Personality Tests Flashcards
What does the NEO Personality Inventory measure?
The NEO Personality Inventory is a psychological assessment tool designed to measure the Big Five personality traits
What are the Big Five personality traits?
Openness to Experience
Conscientiousness
Extraversion
Agreeableness
Neuroticism
How many versions of the NEO-PI are there and what is the difference between them?
2 Versions
NEO Personality Inventory-Revised (NEO PI-R): 240 items
NEO Five-Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI): 60 items
What is the age range for the NEO-PI?
17 years +
Is there Australian normative data for the NEO-PI?
No
What are the facets for Neuroticism?
Neuroticism
Anxiety
Angry Hostility
Depression
Self-Consciousness
Impulsiveness
Vulnerability
What are the facets for Extraversion?
Extraversion
Warmth
Gregariousness
Assertiveness
Activity
Excitement-Seeking
Positive Emotions
What are the facets for Openness to Experience?
Openness to Experience
Fantasy
Aesthetics
Feelings
Actions
Ideas
Values
What are the facets for Agreeableness?
Agreeableness
Trust
Straightforwardness
Altruism
Compliance
Modesty
Tender-Mindedness
What are the facets for Conscientiousness?
Conscientiousness
Competence
Order
Dutifulness
Achievement-Striving
Self-Discipline
Deliberation
How is the NEO-PI scored?
The NEO-PI provides scores for each of the five domains as well as for the six facets within each domain. Scores are usually presented in a profile chart, showing how an individual compares to a normative sample on each trait and facet.
What are the clinical uses for the NEO-PI?
Personality Assessment
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Therapeutic Intervention Style
Is the NEO-PI a diagnostic tool?
No - however, the NEO-PI can help identify traits that may be relevant in the context of certain personality disorders (e.g., high Neuroticism may be associated with anxiety and depression), aiding clinicians in formulating hypotheses about a client’s psychological functioning.
What are applications of the NEO-PI outside of clinical setting?
Education and Career Counselling
Organisational Management
Research
Forensic and Legal Settings
When would you use the NEO-PI over the PAI?
The NEO-PI is preferred over the PAI when assessing normal personality traits for personal development, career counselling, and organisational purposes, while the PAI is used for detailed clinical and diagnostic evaluations of psychopathology.
When would you use the NEO-PI over the 16PF?
The NEO-PI is preferred for assessing the Big Five personality traits, while the 16PF is used for a broader assessment of personality traits.
What does the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) measure?
The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) evaluates personality traits and psychopathology
What is the age range for the MMPI?
18 years +
MMPI-A: 14 to 18 years
How many versions of the MMPI are there?
MMPI-2: The most widely used version, designed for adults aged 18 and older.
MMPI-2-RF: A more recent, shorter version of the MMPI-2, which includes restructured clinical scales.
MMPI-A: Adapted for adolescents aged 14 to 18.
Is there Australian normative data for the MMPI?
No
How many scales make up the MMPI?
8 Validity Scales
10 Clinical Scales
12 Content Scales
6 Supplementary Scales
What is the purpose of the Validity scales in the MMPI?
The Validity scales assess the respondent’s test-taking attitude and approach, including whether they are trying to present themselves in an overly favourable way or are responding randomly.
What are the 8 Validity scales of the MMPI?
Lie: Favourable presentation
Frequency: Unusual or atypical responses
Correction: Conceal psychological issues.
Variable Response Inconsistency: Consistency of responses.
True Response Inconsistency: Answers true or false indiscriminately.
Back Frequency: Similar to Frequency Scale but focuses on the later part of the test
Infrequency-Psychopathology: Faking psychopathology
Fake Bad Scale: Exaggeration of symptoms
What is the purpose of Clinical scales of the MMPI?
The Clinical scales measure various psychological conditions and personality attributes.
What are the 10 Clinical Scales of the MMPI?
Hypochondriasis: Preoccupation with health and bodily functions.
Depression: Symptomatic depression
Hysteria: Awareness of problems
Psychopathic Deviate: Social deviance and antisocial behaviour
Masculinity-Femininity: Traditional gender roles and behaviours
Paranoia: Suspiciousness, persecutory ideas
Psychasthenia: Anxiety, OCD tendencies
Schizophrenia: Psychotic processes and severe psychological distress
Hypomania: Elevated mood, manic state
Social Introversion: Social withdrawal
What is the purpose of the Content scales of the MMPI?
The content scales provide additional insights into specific areas of concern.
What are the 12 Content scales of the MMPI?
Anxiety
Fears
Obsessiveness
Depression
Health Concerns
Anger
Cynicism
Antisocial Practices
Social Discomfort
Family Problems
Work Interference
Negative Treatment Indicators
What is the purpose of the Supplemental scales of the MMPI?
The Supplemental scales provide further information on specific traits or behaviours.
What are the 6 Supplemental scales of the MMPI?
Anxiety
Repression
Ego Strength
MacAndrew Alcoholism Scale
Overcontrolled Hostility
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
What is a similarity between the MMPI and the PAI?
Both the MMPI and PAI assess psychopathology.
When would you use the MMPI over the PAI?
MMPI: Preferred for complex cases, forensic settings, and when detailed diagnostic information is needed.
PAI: Preferred for efficiency, initial screenings, treatment monitoring, and in settings where practical and straightforward administration is required.
