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The scale is pretty big and I don't think anybody would manage being 0 or 100. I am kinda low on it (15) but I do manage to talk to people. I don't think it's better to be intro than extro it's just different and the world is definitely not black and white but I do think it is a part of us to try and find a label for things and introvert/extrovert is a part of that.
Growing up as an extrovert, I was given a very hard time, and seen as being abnormal, from kindergarten and upwards. I would unabashedly run up to kids I didn't know and ask to be friends. I was friendly, kind, and nice. (Still am, I hope!)
I can honestly say I have never seen or heard of a situation where introverts ganged up extroverts to make them feel adnormal. Where did you grow up where introverts ruled the roost? It's an anomaly worthy of all sorts of studies.
My friend who has a pyschology degree pointed me to the Eysenck Scale which measures extroversion, neuroticism and psychoticism.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eysenck..._Questionnaire
http://similarminds.com/eysenck.html
It gives three test results on the dimensions and a plotting of your introversion and extraversion score on a map.
(Sorry if somebody has already mentioned this scale)
I just took the test Delta30 mentioned and it looks like today I'm an extrovert. The last test I took said I was an introvert.
Extroversion (sociability) |||||||||||||| 59%
Neuroticism (emotionality) |||||| 22%
Psychoticism (rebelliousness) |||||||||| 35%
I guess I better be nice to the extroverts.
lol. My results were:Quote:
Originally Posted by YesNo
Extroversion (sociability) 54%
Neuroticism (emotionality) 47%
Psychoticism (rebelliousness) 46%
I was a bit worried about the psychoticism score till I read about the link with higher creativity. Where were you on the plotted map Yes/No?
Extroversion (sociability) |||||||||||||||||||||| 91%
Neuroticism (emotionality) |||| 16%
Psychoticism (rebelliousness) |||||||||||| 43%
I these results - again - suggest I'm a pain in the b#tt.
It might be just how I'm feeling today though.:devil:
wow Paul. Do you expose yourself at parties :banana:Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulclem
I actually didn't notice the plotted map, but I hadn't closed the page and I'm in the "sanguine" quadrant toward the bottom and near the "phlegmatic" quadrant close to "easy going", "lively", "carefree". Well, tomorrow's another day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Delta40
Paulclem--91% extrovert! Wow!
I was in the upper quadrant of sanguine toward the centre - the circle was around the letter s of sanguine! What does it all mean I wonder. I took the test 3 times but the results came out pretty much the same for me.
I scored a 33% on extroversion, 55% on neuroticism, and 35% on psychoticism. Here's what it said:
Extroversion results were moderately low which suggests you are reclusive, quiet, unassertive, and private.
Neuroticism results were medium which suggests you are moderately worrying, insecure, emotional, and anxious.
Psychoticism results were moderately low which suggests you are, at times, overly kind natured, trusting, and helpful at the expense of your own individual development (martyr complex).
I had to laugh at the last one, which is unfortunately true, and which I am working on. So don't ask me for any help, 'k?
I do consider myself an introvert. I do like people, but I am worn out after being with a group, even if I like everyone there, and am then glad to be alone. But I will admit to being lonely, often, and I haven't yet figured out how to connect in a satisfactory way with others while still meeting the need I have to be often alone.
I don't think it's better to be one or the other, and to be "introverted" does not mean you don't like people-there's another word for that-but I do think in our current culture being "extroverted" is prized. I have paid a price for that in my professional life, but mainly because I'm not good at kissing b*** at work. Oh, well.
I hear some prospective employers give these sort of tests so I'd agree that extroversion is prized.
Extroversion (sociability) |||| 11%
Neuroticism (emotionality) |||||||||||||| 55%
Psychoticism (rebelliousness) |||||||||| 33%
Oi ! I've actually been working on the sociability side of me for the past 8-years or so & this is the best I can do ?
Ta ! (short for tarradiddle),
tailor STATELY
OK, I took the test and I was :
Extroversion (sociability) |||| 13%
Neuroticism (emotionality) |||||||||||| 41%
Psychoticism (rebelliousness) |||||| 25%
and it said I am: Extroversion results were very low which suggests you are extremely reclusive, quiet, unassertive, and private.
Neuroticism results were moderately low which suggests you are relaxed, calm, secure, and optimistic.
Psychoticism results were low which suggests you are overly kind natured, trusting, and helpful at the expense too often of your own individual development (martyr complex).
I can only sometimes agree with the last one, I don't do things I don't want to but I am always willing to help and ready to complain when they don't help me...
on the last circle thingy I was in the phlegmatic part almost in between passive and careful
If employers use this test I'll never get a job
I looked at wikipedia to read about phlegmatic and I liked that description and think it's as close as it can get for a stereotype...
Phlegmatic
The phlegmatic temperament is fundamentally relaxed and quiet, ranging from warmly attentive to lazily sluggish. Phlegmatics tend to be content with themselves and are kind. They are accepting and affectionate. They may be receptive and shy and often prefer stability to uncertainty and change. They are consistent, relaxed, calm, rational, curious, and observant, qualities that make them good administrators. They can also be passive-aggressive
My score was:
Extroversion (sociability) |||||||||| 33%
Neuroticism (emotionality) |||| 14%
Psychoticism (rebelliousness) |||||| 30%
Cue other people's descriptions (I'm not going to repeat them).
I am just above the e of even-tempered in the phlegmatic quadrant.
I think Wkipedia's description is quite good, actually.
My German neighbour once cried out (I guess in total surprise/frustration with two children and a (very nice and calm) dog she used to have to run after all the time ;)), 'But you are always so calm!?' She was a very outgoing person and I think she could not understand how I could sit at home alone all day and not be lonely, like she. So, I guess, I am indeed a very content, accepting and tolerant person. And change, ooo, get that far away from me.
If there is any help to be given, I will gladly spend all my time doing it, if asked (I will never offer because I find that intrusive).
As employers indeed do these tests, I usually refused them and said that my personality should not matter, but only my work. And I once rigged one. They never called me back. It was probably rigged badly... :D
I guess I better stay away from you, Paul. :D
Extroversion (sociability) |||||||||||||| 52%
Neuroticism (emotionality) |||||||||||| 42%
Psychoticism (rebelliousness) |||||||||||||| 53%
Extroversion results were medium which suggests you are moderately talkative, outgoing, sociable and interacting.
Neuroticism results were moderately low which suggests you are relaxed, calm, secure, and optimistic.
Psychoticism results were medium medium which suggests you are moderately self interested, willful, and difficult, while still respecting the well being of others.
That's more or less accurate.