In this lecture, Dr. Manon van Scheppingen takes a critical look at the world of personality testing. She explains the difference between popular tests and scientifically validated methods, and challenges the idea that personality is fixed. Drawing on research, she shows how personality can change over time, and what that means for how we see ourselves.
What visitors said about the lecture:
“The program was interesting and although short a lot of information was given.”
“I thought it was an interesting topic which gave me some insight which I would not have thought of before.”
“Nice insights and easy to relate to in practice.”
“I didn't know that some personality tests were not accurate and limited in their answers.”
About the speaker
Dr. Manon van Scheppingen is an Assistant Professor at Tilburg University. Her research focuses on the origins and consequences of continuity and change in personality across the lifespan. Her work combines psychology with insights from disciplines such as demography and is based on large-scale longitudinal data. She has received several prestigious grants and awards, including an NWO Veni grant, recognizing her innovative and societally relevant personality research.