Enter Cattell's 16 factor questionnaire. Methodology for multifactorial personality research by R. Cattell (16PF). Processing and Interpreting Test Results Key to Cattell's Factor Theory of Personality
Introduction. The Cattell Questionnaire is one of the most common questionnaire methods for assessing individual psychological characteristics of a person both abroad and in our country. It was developed under the guidance of R.B. Cattell and is intended for writing a wide range of individual-personal relationships. A distinctive feature of this questionnaire is its focus on identifying relatively independent 16 factors (scales, primary traits) of personality. This quality was identified using factor analysis from the largest number of superficial personality traits originally identified by Cattell. Each factor forms several surface features, united around one central feature. There are 4 forms of the questionnaire: A and B (187 questions) and C and D (105 questions). In Russia, forms A and C are most often used. The questionnaire is most widely used in medical psychology when diagnosing professionally important qualities, in sports and scientific research. The Cattell questionnaire includes all types of tests - assessment, test decision, and attitude to any phenomenon. Before the survey begins, the subject is given a special form on which he must make certain notes as he reads it. The corresponding instructions are given in advance, containing information about what the subject should do. Control test time is 25-30 minutes. In the process of answering questions, the experimenter controls the time the subject works and, if the subject answers slowly, warns him about this. The test is carried out individually in a calm, business-like environment. The proposed questionnaire consists of 105 questions (form C), each of which offers three answer options (a, b, c). The subject selects and records it on the answer form. During the work, the subject must adhere to the following rules: do not waste time thinking, but give the answer that comes to mind; do not give vague answers; don't skip questions; be sincere. Questions are grouped according to content around certain features that ultimately lead to certain factors. The results are processed using a special key, which gives the question numbers and the number of points that answer a, b, c receive in each question. In those cells where the letter indicating the factor is written, the number of points is zero. Thus, for each answer the test taker can receive 2, 1 or 0 points. The number of points for each factor is summed up and entered into the answer form (in the right column), the experimenter receives a personality profile for 16 factors in raw scores. These assessments are converted into standard (walls) according to Table 3. Then the experimenter determines what development each factor received: low, medium, high, writes down features characterizing the degree of their development and analyzes the results. If any of the traits is in doubt, it is better not to include it in the characteristics. For results to be reliable, they must be confirmed using other techniques or using another form of the same test. The results of applying this technique make it possible to determine the psychological uniqueness of the main substructures of temperament and character. Moreover, each factor contains not only a qualitative and quantitative assessment of the internal nature of a person, but also includes its characteristics from the perspective of interpersonal relationships. In addition, individual factors can be combined into blocks in three areas:
- Intelligent block : factors: IN- general level of intelligence; M- level of development of imagination; Q 1- receptivity to new radicalism.
- Emotional-volitional block : factors: WITH- emotional stability; ABOUT - degree of anxiety; Q 3 - presence of internal stresses; Q 4 - level of development of self-control; G- degree of social normalization and organization.
Communication block : factors: A- openness, closedness; N - courage; L- attitude towards people; E - degree of dominance - subordination; Q 2 - dependence on the group; N- dynamism.
Cattell questionnaire questions Instructions to the subject: Here are questions that will help you find out the characteristics of your character, your personality. Does not exist "faithful" and "infidel" answers, since everyone is right in relation to their own views. You must want to answer accurately and truthfully. At the beginning, you should answer the four questions that are given as a sample and see if you need any further clarification. You must cross out the box corresponding to your answer on the special answer form. There are three possible answers to each question. Example:
I love watching team games:
I prefer people:
Money cannot bring happiness:
A woman is in the same relationship to a child as a cat is to:
- You don't have time to think about it. Give the first, natural answer that comes to your mind. Of course, the questions are formulated too briefly and not in detail for you to choose what you would like. For example, the first question in the examples asks you about "team games". You may be more into football than basketball. But you are asked about the “average game”, about the situation that, on average, corresponds to this case. Give the most accurate answer you can. You must finish answering no later than half an hour in advance.
- Try not to get carried away with average, vague answers, unless... You really can't pick an edge case. Perhaps it will be in one of four or five questions.
Don't skip questions. Answer all the questions in a row at least somehow. Some questions may not be very suitable for you, but still give the best that you can offer in this case. Some questions may seem too personal, but remember that the results are not disclosed and cannot be obtained without a special “key”. The answers to each individual question are not viewed.
Questions
I think my memory is better now than before:
I could live happily alone, far from people, like a hermit:
If I were to say that the sky "is below" and that it is "hot" in winter, I would have to name the culprit.
When I go to bed I:
A) I pour it instantly b) something in between c) I fall asleep slowly, with difficulty.
If I were driving a car on a road with many other cars, I would feel satisfied:
In company, I let others joke and tell all sorts of stories:
It is important for me that there is no clutter in everything that surrounds me.
Most people I meet at a party are happy to see me.
I would rather do:
I laugh to myself that there is such a big difference between what people do and what they say about it.
When I read about an incident, I definitely want to find out how This everything happened.
When friends make fun of me, I usually laugh along with everyone else and don’t get upset at all.
When someone speaks rudely to me, I can quickly forget about it.
I like to “invent” new ways of doing something more than sticking to tried and tested methods.
When I think about something, I like to do it alone, alone.
I think I tell lies less often than most people.
People who can't make decisions quickly annoy me.
End of first column
Sometimes, although very briefly, I felt hatred towards my parents.
