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; ... Show More
Nov 13
Can behavior clusters help determine a lie? Tim Levine on deception detection science
Many people think there are telltale signs of lying — shifty eyes, nervous fidgeting, maybe a quick smile — that can give someone away to trained observers. But according to decades of research, that’s a myth. Still, some scientists push back on that consensus. A recent paper by ... Show More
52m 51s
Oct 26
Tracking people over terrain: What's real, what's fiction?
Have you ever wondered how tracking people actually works? You’ve probably seen a lot of Hollywood depictions of how law enforcement track people over external terrain, and maybe you’ve wondered what’s real and what’s exaggerated. I talk with Rob Speiden, an instructor in what’s ... Show More
50m 34s
Sep 28
337. Are personality tests legit?
From Myers-Briggs to the Big Five, almost all of us at some stage have done a personality test. Whether it labelled you an introvert or extrovert, a big thinker or a small details individual, it's easy to get swept up in the idea that these tests can tell us all we need to know a ... Show More
25m 25s
Apr 2023
EP10 do personality tests work
Today ,personality testing is a multi billion dollars industry ,used by individuals , schools , or companies .but none of these test ,including MBTI, the big five ,the DISC (assessment ), the process communication model and the enneagram . actually reveal the truths about perso ... Show More
2m 42s
Mar 2020
What Does It Mean to be an INFP Enneagram 9?
<p>New to Myers Briggs and the Enneagram? I am. I’ve been digging in deeper with both these assessments this year, especially the Enneagram, and I’m obsessed!</p><p>I believe personal development is essential to living a happy, meaningful life and that we should explore tools not ... Show More
8m 19s
Oct 10
We finally took the MBTI test...
<p>Hey guys, Nico and Derek here! On today’s episode of BeerSos, we take the Myers-Briggs (MBTI) 16 Personalities Test, which highlights some of our strongest traits and reveals our flaws and more toxic tendencies.</p><p>We hope you enjoy it!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https:// ... Show More
1h 23m