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Personality Tests - Psychology of Personality

Rumor has it we are going to be taking the Myers-Briggs test in class. I kind of hate the idea of labeling people. But then I was thinking, why not, just for an ironic twist, try a little social experiment by purposely slapping on as many labels as possible? We don't have to be defined by them, but they probably reveal *something* about ourselves, and if nothing else, can provide opportunities for conversation… Consider how seriously people take astrological signs, which aren't based on any of your unique qualities at all! Here are some of my personal favorites, in no particular order: Humor Styles Questionnaire (Rod Martin and Patricia Doris): https :// www . psychologytoday .com/articles/200607/how-do-you-use-humor Hogwart's  House (Harry Potter): http :// www . playbuzz .com/ emilyz 14/the- hogwarts -sorting-quiz- pottermore -version Mythological Creature: http :// www . playbuzz .com/ paget 10/what-mythical-creature-describes-your-personality ...