Personality Assessment Tools

Paper Summary:

The paper outlines the basic elements of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test and the Rorschach test and shows why the former is more potentially useful in understanding the psychological makeup of individuals. On the other hand, the paper explains why the Rorschach test may contribute more directly to identifying various organic psychological dysfunctions related to biochemical processes. The paper relates, however, that because of its subjective nature, it is not widely used within the overall scope of behavioral psychology. The paper then discusses self-help books and why they are not considered a reliable method of treating psychological issues.

Outline:
Introduction
Myers-Briggs
Rorschach
Self-Help Books

From the Paper:

"Human personality assessment is a field that encompasses peer-reviewed concepts and techniques as well as pseudo-scientific theories that are untested, and of dubious value. The classic bases of established psychoanalytic tradition and other clinically validated theories sometimes provide a helpful framework for understanding human behavior in general as well as for predicting likely future behavior in particular.
"Because of the potential predictive value of personality tests, employers have begun administering various forms of personality assessments in conjunction with pre-employment screening, especially in fields where specific personality characteristics are know to suggest suitability or non-suitability, such as in law enforcement, for one example."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Gerrig, R, Zimbardo, P. (2005) Psychology and Life. 17th Edition. New York: Allyn & Bacon.
• Hall, C., Nordby, V. (1999) A Primer of Jungian Psychology. Ontario, CA: Mentor

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