Are you a true introvert?

Got them all really fast - most before the timer - but I am very much the definition of an extrovert. So I don't think it means anything. I teach fairly advanced maths so I'm trained to spot one error amongst a whole page of workings. I think finding them fast is more to do with that than my personality.

I got bored though and kept moving the video on to the next bit as soon as I'd found them. I couldn't be doing with sitting there for the 15 seconds so I guess that bit figures!

Found them all really quickly, except for butterfly and 'candy'. But I already knew I'm on the introvert side.

From their description of extroverts, my dd1 is a classic textbook case! Needs other people, activity, socialising all the time - always has. Luckily her dh is very similar.

The Christmas season is upon us, and our hearts sink when we receive the dreaded party invitationz, two so far this year. We don't seem to be able to refuse for fear of giving offence, and it is lovely to be asked, but we simply hate being up too late with people who invariably drink too much. New Year's Eve is a total nightmare: no escape till after midnight! We 'd much prefer to stay at home by the fire on these dark winter nights. Bah humbug!

Got them all, but knew already I was an introvert. The problem starts when all your family are extroverts. DH, DDs1 and 2 and DS also their partners and children are all extroverts. I am quite happy on my own, like my dogs company but otherwise get on fine alone (when allowed to). Told its not good for me but I find it quite exhausting sometimes.

Seems I am an introvert always thought I was ?

If only it were that simple. Tired of seeing this type rubbish on the internet. Are you autistic? do you have OCD? A narcissist? Psychopath? or anything else you care to mention.

I spotted them all very easily, I've done the Myers-Briggs (INFJ) but on the other hand I loved giving illustrated talks when I was working and have done a couple since I retired, yet I found it difficult chatting informally afterwards to those who had been at the talk. Although I am out and about a lot and meet up with friends I do like my own company and am quite self-sufficient.

How does the ability to spot an anomaly in a picture mark you out as an introvert? (FWIW I got them all except the butterfly!)

Apart from number 5 I found them before he said what to find

Exactly like dogsmother

I agree with you carly that it is a scale, not two boxes.
On the Myers-Briggs test I am in the middle between introversion and extroversion.
I love parties and seeing my friends but prefer working in a quiet environment, and having time by myself too.

Rubbish

All before the clock started pretty much apart from the butterfly. Never considered myself an introvert before ?
However in a group I do prefer to go into myself and prefer to just observe the dynamics that are going on.

I only missed one - the cup of coffee. I found some before the clock started. Yes I am on the Autistic Spectrum.

Definitely an introvert, all of the items jumped out at sometimes before the clock started except for the butterfly. I couldn’t see it all. Much prefer my own company and a book to a party any day and always been that way

Ambivert!

shysal having seen photos of some of your cake creations,
I’d say that you definitely are artistic and talented.

I will look at the quiz tomorrow as I am travelling at the moment.

sarahellenwhitney Have you watched the Susan Cain TED talk I linked to above? She works as a lawyer and seems comfortable talking in front of a huge audience but is nonetheless an introvert.

I became bored after the second picture and gave up. So in what category does this put me.?I have never enjoyed parties, large family 'get togethers' etc . Much to late DH annoyance who on many occasions accused me of being unsociable and a few other choice ! words.However in my element and never held back when having to give ' talks' on the products of the company I worked for in front of large audiences, and being asked questions, as was part of my job.

It's not an accurate theory, just a bit of fun, nonetheless, I spied all of them before he'd even stopped the chat intro to each picture except the butterfly. I ran right out of time with that one.
I might add that I'm completely comfortable in any situation and company and equally happy to spend time alone. Definitely not an introvert. My qualifications have been in analytical fields but I don't think that plays any part.

I got them all except the candy right away. I wouldn't have said I was introverted, but do dislike noise and crowds.

Introversion - Extroversion is a scale and not 2 separate boxes. It was developed by Hans Eysenck, a psychologist. I remember taking the test 30 years ago (mature student) and I was right in the middle! I need my time alone and my space, but I also need company sometimes (but not TOO much!)

I also saw them all. I think I am wary rather than shy with new people. Although I can ‘do’ group situations if needed I certainly dislike crowds and avoid parties, I like a quiet, calm space and am very content with my own company. I’ve always believed I’m instinctively introvert.

DH and I both introverts. We knew that anyway .

I like this TED talk. Susan Cain author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts?language=en#t-264839

Three minutes or so in she estimates a third to half the population are introverts, that we confuse introversion with shyness which are two different things. Introversion is more about preferring quieter low-key environments.

Few would call me as an introvert. I'm the person who gets invited to parties because I'm interested in people and good at getting conversations started but I loathe noisy shops, bars, cafes restaurants, trains and buses where everyone whether with someone or alone is talking. It's babel.

I cannot concentrate if there is any noise and find myself getting very irritable if there is. I would never survive in an an open plan office. Give me a book and a silent room. I am definitely an introvert.