10 Kickass Facts About Introverts

7. There Are Many Types Of Introverts

One of the most kickass facts that you might not know about introverts is that there are many types. There’s four actually, according to Jonathan Cheek, a psychology professor at Wellesley College. The first type is the social introvert. This is the type of introvert that everyone is familiar with. They prefer small groups, or simply being alone. But Cheek maintains that this is different from shyness, because there’s no anxiety driving them to be alone – that’s just what they want to do.

The second type is the thinking introvert. Thinking introverts are capable of creating entire fantasy worlds inside their own minds. They are thoughtful and self-contemplating. The third type is the anxious introvert. These introverts seek solitude because they feel awkward and out of place in social settings. They also have the tendency to replay events again and again in their minds, thinking about what they could have done differently, and what went wrong. The fourth and final type is the restrained or reserved introvert. These introverts take a long time to think about what they’re going to say or do before proceeding. It might also take a lot to “get them started,” as they need a gradual build up before starting any given activity.