The Personality Brokers. Book Summary

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Merve Emre

What’s inside

This book delves into the history of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, a popular personality test, and its creators, Katharine Cook Briggs and her daughter, Isabel Briggs Myers.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the origins of personality testing
  • Insight into how personality assessments affect society
  • Critical perspective on the validity of personality types
  • Exploration of the intersection between psychology and business

Key Points

  • Origins of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
  • Biographies of Katharine Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers
  • The rise of personality testing in the workplace
  • Cultural impact of personality classifications
  • Scientific scrutiny and criticism
  • Personal and societal implications of type testing
  • The future of personality assessments

Who’s it For

  • Psychology enthusiasts
  • HR professionals
  • Self-help readers
  • History buffs
  • Personality test aficionados

About the author

Merve Emre is an associate professor of English at Oxford University and a prolific writer known for her insightful cultural critiques.