Took a test, surprising result.

[Kimberlyfaye]

I just wanted to ask if anyone here has ever taken the COGIATI test?
http://transsexual.org/cogiati/index.php?lang=en

When I stumbled across it the other day I thought why not. Does anyone know whether it's a decent test? I know it's not as good as seeing a specialist but when I got my result it made alot of sense.
It said I was androgynous. Which actually answers alot of my own internal questions.

Hugs x

[Angela Campbell]

I have taken that test several times and the result is always the same. It shows me very far to the female side every time. It recommends me to seek therapy as I am very likely a transexual.....I already knew that though. It is fun but probably not super accurate. Do a search and look it up on here I remember several fairly recent postings on the cogiati.

[kimdl93]

I'll be the first of many that point out that this test is not a valid scientific tool. It's fine for entertainment but not for clinical use.

[StaceyJane]

I'll be the first of many that point out that this test is not a valid scientific tool. It's fine for entertainment but not for clinical use.
Yes, I agree. The test is fun to take but it really doesn't have much science behind it.

[Michelle.M]

I'll be the first of many that point out that this test is not a valid scientific tool. It's fine for entertainment but not for clinical use.

We were apparently thinking the same thing at the same time.

The test questions are worded in a way that you can answer them to get the results you want, so it's far from scientific and in no way is it a diagnostic tool. Sort of reminds me of that saying that if you want to know what decision to make flip a coin. While it's in the air the answer that's in your heart will be the one you find yourself hoping for.

So if you're trying to determine whether or not you're transsexual I think you'll find that you already know the answer. Skip the COGIATI and find a competent therapist and have a meaningful discussion instead.

[Angela Campbell]

Last time I took it It said I was level 4 probable transexual. But I have known that since I knew what a transexual was.

[ArleneRaquel]

I have taken this test a half dozen times. I always score high and the feminine side, which is great ( & true ) with moi.

[joank]

This test can be rigged for any results you want it to read. It is just for fun.

[Beverley Sims]

I have taken the test a number of times and I always get the result I want.
I even convinced a couple of my friends to take the test and after coaching them with answers they also got results....
They did not want...

[sometimes_miss]

One of the problems with these 'tests' is that the people taking them know in advance what it is testing for, and so try to answer in such a way as to get the 'grade' that they want to receive. In this case, they try to answer the questions in a way that they believe a woman would,whether this is done actively or subconsciously.

[abbie_lynn]

I've taken this before and scored "more male" than I just did (got andro this time)

I decided to cheat afterwards and look at all the results:
http://www.transsexual.org/cogoffline.html

It also shows the scoring. Kind of shows the inherent entertainment value. The different test results are definitely horoscope-type language (at least levels 2 and 3).

[Sarah L]

This is what it said about me:
Your COGIATI result value is: -60 Which means that you fall within the following category:
COGIATI classification THREE, ANDROGYNE
What this means is that the Combined Gender Identity And Transsexuality Inventory has classified your internal gender identity to be essentially androgynous, both male and female at the same time, or possibly neither. In some cultures in history, you would be considered to be a third sex, independent of the polarities of masculine or feminine. Your gender issues are intrinsic to your construction, and you will most likely find your happiness playing with expressing both genders as you feel like it.

[Eryn]

Yes, I agree. The test is fun to take but it really doesn't have much science behind it.

Welcome to the soft sciences!

Talking to a therapist has even less science behind it, but is advertised as the gold standard. :)

[Sylvermane]

Score 190 Class 4 Probable Transsexual. But I knew that already. Fun test but I can see the flaws.

Never took this test before though so I didn't have a pre-determined idea of answers or anything.

[Joanie_Shakti]

This is what it said about me:
Your COGIATI result value is: -60 Which means that you fall within the following category:
COGIATI classification THREE, ANDROGYNE
What this means is that the Combined Gender Identity And Transsexuality Inventory has classified your internal gender identity to be essentially androgynous, both male and female at the same time, or possibly neither. In some cultures in history, you would be considered to be a third sex, independent of the polarities of masculine or feminine. Your gender issues are intrinsic to your construction, and you will most likely find your happiness playing with expressing both genders as you feel like it.

I have seen this test mentioned before here, but never taken it until now. Interestingly, my result value is -120, which is still considered "classification three, androgyne." Interesting that it describes that type as both male and female as that's how I've considered myself since my crossdressing came on strong a few years ago. I just recently learned about the "third sex" aspect, but had embraced the male/female aspect of Hindu deities after learning about them.

Some of the answer choices for the questions weren't exactly right for me, so I had to answer as best as I could. And it seemed that there was some repetition in the questions.

[Michaelasfun]

This is what it said about me:
..COGIATI classification THREE, ANDROGYNE

Yea, that's what I got too. I notice suggestion number 3 is to join a group with similar interests, so here I am lol

[tiffanyjo89]

I've taken that test before and got "androgynous" with possible MTF.

