Ask Erin Mantz why she loves personality tests, and she’ll tell you she’s a Pisces, an only child, and an introvert prone to self-reflection. “I’m constantly craving and searching for insights into ...

Millions of people take personality tests either to learn about themselves or because others—like potential employers—want to know about them. To some, these tests can seem like magical devices that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Personality tests are often treated as tools for diagnosis or ...

Being a personality psychologist, I am often asked: Do people change? I answer by showing how likely someone’s personality test feedback changes over time. But first, it is useful to know that there ...

According to the free enneagram personality test I took online, I am a Type Three. Depending on where you’re looking, type threes are categorized as “the achiever” or “the performer” — the ...

I recently watched a senior executive, Jo, undertake a “Big Five” personality test. She sailed through the first round, selecting items that described her, or did not describe her. A second round ...

I’m irresistibly drawn to personality tests — but not for the reasons you might think. While I enjoy taking these tests myself, my real interest comes from seeing my friends consider their answers.

Self-discovery is made easy through using personality tests, as there is no commitment of time required to receive such insight into yourself. These informal tests use pictures and gut feelings to ...