Introversion/Extroversion Survey

We  talk about introversion and extroversion in terms of how comfortable we are being around other people. Extroverts appear comfortable socially, can enter conversations easily, and are considered outgoing. Introverts are seen as being less open, quiet, often preferring their own company over being social.

However, there are lots of introverts who act like extroverts in order to collaborate, converse, and work or play in social situations.

Questionnaire

Answer the following questions to help determine whether you are an introvert or extrovert.  For this exercise, you need to answer each question according to the one that is most like you.

1. I get the best ideas when:
   1. I can think things through from beginning to end
   2. I can bounce my ideas off of other people
2. I learn new things best when:
   1. I can study, contemplate and read them on my own
   2. I learn, talk, and act them out with others
3. I feel really energetic when:
   1. I have had ample time to rest, read, or relax
   2. I am around my friends or colleagues
4. Meeting new people:
   1. Wears me out
   2. Is something I love to do
5. When I think of something new:
   1. I like to think about my ideas and make some decisions before looking for feedback
   2. I like to share my initial thoughts and get people’s feedback
6. After a productive day working with a team, I:
   1. Go home feeling worn out and in need of a rest
   2. Am full of energy and ready to do something else
7. I prefer solving problems by:
   1. Analyzing and working through them on my own
   2. Talking things over with people

Scoring

Total the number of A and B answers that you chose.

o   A answers = __________

o   B answers = __________

B responses represent extroverted tendencies. A responses represent introverted tendencies.

Now, place an X on the continuum where you feel it best represents you. If you have strong introverted tendencies then you will mark an X closer to the word “introverted” on the continuum. If you have strong extroverted tendencies, your X will appear closer to the word “extroverted” on the continuum. If you have a mix of preferences then your X will appear closer to the center point.

This survey was suggested by Velsoft Training Manual