Personality tests feel authoritative, but most rest on shaky evidence. Used like broken rulers, they can prompt reflection ...

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Educational psychologist explains why many online IQ tests confuse evidence-based assessment with entertainment and ...

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Many people take personality tests to learn about themselves. Of course, the tests only mirror what we think about ourselves, but the results can give a unique perspective on our traits. First, a good ...

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Companies are relying more on psychological testing to evaluate general counsel candidates, using everything from quick online assessments to multihour sessions with industrial psychologists. While ...

It might be obvious that internet quizzes are not scientific, but many of the seemingly serious personality tests used to guide educational and career choices are also not supported by research.