Period 7: Personality Test Article Compehension Test

What is the most famous personality test mentioned in the article?

• DISC Assessment

• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

• Enneagram Test

• Big Five Personality Test

How do many successful companies use personality tests?

• To improve employee health

• To guide hiring and firing decisions

• To promote diversity

• To increase workplace competition

What was the experience of listener Ally Adler with the Myers-Briggs test?

• It ruined her emotionally

• It helped her understand herself better

• It had no impact on her

• It made her miserable

What is Adam Grant's concern with the Myers-Briggs test?

• It promotes workplace diversity

• It has no impact on hiring decisions

• It is not peer reviewed

• It is highly reliable

According to Allen Hammer, what is the evidence that the Myers-Briggs test can predict real world outcomes?

• It can predict roommate compatibility

• It can predict leadership potential

• It can predict job performance accurately

• It can predict academic success

What is the main concern with using personality tests for hiring and firing decisions?

• They are not accurate

• They are too time-consuming

• They can lead to discrimination

• They are not cost-effective

What does new research suggest about the power of personality assessments?

• They can accurately pinpoint the person you are

• They can predict future career success

• They can predict the person you have the potential to become

• They have no real impact on personal development

What is the main criticism of most personality tests according to the article?

• They are too expensive

• They are too time-consuming

• They are not widely used

• They do not stand up to scientific scrutiny

What is the role of the sorting hat in the Harry Potter series?

• To assign students to different houses

• To predict the future

• To guide students in their studies

• To teach magic spells

What is the appeal of the sorting hat mentioned in the article?

• It is a symbol of authority at Hogwarts

• It is a magical artifact with unknown powers

• It is wise and seems to know people better than they know themselves

• It is a tool for predicting the future