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Personality Tests: Who Are You Really?

Science Vs

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Unreliability of Personality Tests

This chapter explores the inconsistency and unreliability of personality tests, specifically focusing on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). It discusses the limitations of categorizing individuals into black and white categories and critiques the MBTI for grouping people together based on broad categories, disregarding significant differences in behavior. The speakers also discuss the use of vague and profound language in personality tests, suggesting that people are easily tricked into thinking these tests offer deep insight.

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