Cogiati

[AliB]

A friend of mine directed me to this site and to the test. I decided to take it and was told I had a high degree of gender dysphoria; I was classified as transsexual. I am wondering if any of you have taken this test and/or know how reliable it is. I was not surprised about the dyshoria.

Ali

[Pat]

Didn't see a link in your post, but when I googled Cogiati, the top hit was pointing to a page on Transsexual.org. The page said this in its introduction


The COGIATI, or COmbined Gender Identity And Transsexuality Inventory is my attempt to fill a void which needs to be filled. There is a need for some sort of test which could be of assistance to the pre-operative, questioning person who is attempting to decide what they want to do about their gender issues.

which makes it sound like it was created by a lay person, so I wouldn't put a lot of faith in it. And since it classified you as transsexual (assuming you took the one I'm looking at) while being hosted on a site with a transsexual focus, I'd be a little leery of it -- too on the nose, as we say. But what I would say is that if the result resonates with you then it's probably a great indication that you should explore the topic more deeply. See a therapist.

[phili]

Found this link which is a review- but not the test-
http://www.tsroadmap.com/mental/cogiati.html
and points to a spoof test as well, the DIANATI, which reminds me of the mythological ILLUMINATI, that might be fun to take- but its existence supports Pat's point that making a valid test is a larger task. This one is aimed at a simplified scale from 'definite male' to 'classic transsexual'- and has limited options in between, so the spoof is a way to put that in perspective-

Here's another spoof from a different site - which shows the difficulty of determining one's gender properly! [I'm in a lighthearted mood here- and this is not to diss the frequent desire many of us have to classify and be classified! ]
https://bigclosetr.us/topshelf/blog/25992/c
THE NORTH DAKOTA WELLNESS AND BETTERMENT INSTITUTE
MONOPHASIC GENDER IDENTITY SPECTRUM PLACEMENT TEST.
by Lucien D. Skye Phd

This test has been formulated by a team of experts employing the most up to date methodology and rock solid empirical guesswork to determine once and for all if the inner you is a red-blooded real man, a natural woman, or what the heck. Take as long as you like. Answers will be posted next week.
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1.) A CO-WORKER COMES TO YOU UPSET, WANTING TO TALK ABOUT HER LATEST CONFLICT WITH HER MEAN AND UNREASONABLE SUPERVISOR. AS SHE SPEAKS, YOU:
{.A} Offer various possible solutions to her problem, such as transferring to a different department.
{.B} Listen, wishing you could do more to help her.
{.C} Listen, knowing she just needs to get her feelings out.
{.D} Pretend to listen while you stare creepily at her tits.
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2.) WHICH OF THESE OPTIONS BEST DESCRIBES YOU? I WOULD RATHER:
{.A} Cut out paper dolls.
{.B} Solve complicated mathematical problems.
{.C} Go shopping for shoes at the mall.
{.D} Blow up the World.

[Victoria Demeanor]

There's a TEST??? we have to take a test now? no one told me and I haven't studied!
Oh...OK... I see, you scared me for a moment. I really agree with Pat/Jennie on this one. There are so many on-line test and quizzes and most do not have any real medial or scientific background to them. Take it with a grain of salt, but it could indicate something you may want to explore.

[Teresa]

Ali,
I haven't checked it out yet.
Maybe you shouldn't take it as set in stone, leave that to face to face counselling , even then it depends how honest you are and what the therapist picks up on . One test isn't going to give anywhere near the full picture of such a complex subject .

I found it useful to write down my dressing history , how it started and how it progressed and my needs that associate with it, even take dreams as part of the story . I had long term dreams that closely go with the reality of what happened, they gave my gender counsellor a good insight into the male/ female conflict that I was going through. Once you've written it down it becomes more obvious where you are on the gender road, I found I stopped short of transition , I still had GD but now know I'm TG with AGP. The eventual outcome may be the same but might happen in slightly different circumstances.

[CynthiaD]

That test has been around for a long time and should not be taken seriously. If you have real questions about your gender identity, you should consult with a mental health professional. You will need to do that anyway before hormone replacement or surgery.

If you're just looking for validation, hang around here for a while. Most of us know who and what we are. Many of us wouldn't even consider changing, even if we could. These attitudes are catching.

[sweetdreams]

I agree with the other responses, probably not a great test.

I have a test too. Just a few questions:


Do you like to wear clothing that belongs to the opposite sex?
Do you want to become a member of the opposite sex?


If you didn't choose 1 or 2, you are probably not part of the transgender(TG)/transsexual(TS) family.
If you chose number 1 but not number 2, you are likely a crossdresser (TG to be clinical).
If you chose number 2, number 1 is somewhat irrelevant - you likely want to transition (TS).

[Shelly Preston]

The trouble is this test has been around so long you can manipulate the answers to get the result we want.

[Kelly DeWinter]

The author of this "test" is a comic book write, so set your expectations accordingly. Its about as reliable as your ability to leap tall buildings , stop speeding trains etc. I believe to ensure accuracy, you have to wear a red and blue speedo while taking the test. :)

[Karyn Marie]

I tried to answer the questions as honestly as possible. Some did not really indicate my true feelings, so picked the closest answer to my true feelings. I got 63% female. I know in my heart and mind I am way more than that. I have to agree with everyone who does not put much credence in these kinds of tests. I will continue to listen to my Psychologist and continue seeing her, and taking her advice. She truly understands how I feel and understands how much I want to be female and is helping me get started on hormones and beginning the first stages of transition.

[ginapoodle]

Hmm, a test? Really?

