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The Personality Brokers

The Strange History of Myers-Briggs and the Birth of Personality Testing

Merve Emre

Discover the fascinating story behind the Myers-Briggs Personality Test in this critically acclaimed book. Follow the journey of two amateur psychoanalysts who created the test and its rise to popularity in our boardrooms, classrooms, and even online dating platforms. Learn about the challenges in validating the test's results, and how it continues to influence our views on personality today. With original reporting and previously unseen documents, The Personality Brokers is a thought-provoking exploration of a cultural icon that asks the fundamental question: What makes you, you?
Publish Date
2018-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
2018-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.26
ISBN
9781101974148
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2022-09-27T11:46:30.000Z
This book by @mervatim is a gem — a sneaky history of the 20th century. Even if you’re not familiar with Myers-Briggs, it’s worth a read. #AmReading 📚      source