I would rather reveal my innermost thoughts:
I think the opposite word to the opposite of "imprecise" would be:
I am always full of energy when I need it
People who annoy me more are:
I really enjoy inviting guests and entertaining;
I think that…
I always have to fight my shyness.
My friends often:
If a friend deceives me in small things, I would rather pretend that I did not notice it than expose him.
I like a friend who...
I get irritated when I hear others express ideas that are contrary to those in which I firmly believe.
I am concerned about my past actions and mistakes.
If I were equally good at both, I would prefer:
I like sociable campaign people.
I am so careful and practical that fewer troubles and surprises happen to me than to other people
I can forget about my worries and responsibilities when I need to.
End of second column in answer sheet
It's hard for me to admit that I'm wrong.
At the factory it would be interesting:
Which word is not related to the other two:
What distracts me to some extent is my attention:
If I had a lot of money, I:
Worst punishment for me:
People should demand compliance with moral laws more than they do now
I was told that I was more of a child:
I enjoy practical day-to-day work with different installations and machines
If I were talking to a stranger, I would be more likely to:
I try not to laugh at jokes as loudly as most people do.
I never feel so unhappy that I want to cry.
In music I enjoy:
I would rather spend the two summer months
Efforts put into making preliminary plans
The rash actions and statements of my friends do not offend me or make me unhappy.
End of third column
When I succeed, I find these things easy:
I would rather work:
"House" is to "room" as "tree" is to:
What I do is what I get:
In most cases I:
Some people think I speak loudly:
I admire more:
I make a decision:
This makes a big impression on me:
I believe that I am a collaborative person:
I prefer to talk to a refined, refined person than to a frank and straightforward one:
I prefer:
If a person does not answer immediately when I say something to him, then I feel that he must have said something stupid:
During my school years I learned the most:
I avoid working in public organizations and the associated responsibilities:
When the issue is very difficult to solve and requires a lot of effort, I try:
I have strong emotions: anxiety, anger, fits of laughter, etc. for seemingly no reason:
Sometimes my mind doesn't work as clearly as at other times:
I'm happy to do the person a favor by agreeing to schedule a meeting with him at a time convenient for him, even if it's a little inconvenient for me
I think the correct number is to continue the series 1,2,3,4,5,6,...
Sometimes I have short-term attacks of nausea and dizziness for no specific reason:
I prefer to refuse my order rather than cause unnecessary trouble to the waiter:
I live for today more than other people:
At the party I will have to:
I speak my mind no matter how many people may hear it:
If I could travel back in time, I would like to meet:
I have to restrain myself from settling other people's affairs:
Working in a store, I would prefer:
If people think badly of me, it doesn't bother me:
If I see that my old friend is cold towards me and avoids me, I usually:
All misfortunes happen because of people:
I get great satisfaction from reporting local news:
Neat, demanding people don’t get along with me:
I think I'm less irritable than most people:
End of fifth column on answer sheet
a) True b) Sometimes c) FalseIt happens that all morning I have a reluctance to talk to anyone:
If the hands of a clock meet every 65 minutes measured by an accurate clock, then this clock:
I get bored:
People say that I like to do things my own way:
I believe that unnecessary worries should be avoided because they tire me:
At home in my free time, I:
I am timid and cautious about making friends with other new people:
I believe that what people say in poetry can also be accurately expressed in prose:
I suspect that people who are friendly towards me may turn out to be traitors behind my back:
I think that even the most dramatic events a year later no longer leave any consequences in the soul:
I think it would be more interesting to be:
I am subject to unreasonable fear and aversion to certain things, for example, certain animals, places, etc.:
I like to think about how the world could be better:
I prefer games:
At night I have fantastic dreams
If I am alone in the house, then after a while I feel anxiety and fear:
End of the sixth column in the answer form
I can deceive people with my friendly disposition when in fact I don't like them:
Which word does not belong to the other two?
If Mary's mother is the sister of Alexander's father, then who is Alexander in relation to Mary's father?
3. Table of conversions from raw estimates to standard (walls).
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Walls |
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Interpretation of results.
Factor a
Factor B
Factor C
Factor E
Factor F
Factor G
Factor H
Factor I
Factor L
Factor M
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Bohemianism Self-absorbed, interested in art, theory, the meaning of life, rich imagination, helpless in practical matters, mostly cheerful, hysterical anomalies are not excluded, conflictual in a team, not determined by circumstances |
Practicality Interested in facts, conditioned by circumstances, lively reaction to practical issues, interests narrowed to immediate success, spontaneously doing nothing, realistic, reliable, serious, caring, but very constantly oriented towards external reality, generally accepted norms, pays attention to detail, but sometimes lacks creative imagination |
Factor N
Factor O
Factor Q 1
Factor Q 2
Factor Q 3
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Self-control, strong will Discipline, accuracy in fulfilling social requirements, good control over your emotions, caring about your reputation |
Research procedure.
Instructions to the subject:“You are asked to answer a series of questions, the purpose of which is to find out the characteristics of your character, inclinations and interests. If you want to get objective results, try to answer as accurately and truthfully as possible.
When answering a question, you can choose one of the three proposed answers a), b) or c).
