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Introvert or extrovert test

In this introvert or extrovert test, ten statements from the Big Five extraversion scale show where you sit between introversion and extroversion, compared with thousands of people from your country. It takes about two minutes.

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Introvert or extrovert test

2 min Time10 Questions

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What your result looks like

Example
IntrovertExtrovert
Percentile 31: more introverted than most

Introvert and extrovert are not two types

Extraversion is a continuous trait: almost nobody is fully introverted or fully extroverted. Most people are in the middle, sometimes called ambiverts. The test tells you exactly where you are.

Being introverted is not the same as being shy. Shyness is fear of being judged; introversion is preferring calm and recharging alone.

How it works

  1. You read ten statements, such as “I talk to a lot of different people at parties”.
  2. You rate how well each describes you on a five-point scale.
  3. You see your percentile against people from your country, and what it means.

How to read your result

Percentile Meaning
0–30 Introvert: you prefer fewer stimuli and small groups
31–69 Middle range: you adapt to the situation
70–100 Extrovert: people and action energise you

Neither end is better. Introversion goes with focus and listening; extroversion with social energy and visible leadership.

The rest of your personality

Extraversion is one of the Big Five. The Big Five personality test also measures agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability and openness.

More about introversion

For the traits and myths of introverts, read what is an introvert. If your result lands in the middle, see what is an ambivert.

Why take the test on Animi

  • Open scienceQuestions and norms published by researchers. We cite the source of every test.
  • Honest resultsEvery score comes with its margin of error. No online test gives an exact number.
  • No sign-upNo email, no account. Your result is worked out in your browser.
  • Compared with people like youWe place you against people of your age and, where there is data, your country.

Frequently asked questions

What is an ambivert?

Someone in the middle range of the trait, which is the most common result. It is not a separate type, just the centre of the scale.

Can an introvert become an extrovert?

The trait is fairly stable, though it shifts a little with age, and you can learn social habits without changing your preference.

Is introverted the same as shy?

No. Shyness is fear of social judgement; introversion is a preference for quieter settings.

Is such a short test reliable?

Yes for this trait: it uses all ten questions of the original scale, which has high reliability.

Sources

  1. Goldberg, L. R. (1992). The development of markers for the Big-Five factor structure. Psychological Assessment, 4(1), 26–42.

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