Experiencing Personality Assessments And Applying To Ones Go

Experiencing Personality Assessments And Applying To Ones Goals

Descriptive (non-clinical) personality assessments are often used to better understand your personality traits and individual strengths and then apply that information to better understand yourself and/or guide your development. This week you will complete three of the following online personality tests similar in kind to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and NEO Personality Inventory-Revised (NEO-PI-R), as well as Grit Scale, Mindset Assessment, or Type A Personality Test, and analyze the role culture may have played in the results, as well as how the results might be used to help you achieve your personal goals. Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.

Click the weekly resources link to access the resources. To prepare review the Learning Resources about SMART goals and goal setting. Complete three of the following online personality tests, accessible through your Learning Resources, and save the results to use to complete this assignment: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and NEO Personality Inventory-Revised (NEO-PI-R), Grit Scale, Mindset Assessment, and Type A Personality Test. Review the results of the three descriptive personality tests you completed. Consider the role you believe culture played in the personality assessment you completed.

Part 1: Applying Personality Assessment Results to Personal and Professional Goals

Review the personal and professional goals that you described for this week’s discussion question. Explain how the information you learned from the results of each of the three (3) descriptive personality assessments you completed this week might be used to help you achieve your stated goals.

Part 2: The Role of Culture in Personality Assessments

Explain the role you believe culture played in the results of the three descriptive personality assessments you completed. In addition to the Learning Resources, search the Walden Library and/or internet for peer-reviewed articles to support your assignment. Use proper APA format and citations, including those in the Learning Resources.

References

  • Chu, J. P., Maruyama, B. A., Elefant, A., & Bongar, B. (2016). Diversity and assessment. In U. Kumar (Ed.), The Wiley handbook of personality assessment (pp. 134–145). Wiley.
  • Mindset Works. (2012). Mindset assessment profile tool. Retrieved from [URL]
  • MindTools. (2020). SMART goals: How to make your goals achievable. Retrieved from [URL]
  • Rohn, J. (2019). 4 tips for setting powerful goals. Success. Retrieved from [URL]

Paper For Above instruction

Understanding one's personality through various assessment tools provides valuable insights that can significantly influence personal and professional development. This paper explores how three distinct personality assessments—namely the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), the Grit Scale, and the Mindset Assessment—can be utilized to align individual traits with set goals. Additionally, it examines the cultural influences impacting the assessment outcomes and discusses how this understanding can enhance goal achievement.

Applying Assessment Results to Personal and Professional Goals

To begin, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) offers a comprehensive understanding of cognitive styles and interpersonal preferences (Briggs Myers & Myers, 1990). Knowing whether I am an introvert or extrovert, for instance, informs my approach to networking and collaboration—key components of my professional aspirations. If I identify as an intuitive, I might prefer big-picture thinking, which aligns with my goal to develop strategic planning skills. Recognizing such traits allows me to tailor my learning strategies—for example, engaging in focused reflection sessions or participating in group projects to leverage my strengths.

The Grit Scale measures perseverance and passion toward long-term goals (Duckworth et al., 2007). High grit scores correlate with resilience and sustained effort—traits essential for overcoming challenges in pursuing my career objectives. If my results indicate areas for growth, I can implement deliberate practice and resilience-building activities, such as adopting a growth mindset (Dweck, 2006), to bolster my perseverance and stay committed to my goals of advancing in my field.

Similarly, the Mindset Assessment examines whether I possess a fixed or growth mindset (Dweck, 2006). A growth mindset fosters the belief that abilities can be developed through effort and learning. Applying this insight, I can focus on embracing challenges, learning from setbacks, and seeking continuous feedback—all instrumental in achieving my professional development goals, such as acquiring new skills or leadership competencies.

In sum, integrating the insights from these assessments provides a personalized roadmap. For example, recognizing my tendency toward introversion (MBTI), perseverance level (Grit Scale), and mindset (Mindset Assessment) informs targeted strategies, such as engaging in networking activities suitable for my personality, practicing resilience techniques, and adopting learning approaches aligned with a growth mindset. This tailored approach enhances the likelihood of achieving both my personal and professional aspirations.

The Role of Culture in Personality Assessments

Culture plays a pivotal role in shaping personality traits and influencing assessment outcomes. Cultural norms and values can affect how individuals perceive themselves and respond to assessment questions (Chu et al., 2016). For instance, in collectivist cultures, individuals may focus on social harmony and community-oriented traits, which could skew results on assessments emphasizing independence or assertiveness. Conversely, in individualist cultures, traits like autonomy and self-expression are more emphasized, potentially leading to different assessment scores for the same individual when compared across cultures.

In my case, cultural background influenced my responses in the MBTI assessment, especially concerning extraversion versus introversion. Growing up in a culture that emphasizes social relationships and community support, I tend to value social interactions, which might have slightly inflated my extraversion score. Additionally, cultural attitudes toward persistence and effort might influence my Grit Scale results; cultures that esteem perseverance and resilience might encourage more honest self-appraisal in these areas.

Research supports the notion that cultural differences affect personality assessment results. Chu et al. (2016) highlight that diversity and cultural norms influence how individuals interpret assessment items and report traits. Therefore, understanding these cultural influences is essential for accurate interpretation of assessment results and their application toward goal setting. It also underscores the importance of culturally sensitive assessment tools and interpretation strategies that consider individual backgrounds (Chu et al., 2016).

In conclusion, acknowledging the cultural context provides a nuanced understanding of assessment outcomes, enabling more personalized and culturally aware development plans. Recognizing these influences allows for more accurate self-assessment and effective goal alignment, facilitating meaningful growth and achievement.

References

  • Briggs Myers, I., & Myers, P. B. (1990). Gifts differing: Understanding personality type. Nicholas Berdyaev.
  • Chu, J. P., Maruyama, B. A., Elefant, A., & Bongar, B. (2016). Diversity and assessment. In U. Kumar (Ed.), The Wiley handbook of personality assessment (pp. 134–145). Wiley.
  • Duckworth, A. L., Peterson, C., Matthews, M. D., & Kelly, D. R. (2007). Grit: Perseverance and passion for long-term goals. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 92(6), 1087–1101.
  • Dweck, C. S. (2006). Mindset: The new psychology of success. Random House.
  • Mindset Works. (2012). Mindset assessment profile tool. Retrieved from [URL]
  • MindTools. (2020). SMART goals: How to make your goals achievable. Retrieved from [URL]
  • Rohn, J. (2019). 4 tips for setting powerful goals. Success. Retrieved from [URL]

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