3 Minute Introversion Test

Based on the work of Dr. Robert McCrae, Ph.D.

Introversion is a personality trait characterized by a focus on internal thoughts and feelings rather than on external sources of stimulation. Whether a person is an introvert or an extrovert is considered one of the five central characteristics of a person.

Instructions: Below is a list of questions that relate to life experiences common among people who score high on introversion. Please read each question carefully and indicate whether it applies to you or not.

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Question 1 of 10

Being around lots of people tends to drain my energy.

Not me. Describes me somewhat. Definitely me.

The IDRlabs 3 Minute Introversion Test (IDR-3MIT) was developed by IDRlabs. The IDR-3MIT is based on the work of Dr. Robert McCrae and Dr. Paul Costa Jr., who created the Big 5 Personality Inventory. The IDR-3MIT is not associated with any specific researchers in the field of personality psychology or any affiliated research institutions.

The IDRlabs 3 Minute Introversion Test was informed by the Big 5 Personality Inventory criteria for introversion, as published in Costa, Paul & McCrae, R.R. (1999). A five-factor theory of personality. The Five-Factor Model of Personality: Theoretical Perspectives. 2. 51-87. Nordin, M.S. (2012). Confirmatory factor analysis on the big 5 personality test inventory. Southeast Asia Psychology Conference. Laros, J.A., Peres, A.J.S., Andrade, J.M. et al. Validity evidence of two short scales measuring the Big Five personality factors. Psicol. Refl. Crít. 31, 32 (2018).

The work of Dr. McCrae and Dr. Costa has also informed some of the diagnostic criteria in the form of the widely used psychological instrument, the Big 5 Personality Inventory, for clinical use, especially by qualified mental health professionals. The present test is intended for educational purposes only. IDRlabs and the present IDRlabs 3 Minute Introversion Test are independent of the above researchers, organizations, and their affiliated institutions.

The 3 Minute Introversion Test is based on a famous and well-regarded inventory for the assessment of the trait of introversion. However, free online tests and quizzes such as this one are solely first takes and cannot provide accurate assessments of your specific personality. Hence, the test is intended to be used for educational purposes only. A definitive mental health assessment can be made only by a qualified mental health professional.

As the publishers of this free online 3 Minute Introversion Test, which allows you to screen yourself for the characteristics of this trait, we have strived to make the test as reliable and valid as possible by subjecting it to statistical controls and validation. However, free online quizzes such as the present 3 Minute Introversion Test do not provide professional assessments or recommendations of any kind; the test is provided entirely “as-is.” For more information about any of our online tests and quizzes, please consult our Terms of Service.

Why Use This Test?

1. Free. This 3 Minute Introversion Test is delivered to you free of charge and will allow you to obtain your scores related to being introspective, reserved, and appreciative of solitude.

2. Statistical controls. Statistical analysis of the test is conducted to ensure maximum accuracy and validity of the test scores.

3. Made by professionals. The present test has been made with the input of people who work professionally with psychology and individual differences research.