1. Describe how gender role differences might impact the development of an individual’s personality. Explain how this information would be beneficial to know when using assessment tools.
2. After reviewing the many different assessment tools/techniques we have discussed throughout the course:
- Explain the tool/technique you like the most
- Explain which personality theory it is derived from
- Explain why you chose this tool/technique
Summarize the advantages and disadvantages to this technique/tool.
ONLY USE THE TEXTBOOK AND SOURCES PROVIDED.
Read Chapter 11: “Male-Female Differences” and Chapter 14: “Love and Hate” in your text.
Both of these chapters discuss more factors that can impact an individuals’ personality.
Web Resources
Personality Assessment tools:
- Myer-Briggs personality test-Based on Carl Jung’s theories http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes1.htm
- The Big Five personality traits http://similarminds.com/big30.html
- Eysenck Personality Test http://www.trans4mind.com/personality/contents.php
- Personal DNA – An alternative test that helps determine your personality and positive attributes: https://www.pdna.com/
- Personality Insights http://www.personalityinsights.com
- John Holland personalities and careers http://www.careerkey.org/asp/your_personality/hollands_theory_of_career_choice.html
Video
Personality tests in the job interviewing process: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lmT9d6VphQ
Problems with personality tests: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxOsjc10MDM&feature=related