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We took the world’s most scientific personality test—and discovered unexpectedly sexist results
Personality tests are both incredibly popular and largely bogus. BuzzFeed made its name in part by publishing quizzes telling readers which ‘90s kid they are, which Friends character they are, which Disney princess they are
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Most Personality Quizzes Are Junk Science. I Found One That Isn’t.
If I were a witch, my Hogwarts House would be Ravenclaw. Or possibly Slytherin. It depends on what publication is directing the Harry Potter Sorting Hat’s work. I am also a mild extrovert, my moral
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Linking Personality with Organizations, Occupations, and Income
Two recent studies highlight how personality and occupations intertwine.
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How Media May Fuel Sexually Harassing Behavior
Men report being more open to engaging in sexually coercive behavior after watching television programming that objectifies and degrades women, a study in Italy shows.
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Personality Match Between Employee and Job Linked with Higher Income
An employee whose personality traits closely match the traits that are ideal for her job is likely to earn more than an employee whose traits are less aligned with her job demands.
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Birth Order Has Little Effect on Narrow Personality Traits
With mixed findings and multiple plausible explanations, the question remains: How does birth order relate to personality?