When answering, remember:
– the questions are too short to cover everything
provide the necessary details, imagine typical situations, don’t overthink the details;
– don’t waste time thinking, give the first natural answer that comes to your mind;
– try to answer several questions per minute, then you will finish the work in about 35 minutes;
– try to avoid intermediate, “vague” answers, except in cases where it is really impossible to answer definitely (no more than one “vague” answer to 5-6 questions);
– don’t skip anything, be sure to answer all the questions in a row.
It may be difficult for you to relate some questions to yourself; try to give the most appropriate tentative answer. Don't try to make a favorable impression with your answers. Express your opinion freely."
The text of the methodology “16-factor personality questionnaire” by R. Cattell, option A (16 FL O-187, form A) is necessary for a more detailed study of personality, especially for people with a higher level of education and culture, students and graduates of higher education institutions, adults with sufficient and varied life experience. The interpretation of the results of the questionnaire is carried out according to the walls, the transition to which from “raw” points is made according to the standardization table placed after the questions of the methodology. The meaning of the number of walls for individual factors is defined in the text of the interpretation “16 FLO-105, form C”. Since the latest questionnaire is accompanied by a standardization table that allows you to move from walls to a scale of 20-80, then both by the number of walls and by the number of points on this scale it is possible to identify the type of character, and therefore the types of temperament and motivation of the subjects - of course, in the preliminary plan for a special study of these types. Instructions. In this study, you will be asked a series of questions and three answer options for each question (“a”, “b”, “c”). You need to answer as follows: first read the question and the answer options, then choose one of the three proposed answer options that reflects your opinion more than the other two, and put a cross in the corresponding box on the answer sheet. Try not to resort too often to intermediate answers like “unsure” or “something in between.” Choose it only when you cannot answer otherwise. Answer every question.
1. I understood the instructions for this questionnaire well:
a) yes; b) not sure; c) no.
2. I am ready to answer the questions as sincerely as possible:
a) yes; b) not sure; c) no.
3. I would prefer to have a dacha:
a) in a busy holiday village;
b) would prefer something in between;
c) secluded, in the forest.
4. I can find enough strength within myself to cope with life's difficulties;
a) always; b) usually; c) rarely.
5. When I see wild animals, I feel uneasy, even if they are safely hidden in cages:
6. I refrain from criticizing people and their views:
a) yes; b) sometimes; c) no.
7. I make harsh, critical comments to people if I think they deserve it:
a) usually; 6) sometimes; c) I never do.
8. I prefer simple classical music to modern popular melodies:
a) yes, that's true; b) not sure; c) no, this is incorrect.
9. If I saw two neighbor children fighting, I:
a) would leave them to sort out their relationship themselves;
b) I don’t know what I would do;
c) would try to sort out their quarrel.
10. At meetings and in companies:
a) I easily come forward;
b) something in between is true;
c) I prefer to stay away
11. In my opinion, it is more interesting to be:
a) design engineer;
b) I don’t know what to prefer;
c) a playwright.
12. On the street, I would rather stop to watch an artist work than watch a street quarrel:
a) yes, that's true; b) not sure; c) no, this is incorrect.
13. I usually tolerate complacent people, even when they brag or otherwise show that they have a high opinion of themselves:
14. If a person is deceiving, I can almost always notice it by the expression on his face:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
15. I believe that the most boring daily work should always be completed, even if it seems that this is not necessary:
a) agree, b) not sure, c) disagree.
16. I would rather get to work;
a) where you can earn a lot, even if earnings are not constant;
b) I don’t know what to choose;
c) with a constant but relatively low salary.
17. I talk about my feelings:
a) only if necessary;
b) something in between is true,
c) willingly when given the opportunity.
18. Occasionally I experience a feeling of sudden fear or vague anxiety, I don’t know why:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
19. When I am unfairly criticized for something that is not my fault:
a) I don’t feel any guilt;
b) something in between is true;
c) I still feel a little guilty.
20. At work I have more difficulties with people
a) refuse to use modern methods;
b) I don’t know what to choose;
c) they are constantly trying to change something in work that is already going well.
21. When making decisions, I am guided more by:
a) heart;
b) heart and mind in equal measure;
c) reason.
22. People would be happier if they spent more time with their friends:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
23. When making plans for the future, I often count on luck:
24. When talking, I am inclined to:
a) express your thoughts as soon as they come to mind;
b) something in between is true;
c) first collect your thoughts well.
25. Even if I’m very angry about something, I calm down pretty quickly:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
26. With equal working hours and the same salary, it would be more interesting for me to work:
a) a carpenter or cook;
b) I don’t know what to choose;
c) a waiter in a good restaurant.
27. I had:
a) very few elected positions;
b) several;
c) many elected positions.
28. “Shovel” is related to “dig” as “knife” is to:
a) spicy; b) cut; c) sharpen.
29. Sometimes some thought doesn’t let me sleep:
a) yes, that's true; b) not sure; c) no, this is incorrect.
30. In my life, as a rule, I achieve the goals that I set for myself:
a) yes, that's true; b) not sure; c) no, this is incorrect.
31. An outdated law must be changed: "
a) only after thorough discussion;
b) something in between is true;
c) immediately.
32. I feel uncomfortable when things require me to take quick actions that somehow affect other people:
a) yes, that's true; b) not sure; c) no, this is incorrect.
33. Most of my friends consider me a cheerful interlocutor:
a) yes; b) not sure; c) no.
34. When I see unkempt, sloppy people:
a) I don’t care;
b) something in between is true;
c) they cause me hostility and disgust.
