Discovering more about yourself through assessment tests 11 Articles

by Alan Sullivan

Assumption 1: Psychological traits and states exist. Past research (Guilford, 1959, p. 6) terms a trait as " any distinguishable, relatively enduring way in which one individual varies from another" Past research (Chaplin...read more

by Lili Melton Ph.D.

Completing assessments helps individuals understand what drives them and what motivates others. Assessment tests help individuals to have a broader appreciation of differences and how each one of us is unique and complime...read more

by Vikki Spencer

Assessments are a fun and easy way to learn about personality and behavioral style. As a professional life coach, it's part of my job to know about assessments so clients can speed along the learning curve as they begin ...read more

by Patricia Gilliam

Looking back, I wish I had taken the time to look into assessment tests when I was in college. Like many colleges, the career center at my school offered them for free. I just put off going because it wasn't a priority a...read more

by Tyra LaRocca

When you've been an adult a while, at least long enough to be considered a returning adult student' at most colleges, it may seem like a waste of time to do testing to assess your strengths, weaknesses, interests, and pers...read more

by Allen Teal

Colleges and universities almost always require an assessment test of incoming freshmen. These tests are designed to measure the extent the student's knowledge in specific areas of learning. The big three are math, Engli...read more

by Gary Davis

When we are young students, typically, the school system runs a series of ongoing tests that measure what we have learned as well as our strengths based on areas in which we reflect unique understanding. Additionally, I k...read more

by Todd Pheifer

We all want to know more about ourselves, but self-analysis is not always the best indicator. Our friends, family, and co-workers have opinions on us, but they aren't necessarily the most objective at times. Most p...read more

by Arabella Kelly

Other than the numerical puzzles I do now and then just to challenge my brain a little more, I have very little affinity for numbers, and barely manage to balance my checkbook. However, I have a sister who is a numbers gen...read more

by Melvin Richardson

Whenever you take an assessment test you are taking a step towards learning more about yourself, your likes, ability, and talent. You are diving into the core essence of who you are. These types of tests are really impor...read more

by Julieanne Lynch

As an avid adult learner myself, I have found it to be a different kind of journey. I started my home learning program through The Open University four years ago, and to be honest I didn't know what to expect. At first I w...read more