bartron Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 The thread on mountain personalities got me thinking about this amazing book been reading titled "The Introvert Advantage" by Marti Olsen Laney and how many people on this board are introverts or extroverts. So, here's a self-assessment taken from the book, to determine if you're an introvert or an extrovert. Answer the following questions with a True or False, then count the number of True answers you put down, and check against the scoring at the end. Questions 1. When I need to rest, I prefer to spend time alone or with one or two close people rather than with a group. 2. When I work on projects, I like to have larger uninterrupted time periods rather than smaller chunks. 3. I sometimes rehearse things before speaking, occasionally writing notes for myself. 4. In general, I like to listen more than I like to talk. 5. People sometimes think I'm quiet, mysterious, aloof, or calm. 6. I like to share special occasions with just one person or a few close friends, rather than have big celebrations. 7. I usually need to think before I respond or speak. 8. I tend to notice details many people don't see. 9. If two people have just had a fight, I feel the tension in the air. 10. If I say I will do something, I almost always do it. 11. I feel anxious if I have a deadline or pressure to finish a project. 12. I can "zone out" if too much is going on. 13. I like to watch an activity for a while before I decide to join it. 14. I form lasting relationships. 15. I don't like to interrupt others; I don't like to be interrupted. 16. When I take in lots of information, it takes me a while to sort it out. 17. I don't like overstimulating environments. I can't imagine why folks want to go to horror movies or go on roller coasters. 18. I sometimes have strong reactions to smells, tastes, foods, weather, noises, etc. 19. I am creative and/or imaginative. 20. I feel drained after social situations, even when I enjoy myself. 21. I prefer to be introduced rather than to introduce others. 22. I can become grouchy if I'm around people or activities too long. 23. I often feel uncomfortable in new surroundings. 24. I like people to come to my home, but I don't like them to stay too long. 25. I often dread returning phone calls. 26. I find my mind sometimes goes blank when I meet people or when I am asked to speak unexpectedly. 27. I talk slowly or have gaps in my words, especially if I am tired or if I am trying to speak and think at once. 28. I don't think of casual acquaintances as friends. 29. I feel as if I can't show other people my work or ideas until they are fully formulated. 30. Other people may surprise me by thinking I am smarter than I think I am. Scoring 20-30 True: Pretty darn introverted. 10-19 True: Somewhere in the middle 1-9 True: You are more extroverted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartron Posted April 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 I scored the max, 29, which surprised nobody who knows me. 'later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullwings Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 so, if you score 30, you must be autistic or something...? 21 or 22 here, kinda middle ground on some of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebu Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 I'm a strong 25. Might explain the situation I'm in... (single and not loving it...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartron Posted April 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 so, if you score 30, you must be autistic or something...? Yeah, I thought the same thing. I just copied it blindly from the book. I tried correcting it, but I was only able to change the message, not the poll. I'm guessing that it's impossible to score 30 unless you lie. 'later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 Definitely an extrovert. Although I really like my "me" time. Caller ID is a wonderful invention!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipuppy Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 Middle of the road. I actually used to be very shy with my few friends and that was it. Now I know tons of people, go to parties, and make new friends all the time. They don't believe me when I tell them I used to be shy either. I also get very irritable and anxious when I don't have my ME time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 Ah, what better to do on a rainy, foggy morning that was supposed to be Race Day. I got a 15. Although IMHO a number of my "yes" answers have more to do with me being analytical than what I would normally think of as introverted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 7. Is that the "obnoxious a-hole" level of extroverted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin A. Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 Even 20 here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbird Posted April 8, 2007 Report Share Posted April 8, 2007 Whoa!! I got 27.... and I thought I was quite balanced...... oh well introverted weirdo for me then.... Hmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Bird Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 right there with you Blackbird, solid 27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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