When discussing advantages and disadvantages of well-known personality traits, such as extroversion-introversion, we need to ...

Take this quiz to find out where you fall on the introvert-extrovert spectrum. Answer each question True or False, choosing the answer that applies to you more often than not. 1. I prefer one-on-one ...

Introverts can sustain attention without constant input. Silence fuels concentration rather than draining it. This allows ...

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. Someone ...

Personality is often discussed in terms of introversion and extroversion, two broad categories that help explain how people ...

Can't seem to match the energy of a good friend? You might be on opposite ends of the personality spectrum — and that's OK.

Do you enjoy spending time socializing with others in the outer world? Does the thought of meeting new people make you feel energized? If you identify with these traits, you might be an extrovert.

See our cover story, “The Upside of Being an Introvert.” See our gallery of the great introverts and extroverts in history. Contact us at letters@time.com ...