During a recent lunch at the Catholic college where I teach, three colleagues and I debated the merits of a forthcoming two-day summer retreat. I saw such group bonding as an interesting proposition.

An extrovert is a person who gains energy from interacting with people. They tend to do group activities and seek new sensations, but they may find it difficult to be alone for long periods. The ...

In 2012, Susan Cain’s book “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” came out, and the world hasn’t stopped talking about introverts since. “For a long time, introversion was ...

The classic labels of introvert and extrovert have long been used to explain why some people thrive off of social interaction and why some people prefer solitude. While neither one is “better” than ...

The field of personality psychology explores people’s characteristics and relates those traits to a variety of behaviors and outcomes. The careful measurement techniques used in this field have ...

The field of personality psychology explores people’s characteristics and relates those traits to a variety of behaviors and outcomes. The careful measurement techniques used in this field have ...

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 ...

Most people don’t like being put in metaphorical boxes. Labels have their place, but they often oversimplify and miss nuance, especially when referring to aspects of someone’s personality. Introvert ...

How do you know if you’re an introvert or an extrovert? The simple test is to ask yourself: when you’re around a lot of people (say at a party or a real estate event), do you go home after the party ...

Ashley Lauretta is a journalist based in Austin, Texas. Her bylines can be found in WIRED, the Atlantic, SELF, ELLE, elemental, espnW, Men’s Journal and more. Ashley Lauretta is a journalist based in ...