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Potter Pathology Test
(Minor Characters Version)
Using the methodology of Professors Dr. Sarah E. Shea (M.D.), Dr. Kevin Gordon (M.D.), and associates, the characters from Harry Potter can each be linked to a definite psychiatric diagnosis.
Which Harry Potter character do you resemble? For each of the following statements, indicate how well it applies to you below.
Question 1 of 33
When I start feeling down, it's as if I keep sinking until I've hit rock bottom.
| Disagree | Agree |
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The IDRlabs Potter Pathologies (Minor Characters) Test (IDR-PPMCT©) is the property of IDRlabs International. The IDR-PPMCT utilizes the concept of Harry Potter Characters, but is not associated with J.K. Rowling, Pottermore, the Pottermore Quiz, or the Harry Potter franchise. It is not the equivalent of other “Pottermore” or “Sorting Hat” quizzes. HARRY POTTER is a trademark of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. The present test is in no way endorsed by, nor affiliated with, Warner Bros., Pottermore, or similar entities. No infringement is intended by the present test.
This Potter Pathologies (Minor Characters) Test has been made with the aid of professional analysts who have experience with organizational psychology. While the concept of Harry Potter characters is fictitious, this quiz nonetheless uses genuine psychometric items to measure the respondent’s correspondence to seven of these characters, as well as their Hogwarts Houses of Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin. The methodology of the Potter Pathology Harry Potter Quiz is based on the original research carried out by Shea, S. E., Gordon, K., Hawkins, A., Kawchuk, J., & Smith., D., which was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, 163(12).
Harry Potter tests and quizzes, whether they are professional, used in academic research, or free online quizzes like this one, are indicators to help give you a clue as to your personality match with one of seven Harry Potter minor characters (Peter Pettigrew, Remus Lupin, Moaning Myrtle, Gilderoy Lockhart, Dolores Umbridge, and Argus Filch). In general, when dealing with personality tests, no quiz ever devised can designate your character match with complete accuracy or reliability, and no test can replace familiarizing yourself with the relevant theory and models in depth. For more information on the Harry Potter Tests in question, consult materials from the official Harry Potter franchise.
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Why Use This Test?
1. Free. This online Harry Potter Pathologies (Minor Characters) Test is delivered to you free of charge and will allow you to obtain your match with one of seven characters from the Harry Potter franchise.
2. Based on real psychometric items. The present test was crafted with the use of genuine psychometric items, as supported by peer-reviewed research and published in scientific journals.
3. Unique. While there are other Harry Potter Tests and Quizzes out there, this test utilizes a unique framework by pairing the insights of professors and M.D.s with minor characters from the Harry Potter setting.
4. Statistical controls. Test scores are logged into an anonymized database. Statistical analysis of the test is conducted to ensure maximum accuracy and validity of the test scores.
5. Made by professionals. The authors of this free online Harry Potter Pathologies (Minor Characters) Test are certified in the use of numerous personality tests and have worked professionally with personality typology, as well as corporate, personality, and IQ testing.