[Dana L]

I've taken the COGIATI test too. I forget my score but it said I was a transexual. I don't put a whole lot of value in it though. More entertaining than anything.

[AngelaKelly<3]

Took the test and it said I was most likely part of the "Third Sex" group.

Not sure about it's accuracy, but I could maybe see that being true...I don't know where I stand tbh, so maybe in a few years time I could tell about how acurate it was with me lol

[CynthiaD]

Of course this test is just something to have fun with.

What I find interesting is that mathematical ability is treated as a masculine characteristic. But the most current research (from the Mathematical Association of America) shows that males and females have essentially the same level of mathematical ability.

[AngelaKelly<3]

Of course this test is just something to have fun with.

What I find interesting is that mathematical ability is treated as a masculine characteristic. But the most current research (from the Mathematical Association of America) shows that males and females have essentially the same level of mathematical ability.

I think it's using mathematical ability as males (or male oriented people) have a lot more logic involved in their thinking, and tend to think about emotions less.

[JadeEmber]

I think it's using mathematical ability as males (or male oriented people) have a lot more logic involved in their thinking, and tend to think about emotions less.

Having a scoring like that feels a bit like the Barbie doll that used to say "Math is hard, let's go shopping!"

The thing to be careful of is that people aren't slotted because of arbitrary biases. There's an open question of whether development might be different or not -- there are known general tendencies, but many of them are trackable to societal bias. Female brains tend to experience color more, and male brains motion, but that's just a tendency. Societal role models are almost certainly a larger factor by far.

One thing, I think, being transgender, is that we need to be careful to avoid getting tangled up with the leftover traps of the past; in particular, we need to be careful not to reinforce them. There is a difference between saying that there are difference voices or perspectives, than saying that there are different capabilities. So, I get a bit troubled by questions such as that.

Also, there are many people with dual capabilities. I ran into the problem that the test was clearly trying to let me guide it towards the answer that I wanted, but the reality was, I was equally good at both things they were asking about, but not something else they didn't mention.

Anyway, it's just for fun, but I do feel nervous in how it chooses to reinforce certain ideas.

[Angela Campbell]

The mathematical part is just a generality anyway. I have an aunt who is very much a lady and very feminine who is gifted in math and taught algebra for years. She can read a map too. I think if you were raised a boy, lived as a man for years...you will have masculine tendencies whether you are feminine in gender or not. In our society girls are taught one way and boys another way and that may have more to do with this than actual gender.

Here is a test that is just as accurate but not as much fun


Inside, are you a man or a woman? Only you can know the answer to that.

[xdressed]

I meant to send you this test a while ago Kim lol. I've taken a few other online ones and every time I've got almost exactly 50/50, and regardless of how accurate the tests actually are I think that is certainly true.

[Leah Lynn]

Last time I took it It said I was level 4 probable transexual. But I have known that since I knew what a transexual was.

Took the test just for fun, and came up with the same results. And I,too, knew that for years.

[IngeInCO]

This is what it said about me:
Your COGIATI result value is: -60 Which means that you fall within the following category:
COGIATI classification THREE, ANDROGYNE
What this means is that the Combined Gender Identity And Transsexuality Inventory has classified your internal gender identity to be essentially androgynous, both male and female at the same time, or possibly neither. In some cultures in history, you would be considered to be a third sex, independent of the polarities of masculine or feminine. Your gender issues are intrinsic to your construction, and you will most likely find your happiness playing with expressing both genders as you feel like it.

I scored -50 very similar. Fun and interesting to take for sure but we are all different and no test can define us.

[AmyGaleRT]

Bearing in mind that this test should probably have been labeled "For Entertainment Purposes Only"...

My score was -55, Class Three Androgyne. Which fits well with how I view myself (with a part-female soul).

- Amy

[Kelly Smith]

I think it's using mathematical ability as males (or male oriented people) have a lot more logic involved in their thinking, and tend to think about emotions less.

Women, on average, score higher than men on tests of verbal logic. That gives them an advantage in Real Analysis, which is pretty rugged. Men tend to do slightly better at spatial tasks. It doesn't pay to get too wrapped up in that type of generalization. If you go to any university math department, you will find beautifully intelligent mathematicians of both sexes at every level. Girls do math just fine.

I took the "test" and scored -100.

[Brenda79135]

A better test to take is the Bem Sex-Role Inventory. It was developed by doctors trying to measure the effect of transgenderism. The OP test is partialy based on this test.

[xdressed]

I just took the Bem Sex-Role Inventory and it came back with just slightly more masculine than feminine, so not a massive difference from the other test

[Claire Cook]

This test can be rigged for any results you want it to read. It is just for fun.

Yuppers! So it's no surprise I always come out "probable TS"....

