Extroversion Introversion Test - Sample Report
Your Personality Type: The Chameleon
Chameleons can adapt to almost any social situation, whether they're among a throng of partygoers or in reflective solitude. Known to be fairly friendly and gregarious people, Chameleons aren't hard to like or connect with; they're good conversationalists, good listeners, and great company. Although they're more than happy to join a boisterous get-together, they do enjoy some quiet time on their own as well. They're approachable and relatively unreserved individuals whose presence is neither obtrusive nor inconspicuous.
Imagine yourself at a huge tropical resort for a one-week vacation. Do you see yourself sticking to the poolside, taking the occasional stroll alone on the beach, maybe making one or two friendly acquaintances? Or are you chatting it up wherever you go, quickly forming a group of summer-fun friends, and seeking out all the good parties? If you picked the first one, you just may be an introvert - and if you picked the second, well, you just may be an extrovert. The key word in the sentence however is may - extroversion and introversion is not the black-and-white characteristic many believe it to be. Moreover, despite what some might think, whether you're an extrovert or an introvert is typically not a matter of choice - it's an orientation. While introverts are drawn to and seek solace in the inner world of thoughts and emotions, extroverts on the other hand, turn to the outer world - to people and social activities.
A major problem with current views on extroversion and introversion is that many of them are based on stereotypes, specifically in terms of the latter. Since introverts will often keep to themselves and prefer to mull over their thoughts rather than think "out loud", they can come off as aloof and unapproachable. In most cases however, this is not their intent. In addition, while some introverts may be characterized as shy, many of them are actually quite at ease in social situations. What makes them different from extroverts is their need for the occasional "social break", turning to relative solitude for a little R&R. The fact of the matter is that we all have a little extrovert and introvert in all of us. We might, for example, act goofy when hanging out with friends, but barely make a peep during office meetings. By gaining a better understanding as to where we lie on the extroversion/introversion continuum, we can develop not only a deeper understanding of ourselves, but also of those who may not share the same orientation.
Whether introverted or extroverted, the type of orientation you have has a significant impact not only on the type of occupation you choose but your friendship preferences as well. Regardless of your results on this test, note that for this particular assessment there is no "good" or "bad" score.
Overall results
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Sociability
Cognitive Orientation
Self-disclosure
Need for Space
Overall results
Your score indicates that you fall somewhere in the middle on the extroversion/introversion scale; that is, you display the characteristics of both orientations. In general, this means that you balance your life between the inner world of ideas, thoughts, emotions, and reflections, and the outer world of people, activities and socializing. As a result, you draw your energy and motivation from both sources. In a sense, you have the best of both worlds. For more details about your orientation, check out the rest of your results.
Sociability
According to your results, you appear to be the type of person who enjoys socializing often, especially with large groups of people. You likely have an extensive social network, and rarely pass up the opportunity to expand it even further. Having an active social life appears to be fairly important to you, so chances are that when the opportunity to go out with "the gang" arises, you'll seldom turn it down. Individuals who score similarly to you enjoy interacting with a variety of people, regardless if they're friends or strangers. They are extremely people-oriented, are often described as the "life of the party" and tend to be exceptionally outgoing.
Cognitive Orientation
Your results indicate that when it comes to dealing with life's ups and downs and contemplating life in general, there are some occasions when you prefer to turn to others for input, while on others you'd rather handle things on your own. Whether it relates to decision-making or simply digesting new information, you sometimes need time to yourself to think things over. Although you enjoy reflecting on and sharing life's experiences with those around you, there are simply some moments when you'd prefer to analyze and absorb things on a more internal and personal level.
Self-disclosure
Your responses suggest that although you generally enjoy sharing your thoughts and feelings with other people, this doesn't necessarily mean you will readily expose every personal detail about your life. You appear to be a relatively easy-going person, but likely prefer to hold off on revealing too much about yourself upon meeting someone new. While certain individuals enjoy talking about themselves and will openly discuss a variety of topics, there are certain things that you prefer to keep "under your hat" - most likely until you've developed a more trusting relationship with someone. In general, on some occasions when you are fairly talkative and open, while on others you much rather sit back and listen.
Need for Space
According to your score on this scale, being around people is something you enjoy, but not on a continuous basis. Every once in a while you appreciate some time alone, and therefore, are generally comfortable being in relative or complete solitude. It seems as though you have struck a very healthy balance between time spent with others and time spent on your own in order to relax or recharge. Individuals like you who need their space from time to time, thrive in the company of others as well as on their own. You tend to prefer things in moderation, so although being around people can energize and motivate you, too much exposure can be somewhat stifling.
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