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You pop, sparkle, and buzz electric!
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Running time: 38:58, 23.6 MB
Psychologist Raymond Cattell whittled Allport's list down to 171 characteristics, mostly by eliminating redundant and uncommon ones. He then used a statistical technique known as factor analysis to identify interrelated traits and condense his list into 16 key personality factors.
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The following are Cattell's 16 personality factors:
Abstractedness: Imaginative versus practical
Apprehension: Worried versus confident
Dominance: Forceful versus submissive
Emotional stability: Calm versus high-strung
Liveliness: Spontaneous versus restrained
Openness to change: Flexible versus attached to the familiar
Perfectionism: Controlled versus undisciplined
Privateness: Discreet versus open
Reasoning: Abstract versus concrete
Rule-consciousness: Conforming versus non-conforming
Self-reliance: Self-sufficient versus dependent
Sensitivity: Tender-hearted versus tough-minded
Social boldness: Uninhibited versus shy
Tension: Inpatient versus relaxed
Vigilance: Suspicious versus trusting
Warmth: Outgoing versus reserved
Cattell's 16 personality factors were based on Allport's original list. Some researchers believe these 16 factors can be further reduced in number. The five-factor model is one example.
The 16PF Personality Factors Questionnaire
Cattell's 16PF Personality Factors Questionnaire is still used frequently today, especially in career counseling, marital counseling, and employee testing and selection.
The respondent must choose one of three alternatives in forced-choice questions. The score is expressed in a range and falls between the highest and lowest extremes.
Researchers use various systems to interpret scores, depending on the test's purpose. Some of the resulting interpretive reports take a clinical approach; others focus on areas such as career selection, teamwork development, and leadership potential.
Research has supported the test's validity, including its use in career development and personality assessment.
A free version of the 16PF Questionnaire is available online through the Open-Source Psychometrics Project. The test is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice or medical diagnosis.
Talk to a mental health provider or career testing service to have a professional administer the test and interpret your results.