[Nichola]

Although I don't read too much into it, I did find it interesting to take the test.
I scored 135 probable transsexual, I wasn't expecting that.
I'll take it as a bit of fun, I'm confused enough as it is:heehee:

[becky77]

I know this stuff proves nothing but I was still tempted and made myself answer every question as honest as possible. It kinda told me what I already knew though, a bit more female than androgynous but not fully Transexual. Without seeing a gender therapist thats possibly right?

150 Which means that you fall within the following category:
COGIATI classification FOUR, PROBABLE TRANSSEXUAL

Lol just took the Bem test thing and got an almost identical result.

[Angela Campbell]

I just took the Bem Sex-Role Inventory and it came back with just slightly more masculine than feminine, so not a massive difference from the other test

I did that test today...it came back as pretty far toward the corner of feminine.

[Amy07]

Interesting test. I wonder if the Androgenous result would be different if i where not dressed and listening the Pink? Nice link though...

[steftoday]

fun test. I scored a 180. wow!

[Eryn]

I find it interesting that the COGIATI asks about what you can do, not what you prefer to do. Being forced into a male role I was pretty much required to learn male traits such as math ability, ability to navigate, etc. whether I wanted to or not. If I answer the questions concerning those topics honestly it tips me toward the male end of the spectrum. Now, if I wasn't smart enough to be able to simulate being a normal male my honest answers would move me toward the TS end of the spectrum. Apparently, being less intelligent and less able to adapt is a TS trait, according to the COGIATI.

[Angela Campbell]

It's funny how just a few decades of being forced to behave as a male can do that to us.

[LisaSue]

My scores:
BEM 50.8 of 100 Masculinity, 70/100 androgynous, 78.3/100 Feminine points
COGIATI 150

[LaraPeterson]

I took the test several years ago and got a score that indicated I was transexual; just took it again and got an andro score. Like everything psychological, it is completely subjective and therefore worthless.

[lauren_m]

I agree that the test is essentially baseless, though I suppose it may have value to a professional who can analyze why you responded to certain questions the way you did. I took the test a number of years ago and I can't remember what my numerical score was, but it was in the "probable transsexual" range. Wasn't a surprise to me, because whether the conclusion is accurate or not, I've had little doubt that my brain skews feminine, even apart from gender issues.

I just took the test again, and tried to ensure that I answered questions as me, and not wearing a wanna-be GG (or TS) persona. Easier said than done, of course, but I did make a conscious effort. I again got a score in the probable TS range, which isn't surprising, but I am surprised at how high the score (240) was relative to the others I've noticed in the thread; I actually wondered whether I had taken the wrong test, or was looking at the wrong number on my results screen. I don't put any stock in what the numbers purportedly mean (whether they're lower or higher doesn't tell me much about anything), but the disparity does indicate that I answered the questions quite a bit differently than many of you did. Diversity is wonderful! (I just hope my answers weren't indicative of some kind of personality disorder!)

Update: I just took the Bem test (with a grain of salt) for the first time, and my score was around 75% of the way up the femininity axis, around 40% of the way across the masculinity axis, which puts me in the feminine camp, but not to the degree one might suspect from the COGIATI.

[JadeEmber]

I agree that the test is essentially baseless, though I suppose it may have value to a professional who can analyze why you responded to certain questions the way you did. I took the test a number of years ago and I can't remember what my numerical score was, but it was in the "probable transsexual" range. Wasn't a surprise to me, because whether the conclusion is accurate or not, I've had little doubt that my brain skews feminine, even apart from gender issues.

I just took the test again, and tried to ensure that I answered questions as me, and not wearing a wanna-be GG (or TS) persona. Easier said than done, of course, but I did make a conscious effort. I again got a score in the probable TS range, which isn't surprising, but I am surprised at how high the score (240) was relative to the others I've noticed in the thread; I actually wondered whether I had taken the wrong test, or was looking at the wrong number on my results screen. I don't put any stock in what the numbers purportedly mean (whether they're lower or higher doesn't tell me much about anything), but the disparity does indicate that I answered the questions quite a bit differently than many of you did. Diversity is wonderful! (I just hope my answers weren't indicative of some kind of personality disorder!)

Actually, Lauren, you make a really good point, which is answer the test without the filter of being a wanna-be GG (or TS). I tried to do that as well, even without being overly concerned about the result. I ended up Androgyne. But that's a big issue with a test like this in that the stereotypes of the answers tell you what the answer "should" be to acquire a particular result. Would be nice if there was a test that didn't allow for that.

Or it can used as a talking point, I suppose.

However, from what everyone has said, the results were almost always what everyone expected.

[MichelleMiles]

-290, Class two, Feminine Male
Makes sense to me, I live as a male and crossdress on occasion, so no surprises with this "test".

[VikkiDave]

I took this test about 18 months ago and, even though I can't remember my score, I remember that I got 'Probable Transsexual'. It was fun but you can probably easily fix the results

[MonctonGirl]

I find that the way people present and move their eyes is the ultimate indicator.