35. I feel a little lost when I suddenly find myself in the spotlight:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
36. I am always happy to join a large company, for example, meet friends in the evening, go dancing, take part in an interesting social event;
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
37. At school I preferred:
a) music lessons (singing);
b) find it difficult to say;
c) classes in workshops, manual labor.
38. If I am appointed responsible for something, I insist that my orders be strictly followed, otherwise I refuse the assignment:
a) yes; b) sometimes; c) no.
39. It is more important that parents:
a) contributed to the subtle development of feelings in their children;
b) something in between is true;
c) taught children to manage their feelings.
40. When participating in teamwork, I would prefer:
a) try to make improvements in the organization of work;
b) something in between is true;
c) keep records and ensure that rules are followed.
41. From time to time I feel the need to do something that requires significant physical effort:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
42. I would prefer to treat people polite and delicate than rude and straightforward:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
43. When I am criticized in public, it extremely depresses me:
a) yes, that's true; b) something in between is true; c) this is incorrect.
44. If my boss calls me to his office, I:
a) I use this opportunity to ask for what I need;
b) something in between is true;
c) I'm worried that I did something wrong.
45. I believe that people should think very seriously before abandoning the experience of previous years, past centuries:
a) yes; b) not sure; c) no.
46. When reading something, I am always well aware of the author’s hidden intention to convince me of something:
a) yes; b) not sure; c) no.
47. When I was in grades 7-10, I participated in the school’s sports life:
a) quite often; b) from case to case; c) very rarely.
48. I keep my house in good order and almost always know what is where:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
49. When I think about what happened during the day, I often feel anxious:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
50. Sometimes I doubt whether the people I talk to are really interested in what I say:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
51. If I had to choose, I would rather be:
a) forester;
b) difficult to choose;
c) a high school teacher.
52. For birthdays, for holidays:
a) I like to give gifts;
b) find it difficult to answer;
c) I think that buying gifts is a somewhat unpleasant task.
53. “Tired” is to “work” as “proud” is to:
a) smile; b) success; c) happy.
54. Which of these words does not fit the other two:
a) candle; b) moon; c) lamp.
55. My friends:
a) they didn’t let me down;
b) occasionally;
c) failed quite often.
56. I have the following qualities in which I am definitely superior to other people:
a) yes; b) not sure; c) no.
57. When I'm upset, I try my best to hide my feelings from others:
a) yes, that's true; b) rather something in between; c) this is incorrect.
58. I would like to go to the cinema, to various performances and other places where I can have fun:
a) more than once a week (more often than most people);
b) about once a week (like most);
c) less than once a week (less often than most).
59. I think that personal freedom in behavior is more important than good manners and adherence to the rules of etiquette:
a) yes; b) not sure; c) no.
60. In the presence of people more important than me (people older than me, or with more experience, or with a higher position), I tend to behave modestly:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
61. I find it difficult to tell something to a large group of people or speak in front of a large audience:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
62. I can navigate well in unfamiliar areas, I can easily tell where is north, where is south, east or west:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
63. If someone were angry with me:
a) I would try to calm him down;
b) I don’t know what I would do;
c) it would irritate me.
64. When I see an article that I consider unfair, I am more inclined to forget about it than to respond indignantly to the author:
a) yes, that's true; b) not sure; c) no, this is incorrect.
65. Insignificant little things do not stay in my memory for long, for example, the names of streets and shops:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
66. I might like the profession of a veterinarian who treats and operates on animals:
a) yes; b) difficult to say; c) no.
67. I eat with pleasure and am not always as careful about my manners as other people do:
a) yes, that's true; b) not sure; c) no, this is incorrect.
68. There are times when I don’t want to meet anyone:
a) very rarely; b) something in between is true; c) quite often.
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
70. When I was a teenager and my opinions differed from those of my parents, I usually:
a) remained unconvinced;
b) the average between a and c;
71. I would like to work in a separate room, rather than with colleagues:
a) yes; b) not sure; c) no.
72. I would rather live quietly, as I please, than to be admired for my successes:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
73. In many respects, I consider myself a quite mature person:
a) yes, that's true; b) not sure; c) no, this is incorrect.
74. Criticism, the way many people carry it out, unsettles me rather than helps me:
a) often; b) occasionally; c) never.
75. I am always able to strictly control the manifestation of my feelings:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no. ;
76. If I made a useful invention, I would prefer:
b) difficult to choose;
c) take care of its practical use.
77. “Surprise” is to “unusual” as “fear” is to:
a) brave; b) restless; c) terrible.
78. Which of the following fractions does not fit the other two:
a) 3/7; b) 3/9; c) 3/11.
79. It seems to me that some people don’t notice or avoid me, although I don’t know why:
a) yes, that's right; 6) not sure; c) no, this is incorrect.
80. People treat me less kindly than I deserve by my kind attitude towards them:
a) very often; b) sometimes; c) never.
81. The use of obscene expressions is always disgusting to me (even if there are no persons of the other sex);
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
82. I certainly have fewer friends than most people:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
83. I really don’t like being in places where there is no one to talk to:
a) true; b) not sure; c) incorrect.
84. People sometimes call me frivolous, although they consider me a pleasant person:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
85. In various situations in society, I experienced excitement similar to that experienced by a person before going on stage:
a) quite often; b) occasionally; c) hardly ever.
86. When I am in a small group of people, I am content to stay away and mostly let others do the talking:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
a) realistic descriptions of acute military or political conflicts;
b) I don’t know what to choose;
c) a novel that excites the imagination and feelings.