For myself, I know who I really am by looking within. I seek the truth, and have done so for almost a half century now.

[Tracii G]

Sounds like one of those uber scientific tests you find on facebook.
I wouldn't pay it much attention.

[Dana44]

I took the Cogiati test and got a 105 classification three. Androgynous. So it can be pretty accurate.

[HollyGreene]

I got -110 classification THREE, ANDROGYNE.
That's probably not a an unreasonable statement, even if it isn't totally scientific.

[TrishaTX]

I don't need a test for sure...I know

[Becky Blue]

I have done the test and found it quite accurate, of course it should not be taken too seriously but it is a lot better than the Facebook fun tests that float around from time to time. I scored around 70% female, which i felt was in the ballpark.

[Georgette_USA]

I heard about this test back in 2015. I took it at different times but both came back as type 3 Androgyne. Story of my life, always in the middle. I am great on math/science/spatial things. Not good on emotion/name/face/sounds/voices stuff.

There is a precaution that Post MtF shouldn't take it. It is obvious that a lot of the questions lead to stereotypes for female.

Never figure it is a good test of real life TS, as we don't fit into neat little holes.
My mother never fit into those neat little holes either, Tomboy when young, not a girly-girl type, but bore 4 children. And she did not push us into typical gender roles, more the opposite.
I so fit into my mothers patterns now, probably spent way to much time around her when young.

[docrobbysherry]

Why is everyone posting on this thread so testy!?:straightface:

[Maria Blackwood]

I think i spelled it wrong. Corgiati.

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[Aunt Kelly]

You and me both Georgette (type 3 Androgyne). Pretty sure that we answered at least some of the questions differently, though the math/science and touchy/feely stuff probably lines up well. :) That alone calls into question the validity of the test, but even as I was taking it, I was getting the impression that the thing was all about boxes and assumptions. Whatever.

[Geena Gee]

Hadn't ever heard of this test before, but it sounded interesting, and I had some time to kill.
I'm more confused now then I was before I took it.
My score was 15, classification THREE, ANDROGYNE
Guess I'm just on the gender teeter totter of life. Going either fully male, or fully female, could be detrimental to my mental health?
The test, although lacking scientific validity, actually confirmed what I've thought for awhile about myself.

-Geena

[Ashley090]

There is also SAGE test that is kind of same thing actualy. Idk how seriously we should take them but I figured not much. Since as person of logic I did find some questions weird and "out of picture". Like "if someone who you met only once call you on phone you know who is by voice is he dosnt say name". Like wth is that. Is someone you first only once in your life call then it doenst matter if your guy or girl to not rember who the hell is that! Or question about hug at work at meeting. The "guy's aswer" is "no that is inpropriete" and the "girl's answer" is that "yes that would be great". But I can tell that half of gg do not want hug ppl at their meetings. Anyway i was in one test androgynous and second femine male, kind of right I guess.
Ash

[SheriM]

It said I was a straight woman. I may be a woman inside but certainly not interested in men.

[Stacy Darling]

147, I have 5hours till I go back into rehab,
I'll take this with me and throw it around!
See if my messed up friends are Dys believers!

Stacy!

[Hell on Heels]

Hell-o Ali,
I soooo wanted to take the test!
But my speedo is blue and red.
Just my luck!
Much Love,
Kristyn

[Georgette_USA]

That SAGE test is along the same lines as the COGIATI one.

S.A.G.E. Test Results
Your Raw Score is: 0, which indicates that overall you are Androgynous
Your appearance is Feminine
Your brain processes are mostly that of a Male person.
You appear to socialize in a androgynous manner.
You believe you have major conflicts about your gender identity.
You indicated your were born Male.
ANALYSIS:
Male to Female Transsexual in doubt about your ability to successfully transition.
NOTES:
Your answers indicate you have altered your physical appearance to look like the opposite sex.
Your Answers indicate your psychological state has likely prevailed since you were quite young.

Some question/answers could not accurately answer, or were contradictory.
Since I did successfully transition, with NO doubts for 40 Years. Adds to the confusion.

[SometimesKairi]

Is it known as reliable? I don't see how seventy questions can tell me if I am female or male.

I scored 182 which puts me in Class 4 (Probable Transsexual)

But the test seems so bizarre. Questions about can you tell where a sound is coming from and why were you given a gold star in grade school.

[phylis anne]

yes it seems the test is a little misleading if you watch carefully you will note that they ask you all the same questions 3 times around with each being worded differently

[AlyssaJ]

That's usually the sign of a lie detection strategy. I'm curious how they weight the questions on the backend. For instance, does being on HRT weigh in more heavily than being able to easily recognize people by their voice? I took it again today just for grins and scored a 280 which it says is Category 4 - Probable Transsexual. Well thanks for the confirmation guys ;)

[SometimesKairi]

It seems to be reliant on saying females are compassionate and creative.
Which some are and some aren't.

Can't take it as a serious test but it is an interesting loose indicator of being sterotypically female.

It'd be interesting to retake the test if I went ahead with HRT which as I understand changes the way you think

[Georgette_USA]

Hard to assess if taking HRT changes the way you think. The only thing I felt different after taking HRT for 10 years, was the emotional ups and downs.

Advised not to take this if Post TS, as some of the questions get odd answers.

[Meghan4now]

Yeah that thing has been out there for like over 10 years. From what I've read and heard, it is not very reliable. As you mention, a lot of the questions seem sterotypical. Girls are bad at math and spacial relationships, but really good at coloring and hugs! If there were ever a log to add to a TERF Fire, that would be it!

I don't even remember my score. I think it said crossdresser. Doh! It WAS right!