337. Are personality tests legit?
From Myers-Briggs to the Big Five, almost all of us at some stage have done a personality test. Whether it labelled you an introvert or extrovert, a big thinker or a small details individual, it's easy to get swept up in the idea that these tests can tell us all we need to know about our personality and identity. But are they legit, and what is the science behind them? In today's episode, we break down:
- The scientific basis for personality tests
- The interesting, feminist history behind personality tests
- Reliability vs. validity vs. relatability
- Why we end up believing what we read
- How to actually use personality tests to your advantage
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