Measures of Personality Research

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The paper discusses two personality tests. The first is the Myers-Briggs test, which is designed to measure life satisfaction and personality. The paper notes that this test uses a questionnaire and the answers are used to determine 'who' that person is from a personality standpoint. The second test is the Keirsey Temperament Sorter II. This test is designed to do basically the same thing as the Myers-Briggs test. It is not called a 'personality test,' but instead is termed a 'temperament sorter.' The paper details the demographics, when the tests are given, and for what reasons, and comments on their efficacy.

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"Anyone who is going to use the test should consider the above information, since there are some groups for which the test does not work well. It is important to be aware of this, so that results can be as accurate as possible as often as possible. It is also important for people to consider the fact that there is no guarantee of accuracy, and that changing one's life and/or career because of a personality test may cause unanticipated problems."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Harrington, R. & Loffredo, D.A. 2001. The relationship between life satisfaction, self-consciousness, and the Myers-Briggs Type Inventory Dimensions. Journal of Psychology, 135(4): 439-450.
• Keirsey Temperament Sorter. n.d. http://keirsey.com/faq.aspx
• Lewis, V.G. & Borders, D. 1995. Life satisfaction of single middle-aged professional women. Journal of Counseling & Development, 74(1): 94.
• Myers-Briggs Personality Test. n.d. Retrieved from: http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/reliability-and-validity.asp
• Peterson, Karen S. (2001) Type-T Personalities: 'T' is for Thrills. PsycPORT. http://www. psycport.com/2001/01/10/3ng-usatoday/eng-usatoday_072955_237_59013814386.htm.

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