Assignment task:
It is a given that a lot of information available on the Internet is inaccurate or misleading. Many of the most egregious examples of "bad science" and information "illiteracy" on the web relates to personality measures. "Authoritative" websites seem to exist everywhere, all of which promise to help a person interpret behavioral patterns, predict preferences, achieve more successful relationships, and lead a more fulfilling life. Although much of the content on these sites stands in stark contrast to the scientific psychological literature, many of the personality websites provide engaging (and even humorous) case studies of how some people conceptualize personality; they also try to measure it and use personality indexes to predict psychological outcomes.
You are being asked to find and complete a couple of different tests that supposedly measure similar personality concepts. Then, report on their scores by comparing and contrasting your results from the various tests.
Were the scores consistent? Why or why not?
What variables (other than the personality components being measured) may have influenced the test results?
How might taking the test expose the person taking the test to harm?
Are the results useful in any way?