Psychometric vs. Personality Assessments – Are They the Same?

Numerous facets of a person’s behaviour, cognitive preferences, and personality are evaluated and understood through valid assessments backed by scientific research. Two prominent examples of such evaluations are psychometric (for instance, Great People Inside‘s series of assessments) and personality (for instance, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, or MBTI) assessments. 

Hang on, what are the differences between a psychometric assessment and a personality assessment? Are they interchangeable, or do they serve distinct purposes?

This blog post will deep dive into the fascinating world of these assessments, breaking down their distinct goals, methodologies, and applications.

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Contents

• What are psychometric assessments and personality assessments?
• Key differences between psychometric assessments and personality assessments
  • Scope
  • Data and validity
  • Applications