Activity 2
Personality Styles

For this activity you need to complete both of the personality inventories below

Part 1 - The BIG 5 personality inventory

Go to this website and complete the inventory and review the materials on the Big-5

What are the big five dimensions?

In what ways is it accurate or inaccurate in assessing who you think you are?

What can you learn about yourself based upon the personality profile you have been given?

Later in the course we will discuss, therapies and counselling, keeping that in mind,
 how might you counsel yourself to adjust your perspectives  to make the most of your life?

Part 2 - Myers-Briggs Type Indicators

Go to this website http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes1.htm  and review the material on the
Myers-Briggs personality test that is based upon Carl Jung's theory of self and personality.

Take the test and provide a critical review your scores and indicate whether or not
you think this provides an accurate reflection of your personality.

What are the characteristic styles that one could have here?

In what ways is it accurate or inaccurate in assessing who you think you are?

What can you learn about yourself based upon the personality profile you have been given?

Later in the course we will discuss, therapies and counselling, keeping that in mind,
 how might you counsel yourself to adjust your perspectives  to make the most of your life?

Which assessment tool is better for understanding personality? Why?

Drop your word document in the drop box for Activity 2 .