88. When they try to boss me around, I deliberately do the opposite:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
89. If my superiors or family members reproach me for something, then, as a rule, it only hurts me:
a) true; b) something between a and c; c) incorrect.
90. I don’t like the way some people “stare” and unceremoniously look at a person in a store or on the street
a) true; b) something in between is true; c) incorrect.
91. During a long trip I would prefer:
b) I don’t know what I would choose;
c) spend time talking with a fellow traveler.
92. There is nothing bad or contrary to good taste in jokes about death:
a) yes, I agree; b) something in between is true; c) no, I don’t agree.
93. If my friends treat me badly and do not hide their hostility:
a) this doesn’t depress me at all;
b) something in between is true;
c) I'm losing heart.
94. I feel uneasy when people give me compliments and praise to my face:
a) yes, that's true; b) something in between is true; c) no, this is incorrect.
95. I would rather have a job:
a) with a clearly defined and constant salary;
b) something in between is true;
c) with a higher salary, which would depend on my efforts and productivity.
96. I find it easier to solve a difficult question or problem:
a) if I discuss them with others;
b) something in between is true;
c) if I think about them alone.
97. I willingly participate in public life, in the work of various commissions:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
98. When performing any work, I do not rest until even the most insignificant details are taken into account:
a) true; b) the average between a and c; c) incorrect.
99. Sometimes very minor obstacles irritate me very much:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
100. I sleep soundly, I never talk in my sleep:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
101. If I worked in the economic sector, I would be more interested in:
a) talk with customers, clients;
b) I choose something in between;
c) maintain accounts and other documentation.
102. “Size” is to “length” as “dishonest” is to:
a) prison; b) sinful; c) stole.
103. AB is to GW as SR is to:
a) software; b) OP; c) TU.
104. When people behave unreasonably and recklessly;
a) I take it calmly;
b) something in between is true;
c) I feel contempt for them.
105. When I listen to music and someone is talking loudly next to me:
a) it doesn’t bother me, I can concentrate;
b) something in between is true;
c) it spoils my fun and makes me angry.
106. I think it would be more correct to say about me that I:
a) polite and calm;
b) something in between is true;
c) energetic and assertive.
107. I believe that:
a) you need to live according to the principle “time for business - time for fun”;
b) something between a and c;
c) you need to live more cheerfully, without particularly worrying about tomorrow.
108. It is better to be cautious and expect little than to rejoice in advance, anticipating success in the depths of your soul:
109. If I think about possible difficulties in my work:
a) I try to make a plan in advance on how to deal with them;
b) something in between is true;
c) I think I can handle them when they appear.
110. I easily get used to any society:
a) yes; b) not sure; c) no.
111. When you need a little diplomacy and the ability to convince people of something, they usually turn to me:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
112. I would be more interested in:
a) advise young people, help them choose a job;
b) find it difficult to answer;
c) work as an engineer-economist.
113. If I am absolutely sure that a person is acting unfairly or selfishly, I tell him about it, even if this threatens me with some trouble:
a) yes; 6) something in between is true; c) no.
114. Sometimes I make some stupid remark as a joke just to surprise people and see what they have to say:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
115. I would love to work for a newspaper as a columnist for theatrical productions, concerts, etc.:
a) yes; b) not sure; c) no.
116. If I have to sit for a long time in a meeting without talking or moving, I never feel the need to draw anything or fidget in my chair:
a) agree; b) not sure; c) I don’t agree.
117. If someone tells me something that I know is not true, I would rather think:
a) “he is a liar”;
b) something in between is true;
c) “apparently he was misinformed.”
118. I have a feeling that some kind of punishment awaits me, even if I have not done anything wrong:
119. The opinion that diseases are caused by mental causes to the same extent as physical (bodily) ones is greatly exaggerated:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
120. Solemnity and beauty must be preserved in any important state ceremony:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
121. It’s unpleasant for me if people think that I am too uncontrollable and neglect the rules of decency:
a) very; b) a little; c) doesn't bother me at all.
122. When working on something, I would rather do this:
a) in a team;
b) I don’t know what I would choose;
c) independently.
123. There are times when it is difficult to resist feeling sorry for yourself:
a) often; b) sometimes; c) never.
124. People often make me angry too quickly:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
125. I can always get rid of old habits without much difficulty and never return to them:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
126. Given the same salary, I would prefer to be:
a) a lawyer;
b) find it difficult to choose;
c) a navigator or pilot.
127. “Better” is to “worst” as “slower” is to:
a) fast; b) the best; c) the fastest.
128. Which of the following combinations of characters should continue the series ХOOOOХХХХХХХ:
a) OXXX; b) OOXX; c) XOOO.
129. When the time comes to do something that I have planned and waited for in advance, I sometimes feel unable to do it:
130. I can usually concentrate and work without paying attention to the fact that people around me are very noisy:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
131. It happens that I tell strangers about things that seem important to me, regardless of whether they ask me about it or not:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
132. I spend a lot of free time talking with friends about the pleasant events that we once experienced together:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
133. I enjoy doing risky things just for fun:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
134. The sight of an uncleaned room really irritates me:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
135. I consider myself a very sociable (open) person:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
136. In communicating with people:
a) I don’t try to restrain my feelings;
b) something in between is true;
c) I hide my feelings.
137. I love music:
a) light, lively, coldish;
b) something in between is true;
c) emotionally rich and sentimental.
