How Ethical Are Personality Tests? What Experts Say
The HBO documentary, Persona, examines personality testing from several angles, including the questionable ethics behind this multi-billion dollar industry. The documentary suggests that while most personality quizzes are harmless and fun in a “low-stakes” situation, they can be ableist, classist, racist, and sexist when used in the workplace. Persona highlights the controversial use of these tests, specifically the Myers-Briggs Type […]
Myers-Briggs Test: Strengths, Limitations, & The Call for Advanced Personality Assessments
The personality testing market is currently estimated at $2 Billion, and chances are, if you have taken one of these introspective questionnaires, you’ve probably have taken the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). And even though millions of MBTI tests are administered every year, and the online version of the test has been updated for ease of use, the test itself […]
Myers-Briggs Test: Limitations and Need for a Better Diagnostic ToolÂ
The most popular personality test on the market is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). However, based on the standards of psychological test validation – the MBTI falls short. In this article, we examine both positive and negative reviews of the Myers-Briggs test and the latest research showing its limitations. We also address the strong need for a diagnostic tool that accurately assesses a person’s aptitude based on multiple factors, including cognitive orientation and the environment.