What’s the problem with the Myers-Briggs personality test?, with Randy Stein

What’s the problem with the Myers-Briggs personality test?, with Randy Stein

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality test is used by many organizations and consultants, but it's been criticized by many as pseudo-science that's unhelpful, and even harmful. I talk to Randy Stein, who has researched the Myers Briggs and personality tests in general. Topics discussed include: the reasons people object to the Myers Briggs test; the downsides of personality tests that group people into boxes (as opposed to using a spectrum-like approach); the Forer effect, where people often believe that vague descriptions apply to them; the downsides of labeling ourselves and others; how the complexity of a question can wrongly seem like deepness; how Myers-Briggs relates to the more scientifically respected "Big Five" personality traits. We also talk about Randy's research on political polarization, showing how we can be drawn to being the opposite of a disliked group. Learn more about the show and get transcripts at⁠ ⁠behavior-podcast.com⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The mind games behind the sword: Using psychology in fencing | Seth Baldwin

A talk with Seth Baldwin about the sport of fencing and the role psychology and predicting opponent behavior can play in the sport. Baldwin is an experienced fencer who, at the peak of his game, got 3...

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Reading people like a hacker: How social engineers get past security | Jenny Radcliffe

A talk with Jenny Radcliffe, an expert in social engineering, which involves the manipulation of people to gain access to information and materials. Radcliffe talks about her work infiltrating compani...

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How lawyers read minds: Jury selection strategies, with Christina Marinakis

A talk with Dr. Christina Marinakis, J.D., Psy.D., jury selection and voir dire expert. Marinakis is the Director of Jury Research at Litigation Insights, a large trial consultancy firm. Dr. Marinakis...

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What do they really mean? Anaylzing statements for hidden meanings | Mark McClish

What do they really mean? Anaylzing statements for hidden meanings | Mark McClish

An interview of Mark McClish, an expert in analyzing written and verbal statements. McClish is a former U.S. Marshal and law enforcement trainer on interview and interrogation techniques. He's the aut...

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