138. I am more admired by the beauty of the verse than by the beauty and perfection of the weapon:
a) yes; b) not sure; c) no.
139. If my successful remark went unnoticed:
a) I don’t repeat it; b) find it difficult to answer; c) I repeat my remark again.
140. I would like to work among juvenile offenders who have been released on bail:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
141. More important to me:
a) maintain good relationships with people;
b) something in between is true;
c) express your feelings freely.
142. On a tourist trip, I would prefer to follow a program compiled by experts rather than plan my route myself:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
143. They rightly think of me that I am a persistent and hardworking person, but I rarely achieve success:
a) yes; b) not sure; c) no.
144. If people abuse my goodwill towards them, I am not offended and quickly forget about it:
a) agree; b) not sure; c) I don’t agree.
145. If a heated argument broke out in the group:
a) I would be curious who will emerge victorious;
b) something in between is true;
c) I would really like everything to end peacefully.
146. I prefer to plan my affairs myself, without outside interference and other people’s advice:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
147. Sometimes a feeling of envy influences my actions, a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
148. I am firmly convinced that the boss may not always be right, but he always has the right to insist on his own:
a) yes; b) not sure; c) no.
149. I get nervous when I think about everything that awaits me:
a) yes; b) sometimes; c) no.
150. If I participate in some kind of game, and those around me loudly express their thoughts, this does not throw me off balance:
a) agree; b) not sure; c) I don’t agree.
151. It seems to me interesting to be:
a) an artist;
b) I don’t know what to choose;
c) director of a theater or film studio.
152. Which of the following words does not fit the other two: a) any; b) several; c) most of it.
153. “Flame” is to “heat” as “rose” is to: a) thorns; b) red petals; c) smell.
154. I have such exciting dreams that I wake up: a) often; b) occasionally; c) almost never.
155. Even if there is a lot against the success of any undertaking, I still think it’s worth taking the risk:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
156. I like situations in which I unwittingly find myself in the role of a leader, because I know better than anyone what the team should do:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
157. I would prefer to dress modestly, like everyone else, rather than flashy and original:
a) agree; b) not sure; c) I don’t agree.
158. An evening spent doing something I love attracts me more than a lively party:
a) agree; b) not sure; c) I don’t agree.
159. Sometimes I neglect the good advice of people, although I know that I should not do this:
a) occasionally; b) hardly ever; c) never.
160. When making decisions, I consider it obligatory for myself to take into account the basic forms of behavior - “what is good and what is bad”:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
161. I don't like it when people watch me work:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
162. It is not always possible to accomplish something using gradual, moderate methods; sometimes it is necessary to use force:
a) agree; b) something in between is true; c) I don’t agree.
163. At school I preferred (prefer):
a) Russian language;
b) difficult to say;
c) mathematics or arithmetic.
164. Sometimes I was upset because people spoke ill of me behind my back without any reason:
a) yes; b) find it difficult to answer; c) no.
165. Conversations with ordinary people, bound by conventions and their own habits:
a) are often very interesting and informative;
b) something in between is true;
c) they irritate me because the conversation revolves around trifles and lacks depth.
166. Some things make me so angry that I prefer not to talk about them at all:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
167. In education it is more important:
a) surround the child with love and care;
b) something in between is true;
c) develop the child’s desired skills and attitudes.
168. People consider me a calm, balanced person who remains calm under any circumstances:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
169. I think that our society, guided by expediency, must create new customs and throw aside old habits and traditions:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
170. I have had unpleasant experiences due to the fact that, while thinking, I became inattentive:
a) hardly ever;
b) something in between is true;
several times.
171. I learn the material better:
a) reading a well-written book;
b) something in between is true;
c) participating in a collective discussion.
172. I prefer to act in my own way instead of adhering to generally accepted rules:
a) agree; b) not sure; c) I don’t agree.
173. Before expressing my opinion, I prefer to wait until I am completely sure that I am right:
a) always; b) usually; c) only if it is practically possible.
174. Sometimes little things get on my nerves unbearably, although I understand that these are trifles:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
175. I don’t often say things on the spur of the moment that I later regret:
No. a) agree; b) something in between is true; c) I don’t agree.
176. If I were asked to organize a collection of money for a gift for someone or to participate in organizing an anniversary celebration:
a) I would agree;
b) I don’t know what I would do;
c) I would say that, unfortunately, I am very busy.
177. Which of the following words does not fit the other two:
a) wide; b) zigzag; c) straight.
178. “Soon” is to “never” as “close” is to:
a) nowhere; b) far; c) away.
179. If I have made some mistake in society, I quickly forget about it:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
180. People around me know that I have many different ideas and I can almost always offer some kind of solution to a problem:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
181. Perhaps more typical for me:
a) nervousness when encountering unexpected difficulties;
b) I don’t know what to choose;
c) tolerance for the desires (demands) of other people.
182. I am considered a very enthusiastic person:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
183. I like work that is varied, involves frequent changes and travel, even if it is a little dangerous:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
184. I am a very punctual person and always insist that everything is done as accurately as possible:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
185. I enjoy work that requires special conscientiousness and precise workmanship:
a) yes; b) something in between is true; c) no.
186. I am one of the energetic people who are always busy with something:
a) yes; b) not sure; c) no.
187. I answered all the questions conscientiously and did not miss a single one:
a) yes; b) not sure; c) no.
