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Psychometric tests, there are some for all tastes, but for what result? “A good test is based on a reliable theoretical model, scientifically validated results and the good training of the practitioner who takes them”, specifies Philippe Chartier, lecturer in differential psychology at the National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts (CNAM), co-author of Educational and Vocational Guidance: Assessment Practices (Mardaga, 2018).
While it is recommended to be accompanied by a professional, it is also possible to make versions alone, online, at home. Associations or guidance structures offer them on their site. These tests can initiate reflection and discussion with those around you in a 360-degree approach, giving people ideas and the desire to get to know each other better.
Be careful, however, not to take the results at face value. “These online tests, without support, have no diagnostic value. In the event of weaknesses, they can undermine self-confidence “, warns the psychiatrist Jérôme Palazzolo, in particular author of Positive Psychology (What do I know, 2020).
The MBTI personality test, to get to know yourself better
The model was designed according to the Myers-Briggs Typological Indicator (MBTI) established in 1962, inspired by psychological types defined by psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung. “The test identifies trends and modes of functioning: extraversion (E), introversion (I), sensation (S), intuition (N), thought (T) or feeling (F). The combination of the four main ones defines a psychological profile among sixteen possibilities », explains Philippe Chartier.
In practice : it takes less than twelve minutes to assess one’s relationship with others, one’s mode of organization, concentration, the place occupied by one’s imagination, the importance of emotions… The results are “Trends”, evaluated as a percentage. The four most significant draw a profile (eg: protagonist, innovator, logician, mediator, etc.). There are also descriptive sheets with the corresponding known personalities.
“In the office, the real MBTI test offers more questions and it is taken in three stages: computerized questionnaire, discussion of situations and confrontation with the patient’s perception”, says coach Virginie Hamelin. And if not, we can try the Big Five test on openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, pleasantness (or extraversion) and “neuroticism” (hypersensitivity to aversive stimuli) on 123test.com.
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