versions of the NEO personality inventory correct answers NEO-PI-R, NEO-PI-3, NEO-FFI
differences between the tests correct answers - in NEO-PI-3, 37 items were replaced with better statements that were more understandable and with better psychometric properties
- NEO-PI-R: 17-89y.
- NEO-PI-3...
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versions of the NEO personality inventory correct answers NEO-PI-R, NEO-PI-3, NEO-FFI
differences between the tests correct answers - in NEO-PI-3, 37 items were replaced with better
statements that were more understandable and with better psychometric properties
- NEO-PI-R: 17-89y.
- NEO-PI-3: 12-99y.
what does the NEO-PI include? correct answers 240 statements rated on a 5-point Likert scale
(strongly disagree -> strongly agree)
- items gather info on the individual's typical behaviour patterns, usual feelings and opinions,
attitudes to oneself, others and situations
- results presented on a continuum of 5 personality dimensions (Big 5) with 30 specific facets
what does the NEO-PI measure? correct answers + measures both abnormal and personality
functioning
+ can significantly predict a range of social/behavioural outcomes and correlated with general
psychological wellbeing, vocational interests, attachments styles, defence mechanisms
NEO and culture correct answers can be used with diverse groups; translations into 50+
languages and there is support for the same five factors across different cultural groups
reliability and validity of NEO correct answers - excellent internal reliability and stability for the
Big 5 personality domains
- mixed reliability for the 30 facet scales (only truly problematic scale: openness to experience)
- Overall reliability is adequate to good
- large evidence for validity of the test
assets of the NEO correct answers + appropriate for normal persons, bc there is no focus on
pathology (instead it can indicate pathology where there are extreme scores)
+ focus on normative personality traits, not pathology -> non-threatening nature useful for
building rapport
+ applicable in many settings
+ language used in scoring and interpretation is easily understood
limitations of the NEO correct answers - no direct assessment of problems (cannot be used as a
stand-alone measure)
- lack of solid validity scales (difficult to assess the extent to which someone may habe given
false answers -> test is easy to manipulate)
, self-report correct answers a method in which a person provides subjective information about
their own thoughts, feelings, or behaviours, typically via questionnaire or interview
-> if more than 40 items are missing, it should not be scored and interpreted
neuroticism (N) correct answers tendency toward emotional instability, turmoil and general
distress
- high-scorers tend to be anxious, emotional labile, quick to anger and sadness, disruptive
emotions
extraversion (E) correct answers degree to which an individual is outgoing, sociable, assertive,
upbeat, warm and friendly, energetic
- high-scorers tend to be talkative, warm, friendly
- very high-scorers tend to be socially dominant or aggressive
- low-scorers tend to be reserved
openness (O) correct answers characterised by imagination, curiosity, attuned towards personal
emotions and abstract thinking
- high-scorers tend to be intellectual and curious, open to new ideas and values, and theories that
may contradict or challenge their own
- low-scorers tend to be conservative and conventional
agreeableness (A) correct answers measures attitudes about trustworthiness, general goodness of
others and behaviours related to respecting others
- high-scorers tend to be sympathetic, willing to help, cooperative, considerate, believe that
others are generally are decent and honest
- low-scorers are sceptical of others' intentions and push to get their own way because they
assume competition (can lead to antagonistic, aggressive or manipulative behaviour)
conscientiousness (C) correct answers traits related to an orientation towards accomplishing
things and behavioural correlated of successfully doing so, e.g. determination, purposefulness,
ability to prepare and execute plans
- high-scorers are motivated to achieve goals and can do so, because they are clear in planning
and think actions through before completing them
- low-scorers are often unprepared and disorganised, can seem impulsive because of their poor
planning
'homebody' correct answers familiar and solitary interests, little need for socialisation or novel
situations
(low E + low O)
'introspector' correct answers like thoughtful exploration that can be done alone ; enjoy
broadening their horizons and activity that challenge their thinking
(low E + high O)
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