The key to R. Cattell’s method “16 FLO - A: B - 187”
1. A: 3a, 26b, 27b, 51b, 52a, 76b, 101a, 126a, 151b, 176a.
2. B: 28b,53b,54b,77c,78b,102c, 103b,127c, 128b,152a, 153c, 177a, 178a.
3. C: 4a, 5b, 29b, 30a, 55a, 79b, 80b, 104a, 105a, 129b, 130a, 154b, 179a.
4. E: 6c, 7a, 31c, 32c, 56a, 57c, 81c, 106c, 131a, 155a, 156a, 180a, 181a.
5. F: 8в, 33а, 58а, 82в, 107в, 108в, 132а, 133а, 157в, 158в, 182а, 183а.
6. G: 9в, 34в, 59в, 83а, 84в, 109а, 134а, 159в, 160а, 184а, 185а.
7. N; 10a, 35b, 36a, 60b, 61b, 85b, 86b, 110a, 111a, 135a, 136a, 161b, 186a.
8. I: 11c, 12a, 37a, 62c, 87c, 112a, 137c, 138a, 162c, 163a.
9. L: 13b, 38a, 63b, 64b, 88a, 89b, 113a, 114a, 139b, 164a.
10. M: 14v, 15v, 39a, 40a, 65a, 90v, 91a, 115a, 116a, 140a, 141v, 165v, 166v.
11. N: 16v, 17a, 41v, 42a, 66v, 67v, 92v, 117a, 142v, 167a.
12. O: 18a, 19c, 43a, 44c, 68c, 69a, 93c, 94a, 118a, 119a, 143a, 144c, 168c.
13. Q 1: 20a, 21a, 45b, 46a, 70a, 95b, 120b, 145a, 169a, 170b.
14. Q 2: 22v, 47a, 71a, 72a, 96v, 97v, 121v, 122v, 146a, 171a.
15. Q 3: 23c, 24c, 48a, 73a, 98a, 123c, 147c, 148a, 172c, 173a.
16. Q 4: 25b, 49a, 50a, 74a, 75b, 99a, 100b, 124a, 125b, 149a, 150b, 174a, 175b.
In the second factor, a match with the key is worth 1 point.
In the remaining factors, a match with “b” is equal to 1 point, and a match with the letters “a” and “c” in the key is equal to 2 points.
The technique is a version of an adapted personality questionnaire by R. Cattell, designed to measure sixteen personality factors, designated by the corresponding Latin letters, in connection with the names of these factors. For example, factor A is the “affectothymia-schizothymia” factor. Bipolarity (two-polarity) of the factor is relative; it does not have any positive or negative moral or pathological significance, and there is also no involuntarily assumed region of indefinite and zero values between the poles. To exclude such assumptions, we specifically present a version of the interpretation of the meaning of factors, containing a description of the continuous change of this meaning from one “pole” to another: this coincides with our ideas about the continuity of changes in the characterological properties of a person according to the parameter of its activity. At the same time, we note that with R.B. Cattell himself, the distinction between personal properties and character properties was only outlined theoretically and was not at all resolved practically, since there were no sufficient grounds for combining the meaning of the ideas of discontinuous and continuous and the corresponding approaches - “from types” and “from the devil”: it was necessary to have an integral model of personality, the formation of which is now the subject of many studies, including this work
From our point of view, R. Cattell’s questionnaires have an undeniable statistical and indicative value in the knowledge of personality and in the typology of its properties, including character. Therefore, the changes we made do not affect the meaning of the questions of methodology and diagnostic categories of R. B. Cattell; These changes relate to the peculiarities of the test subjects’ response procedures, their processing and standardization, which made it possible to correlate the primary scores of the 20-80 scale and the walls in their psychological sense, thereby making it possible to reveal the content of character types.
The text of R. Cattell's questionnaire: 187 questions (Form A) contains provisions relating to various personality traits, attitudes and interests, and is filled out in such a way that the subject must choose one of the possible answers: four or three. To evaluate raw results, they must be translated into a system that establishes a connection between the test subject's result and the results obtained from other people in a certain population. Standardization tables turn raw results into walls.
The wall score (the term comes from the "standard ten") is distributed over ten points spaced at various intervals from each other (assuming a normal distribution) from 1 to 10, with the population mean set at 5.5 wall. Walls 5 and 6 respectively cover half a standard deviation above and below the mean, thus representing the bulk of the population, while the highest boundaries of the walls correspond to 2.5 standard deviations above and below the mean.
Therefore, walls 5 and 6 will be considered average, 4 and 7 - slightly deviating (lower or higher, respectively), 2,3,6,9 - strongly deviating, and 1 and 10 - extreme cases. All this determines the position of a given person in relation to a certain population on which standardization is based. The content of two normalization tables allows for the transformation of any “raw” result for each of the 16 factors into walls. The numbers in each table represent "raw" results obtained on or off the 20-80 scale.
11–13A set of factors in their relationships is also analyzed
in such blocks, for example:
– intellectual characteristics: factors B, M, Q 1;
– emotional-volitional characteristics: factors C, G, I, O, Q 3, Q 4;
– communicative properties and features of interpersonal interaction: factors A, H, F, E, Q 2, N, L.
In addition to the original 16 factors, four second-order factors can be identified.
