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.