I misspoke. What I meant to say is that males with excessively introverted qualities and characteristics probably don't get enough exercise in their lives, resulting in lower than normal testosterone levels. I didn't stop being an introvert once I resumed exercising; I just became healthier and more comfortable with myself.
If that's what I said, then I take it back. I'm saying people who are introverts are more at risk for depression and anxiety, and that male introverts who undergo prolonged periods without physical activity will likely experience those problems. It happened to me, so that's just what I'm going off of. Not claiming any type of expertise here.
The study says nothing about testosterone levels. And feeling more aggressive/cheerful/outgoing is more about the endorphins that have been pumped through your body when exercising. This does not change a basic personality type.
Wow, some of the questions on these tests are really making me cringe.
Example: (T/F) "I tend to be more comfortable with the known than the unknown"
Um, no sh*t? BY DEFINITION that is true.
Oh here's another one: "You trust reason rather than feelings"
Um, EVERYONE trusts feelings more than reason. Everyone thinks that they trust reason more than feelings.
And my favorite: "I tend to make decisions based on logic and facts"
Right, because lots of people are really going to say that they don't use facts and logic in their decisions.
I'm starting to think that this whole MBTI thing is bull.
Told you it took some supposition. Follow me here. Exercise naturally boosts your testosterone levels. The "theory" is that testosterone makes you an extrovert. Therefore you'd expect people who work out to be extroverts (assuming working out gives you a lower BMI). But what we find is the opposite of the theory is true (again, assuming if people worked out they wouldn't have a high BMI).
Note: this does not imply an agreement with the theory!
Introverts are more likely to be higher on the anxiety scale. I'm pretty certain of that. Depression scale? I'd say probably, but I'm less certain of that one. I've administered both the Myers-Briggs, and the Beck Depression and Beck Anxiety scales MANY times. I've seem a correlation between introversion and anxiety, but not necessarily between introversion and depression. Remember, we are talking about personality types, not psychological disorders. And I STILL do not agree that introverts are more sedentary. They may more solitary in their activities, but that does not mean that they are not active. When you add a significant depressive aspect to this, however, you would probably find someone who doe NOT exercise as much... but not always. And yes, exercise does help mood disorders.
And that's all I was saying. I know a lot of introverted types in my field, and many times, they tend to become too solitary, too sedentary. I think shutting yourself in, not interacting with people, and basically sitting in front of a screen all day is very unhealthy, and I think introverts tend to be more at risk for that type of behavior (just an opinion) just because they enjoy being alone more than others.
When I was going through that period, all I did was go to class and come right back to my room and play games or watch movies or read books. I hated going out and I dreaded physical activity. One of my friends finally had enough and said "Get your moody ass up and play some basketball with us! I'm sick of your bitchy attitude, man!" I started exercising regularly, getting out in the sun, and damn did it feel good!
And that's all I was saying. I know a lot of introverted types in my field, and many times, they tend to become too solitary, too sedentary. I think shutting yourself in, not interacting with people, and basically sitting in front of a screen all day is very unhealthy, and I think introverts tend to be more at risk for that type of behavior (just an opinion) just because they enjoy being alone more than others.
When I was going through that period, all I did was go to class and come right back to my room and play games or watch movies or read books. I hated going out and I dreaded physical activity. One of my friends finally had enough and said "Get your moody ass up and play some basketball with us! I'm sick of your bitchy attitude, man!" I started exercising regularly, getting out in the sun, and damn did it feel good!
No, it's not. Some folks hate convention and prefer surprises. You just answered this question.
I chose "reason". I would rather consider what I think about a situation, than what I feel about that situationwhen making a decision.
And some people will answer that they would more often go with their gut.
No, though somewhat outdated, it's a pretty good tool to describe personality types.
Desire to socialize is also a function of self confidence.
Testosterone will tend to increase a mans self confidence
The problem is the trouble with assessing one's self. Most people want to think that they use logic and reason rather than just their gut, but is that true?
When I look at each question, I can think of a way to make myself fit each answer, and not even ambiguously; I can think of a way to make it seem like each answer is the most obvious one for me. The real answer is that we don't know, and can't say for sure, especially when it comes to measuring ourselves.
I find it extremely hard to trust any of these tests.
But what you are describing doesn't sound like simple introversion. It sounds more like being somewhat depressed. I have been introverted all my life. Yet I exercise daily, BY MY SELF. Doesn't change the fact that I am an introvert and prefer to either be alone or in a small group of familiar people.
Not all introverts are depressed, though that may be the stereoptype that some have.
I became depressed and anxious because my introverted nature left me more predisposed towards being alone. I don't know what I'm trying to say, I guess. I think if you stopped exercising, you'd probably start experiencing some depression and anxiety; I bet it keeps you level, mentally and physically.
Sounds like you were depressed. I don't just want I need time on my own. I like it. It centres me.
So do I. I just don't feel absurdly uncomfortable around other people anymore.
So do I. I just don't feel absurdly uncomfortable around other people anymore.
Rationalizing. I've taken the Myers-Briggs 4 times. Once in 1983, once in 1992, once in 2003, and just now. My rationalizing score started at about 50, and has been shrinking to where I'm now at a 12 for sensing. I've always been a 100 on the introvert scale. My thinking-feeling level has been consistent at about 60 something, thinking, and my judging-perceiving level has fluctuated throughout my life. It's pretty interesting to note where you've been and where you are and how that has affected your past and current choices.
I'd also imagine that more conservatives would match with my results than liberals.
I don't feel absurdly uncomfortable around other people either.
Possibly the article does indicate different needs and sometimes they may not be easily met.
I do agree that physical activity is healthy both physically and emotionally. Plenty of research shows that. However, lack of physical activity is not necessarily connected to introversion or extroversion. One can be the life of the party (extrovert) and never exercise. You are making a connection that doesn't exist. You seem to be making the case that introversion is unhealthy. There is no basis for that assertion.
Your Type is
INTJ
Introverted Intuitive Thinking Judging
Strength of the preferences %
67 38 50 1
You are:
* distinctively expressed introvert
* moderately expressed intuitive personality
* moderately expressed thinking personality
* slightly expressed judging personality
INTP - "Architect". Greatest precision in thought and language. Can readily discern contradictions and inconsistencies. The world exists primarily to be understood. 3.3% of total population.
Introverted (I) 67.65% Extroverted (E) 32.35%
Intuitive (N) 64.71% Sensing (S) 35.29%
Thinking (T) 58.33% Feeling (F) 41.67%
Perceiving (P) 50% Judging (J) 50%
Wow, some of the questions on these tests are really making me cringe.
Example: (T/F) "I tend to be more comfortable with the known than the unknown"
Um, no sh*t? BY DEFINITION that is true.
Oh here's another one: "You trust reason rather than feelings"
Um, EVERYONE trusts feelings more than reason. Everyone thinks that they trust reason more than feelings.
And my favorite: "I tend to make decisions based on logic and facts"
Right, because lots of people are really going to say that they don't use facts and logic in their decisions.
I'm starting to think that this whole MBTI thing is bull.
So do I. I just don't feel absurdly uncomfortable around other people anymore.
Took the linked to test:
Also took another test, liked this one slightly better:
Same as many people here, though apparantly also the least common in the general population.
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