In this exercise, you will identify the different personality traits and research methods available by assessing your personality

In this exercise, you will identify the different personality traits and research methods available by assessing your personality.

Objectives

• Define personality.
• Explain how early trait theorists approached the study of personality.
• Describe the Big Five personality traits.
• Summarize the major contributions and criticisms of trait theory.

Instructions:

STEP 1: Assess.

Take at least two of the personality tests mentioned in this module:

• Big Five personality test: http://www.outofservice.com/bigfive/ (Links to an external site.) (Link will open in new tab.)
• Kiersey Temperament Sorter: https://www.keirsey.com/ (Links to an external site.) (Link will open in new tab.)(This test is very similar to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.)
• Another Myers-Briggs type test: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp (Links to an external site.) (Link will open in new tab.)
• (Links to an external site.) (Link will open in new tab.)Cattell’s 16PF questionnaire: http://personality-testing.info/tests/16PF.php (Links to an external site.) (Link will open in new tab.)
• A basic version of the color personality test: http://www.colorcode.com/choose_personality_test/ (Links to an external site.) (Link will open in new tab.)

Step 2: Analyze Your Results.

Compare and contrast the two assessments you completed. Discuss the results with at least one other person who knows you (preferably someone who knows you well) and decide if you believe the results accurately describe who you are.

Step 3. Write and Reflect.

Write a 3-5 page summary of the results of the personality test and discuss whether or not you agree with them. Be sure to address the following in your paper:

• The two assessments you selected and why
• The results from each of the assessments
• Your analysis of the results and whether you believe the two tests (or personality assessments in general) to be accurate
• The connection between the two assessments and personality theories as discussed in the text
• The pros and cons of personality assessment and whether they are overall advantageous

Step 4. Submit Your Assignment.

Your assignment should be in a Word document, written in APA format (12-point font, double spaced), and supported by research and in-text citations.

When you have completed the assignment, select the "Submit Assignment" button at the top of these instructions, and choose a format for submitting your assignment.