Personality Testing

Definition

The process of assessing an individual's personality traits, characteristics, and behavior patterns through various methods such as questionnaires, interviews, and observations.

Related terms

Validity:

The extent to which a personality test measures what it claims to measure.

Self-report bias: A potential limitation in personality testing where individuals may provide inaccurate or biased information about themselves.

Cultural bias:

When certain aspects of a personality test are influenced by specific cultural values or norms, potentially impacting its accuracy in different cultural contexts.