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Using personality tests in the work force may be beneficial in some circumstances. However, using these tests may also present limitations and consequences to an individual or a society as a whole.To analyze the major concepts of the trait approach, complete the Meyers Briggs-Jung assessment and read the “Debunking Myths About the Myers-Briggs Assessment” article located in the Topic 5 Resources.Use the document “Trait Theory Worksheet” to complete this assignment.While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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PSY 613 Topic 5: Trait Theory Worksheet
Using personality tests in the work force may be beneficial in some circumstances. However,
using these tests may also present limitations and consequences to an individual or a society as a
whole. To analyze the major concepts of the trait approach, complete the following personality
tests.
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Meyers Briggs-Jung Typology Jung Typology http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgiwin/jtypes2.asp
1. After completing the Meyers-Briggs/Jung assessment, record your percentile scores for each
category in the table provided.
Jung Typology
Typology 1:
Typology 2:
Typology 3:
Typology 4:
2. After reading Thompson, D. (2020). Debunking myths about the Myers-Briggs
Assessment. TD: Talent Development, 74(8), 12–13.
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Describe the Trait theory offering operational definitions for each of the four components (e.g.,
Extraversion) represented in your assessment
3. Compare two of your personality assessments results. Discuss any surprising or contradicting
results.
4. Address the benefit, limitations and potential ethical or cultural consequences of using
personality testing in order to determine whether an individual should be employed in a specific
job. Use at least one peer-reviewed resource to support your response.
5. Discuss if there are any benefits for knowing a person’s personality traits. Discuss if you think
it would cause you to interact differently with them. Use at least one peer-reviewed resource to
support your response.
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6. When coaching an individual for personal use or business relationships describe the
differences between the main four pairs (E/I, S/N, T/F, J/P) of the MBTI assessment. Discuss
your preferences within the pairs and how that would impact your relationship with a client.
Explain.
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