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You'll find on the Internet many Enneagram tests made up of a series of questionnaires. Some are good, and some are not-so-good. The goal is to distinguish one from the other. Psychology has developed in a direction in which tests are highly valued, where people apply the principle “Measuring means knowing.” Psychology has also developed a heavily medicinal perspective, in which the right diagnosis matters. When it comes to physical illnesses, doctors need a diagnosis that’s as precise as possible in order to determine the right treatment. The same applies to psychologists and psychiatrists. Testing and learning how to diagnose play a big role in psychological studies. Tests were developed to minimize, as much as possible, the risk of an incorrect diagnosis.