For example, a report based on a shyness scale might mention that research has shown that people sometimes misinterpret shy behavior as conceitedness. While all of the major personality inventories cover these five domains, each inventory focuses on what the author believes are the most important specific aspects of the five domains. Personality tests typically assess general patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are obvious to people who regularly come into contact with you. Such tests avoid inquiring about physical disabilities and sensitive topics such as religious beliefs, sexual attitudes, drug use, and criminal behavior. Because personality tests assess relatively broad traits, they cannot detect specific, peculiar thoughts and habits unique to individuals.
Most personality tests assess differences within the normal range of personality.
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