thinking |
Failing to share their thoughts
Not asking for input from others
Relying too much on writing
Taking too long to act
|
|
How They
Annoy Others |
By talking
too much and failing to provide opportunities for others to get
into the conversation.
|
By failing
to share their thoughts, join in discussions, or react to what
is said by others.
|
|
How They
Are Misunderstood |
May be
mistakenly viewed as self-centered and uninterested in others.
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May be
mistakenly viewed as aloof, shy, or unfriendly.
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