Test Comparison

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This paper compares and contrasts two commonly-used psychological tests, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), a personality test, and the Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT3), an achievement and ability test. Each test is described regarding its purpose, measurement scale, reliability, validity, normative construct, and appropriate uses and limitations. Modalities that measure similar traits are also described.

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Test Purpose
MBTI
WRAT3
Test Scales
MBTI
WRAT3
Test Reliability
MBTI
WRAT3
Test Validity
MBTI
WRAT3
Normative Data
MBTI
WRAT3
Appropriate Uses and Limitations
MBTI
WRAT3
Similar Tests
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"Psychological type theory states that people have preferred modes of perception (sensing [S]/intuition [N]) and judgment (thinking [T]/feeling [F]), as well as attitudes that reflect their orientation of energy (extraversion [E]/introversion[I]) and their orientation toward the outer world (judging [J]/perceiving[P]). Jung attested that people develop a dominant function and an auxiliary function for balance. In order to determine if the judging or perceiving function was dominant, Myers added the JP scale. She reasoned that since Es focus outwardly, the JP preference directly indicates their dominant function. However, the dominant function for Is is preferred for dealing with their inner world. Since the JP scale reflects their extroverted function, the relevant dimension is the opposite of their JP preference. These four sets of preferences (S/N, T/F, E/I, J/P) combine to form 16 distinct personality types."

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