Psychologist Dr. Jessica Ribeiro, PhD defines introversion as a personality trait characterized by a preference for quiet, less stimulating environments and activities. “It describes how you gain ...

Social introverts, thinking introverts, anxious introverts and restrained introverts all have positive qualities.

If you feel relieved when plans change, you likely share some brilliant personality traits with others who feel the same way.

Raymond Cattell is one of the founding fathers of the trait perspective in personality psychology. He is widely known for his role in the development of factor analysis, a statistical tool for ...

Can't seem to match the energy of a good friend? You might be on opposite ends of the personality spectrum — and that's OK.

Today’s observance of World Introvert Day puts a well-deserved spotlight on inward thinkers and the less visible ways they strengthen relationships and group settings. By ... Read more The post World ...

Here’s what we’ve been told about introversion: Introversion and extraversion are hardwired. They’re one of the OCEAN—five factors: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and ...

For years, Olga Khazan, a Virginia-based staff writer at The Atlantic, knew she had a big problem: she hated much of her own personality. "I was constantly worried about everything," she said. "Just ...

Everyone’s personality is different. While pop psychology has tried to categorize personality types, most people relate to more than one. This list of personality types shows the range of personality ...