We took the world’s most scientific personality test—and discovered unexpectedly sexist results

4/13/2018

This article discusses the results of a scientific personality test called the Big Five personality traits, focusing on the unexpected gender biases found in the test results. The test measures five dimensions of personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. The article reveals that the test showed bias in assigning stereotypically masculine traits to men and feminine traits to women, regardless of their actual personality. The findings highlight the limitations and biases that can be present in scientific research, urging for greater consideration of diversity and inclusion when designing and interpreting such tests.

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