Four types of introverts

Introverts tend to turn inward rather than outward, but beyond that, it is more complex. There are four types of introverts:

• Social. The preference for solitude or socializing with small groups instead of large ones. It is not the same as shyness.
• Thinking introversion. They don't share the aversion to social events. They do tend to be introspective, thoughtful, and self-reflective.
• Anxious introverts seek solitude because they feel awkward or self-conscious. They tend to ruminate on the things that might or could go terribly wrong.
• Restrained or reserved introverts prefer to think before they speak or act. They might take a while to get going.

Many introverts are a mix of all four types.