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Hey guys! I was wondering if anyone finds personality tests/assessments useful - Myers Briggs (MBTI), Enneagrams, Big Five Traits, (dare I say, even..) Zodiac Signs.
I'm asking because these type of tests seem really popular in mainstream media and it drives a lot of interest.
I can see where it might be a tool used to inform you of the qualities you currently possess. It can reveal or confirm the qualities that you exhibit. However, people change and so I think personality tests are kind of a snapshot of where you perceive yourself within a larger colour palette of humanity momentarily. They are only as accurate as the time that you take them.
I can also see where it could be problematic by putting labels and people in boxes. It sort of implies a "fixed" mindset/personality or set up expectations that you have to meet in order to fit that category. Moreover, the depictions themselves doesn't capture the person as a whole. It could come up distorted or make you feel like a caricature of what you really are as it lacks context of personal/lived experiences.
Also if you haven't taken one, I think this one was interesting because it's a little different from the rest. Character Quiz
Feel free to share the results too (or keep it to yourself). This one is mine:
Apparently, I have a three way tie between Iroh, Ambrose, and Han, which was kinda exciting. I love tea and Iroh!
So what do you think of personality tests? What's your experience taking them? How do you feel about the results - was it congruent to your self-image or not? What do you like or dislike about them?
It's an open forum! And most importantly, have fun!
I'm asking because these type of tests seem really popular in mainstream media and it drives a lot of interest.
I can see where it might be a tool used to inform you of the qualities you currently possess. It can reveal or confirm the qualities that you exhibit. However, people change and so I think personality tests are kind of a snapshot of where you perceive yourself within a larger colour palette of humanity momentarily. They are only as accurate as the time that you take them.
I can also see where it could be problematic by putting labels and people in boxes. It sort of implies a "fixed" mindset/personality or set up expectations that you have to meet in order to fit that category. Moreover, the depictions themselves doesn't capture the person as a whole. It could come up distorted or make you feel like a caricature of what you really are as it lacks context of personal/lived experiences.
Also if you haven't taken one, I think this one was interesting because it's a little different from the rest. Character Quiz
Feel free to share the results too (or keep it to yourself). This one is mine:
Apparently, I have a three way tie between Iroh, Ambrose, and Han, which was kinda exciting. I love tea and Iroh!
So what do you think of personality tests? What's your experience taking them? How do you feel about the results - was it congruent to your self-image or not? What do you like or dislike about them?
It's an open forum! And most importantly, have fun!