1. Adaptability (adaptability) as opposed to anxiety.
2. Introversion versus extroversion.
3. Sensitivity, emotionality as opposed to reactive balance.
4. Subordination as opposed to independence.
Second-order points are obtained from walls into which “raw” primary points are first converted. If the primary walls are combined, giving them the weight indicated in special tables, then they will directly form walls of the second order. It should be noted that in addition to multiplying the wall by the weight, a constant is added to the total (to bring it to the final figure of 5.5 - the average for all wall scales).
Table for obtaining secondary scores within the walls of 16 primary factors
Questions included in the career guidance test
1. I understood the instructions for this questionnaire well.
2. I am ready to answer questions as sincerely as possible.
3. I would prefer to have a dacha:
4. I can find enough strength within myself to cope with life's difficulties.
5. When I see wild animals, I feel a little uneasy, even if they are safely locked in cages.
6. I refrain from criticizing people and their views.
7. I make harsh, critical comments to people if I think they deserve it.
8. I prefer simple classical music to modern popular melodies.
9. If I saw the neighbor’s children quarreling in earnest:
10. At meetings and in companies:
11. In my opinion, it is more interesting to be:
12. On the street, I would rather stop to watch an artist work than watch a street fight.
13. I usually tolerate people's complacency, even when they brag or otherwise show that they have a high opinion of themselves:
14. If a person is deceiving, I can almost always notice it by the expression on his face.
15. I believe that the most boring daily work should always be completed, even if it seems that this is not necessary.
16. I would rather get to work:
17. I talk about my feelings:
18. Occasionally I experience a feeling of sudden fear or vague anxiety, I don’t know why.
19. When I am unfairly criticized for something that is not my fault:
20. At work, I have more difficulty with people who:
21. When making decisions, I am guided more by:
22. People would be happier if they spent more time in the company of their friends.
23. When making plans for the future, I often count on luck.
24. When talking, I am inclined to:
25. Even if I’m very angry about something, I calm down pretty quickly.
26. With equal working hours and the same salary, it would be more interesting for me to work:
27. I had:
28. The word “Shovel” is related to the word “dig” as the word “knife” is to the word:
29. Sometimes some obsessive thought prevents me from falling asleep.
30. In my life, as a rule, I achieve the goals that I set for myself.
31. The outdated law must be changed:
32. I feel uncomfortable when things require me to take quick actions that somehow affect other people.
33. Most of my friends consider me a cheerful conversationalist.
34. When I see unkempt, sloppy people:
35. I feel a little lost when I suddenly find myself in the center of attention.
36. I am always happy to join a large company, for example: meeting friends in the evening, going dancing, taking part in an interesting social event.
37. At school I preferred:
38. If I am appointed responsible for something, I insist that my orders be strictly followed, otherwise I refuse the assignment.
39. It is more important that parents:
40. When participating in teamwork, I would prefer:
41. From time to time I feel the need to do something that requires significant physical effort.
42. I would prefer to communicate with people who are polite and delicate than with people who are rude and straightforward.
43. When I am criticized in public, it extremely depresses me.
44. If my boss calls me to his office, I:
45. I believe that people should think very seriously before abandoning the experience of past centuries.
46. When reading something, I am always very aware of the author's hidden intention to convince me of something.
47. When I was in grades 9–11, I participated in the school’s sports life:
48. I keep my home in good order and almost always know what is where.
49. When I think about what happened during the day, I often feel anxious.
50. Sometimes I doubt whether the people I talk to are really interested in what I have to say.
51. If I had to choose, I would rather be:
52. For birthdays, for holidays:
53. The word “tired” is to the word “work” as the word “proud” is to the word:
54. Which of these words does not fit the other two:
55. My friends:
56. I have qualities in which I am definitely superior to other people.
57. When I'm upset, I try my best to hide my feelings from others.
58. I would like to go to the cinema, to various shows and other places where I can have fun.
59. I think that personal freedom in behavior is more important than good manners and adherence to etiquette.
60. In the presence of people more important than me (people older than me, or with more experience, or with higher position), I tend to behave modestly.
61. I find it difficult to tell anything to a large group of people or to speak in front of a large audience.
62. I can navigate well in unfamiliar areas: I can easily tell where is north, where is south, where is east or west:
63. If someone were angry with me:
64. When I see an article that I consider unfair, I am more likely to forget about it than to respond with indignation to the author.
65. Unimportant little things, for example, names of streets and shops, do not stay in my memory for long.
66. I might like the profession of a veterinarian who treats and operates on animals.
67. I eat with pleasure and am not always as careful about my manners as other people do.
68. There are times when I don’t want to date anyone.
69. Sometimes they tell me that my voice and appearance reveal my excitement too clearly.
70. When I was a teenager and my opinions differed from those of my parents, I usually:
71. I would like to work in a separate room, rather than with colleagues.
72. I would rather live quietly, the way I like, than to be admired for my successes.
73. In many respects, I consider myself a quite mature person.
74. Criticism, in the form in which many people carry it out, rather unsettles me than helps me.
75. I am always able to strictly control the manifestation of my feelings.
76. If I made a useful invention, I would prefer:
77. The word “surprise” relates to the word “unusual” as the word “fear” relates to the word:
78. Which of the following fractions does not fit the other two:
79. It seems to me that some people don’t notice or avoid me, although I don’t know why.
80. People treat me more kindly than I deserve by my kind attitude towards them.
81. The use of obscene expressions is always disgusting to me (even if there is no person of the opposite sex)
82. I certainly have fewer friends than most people.
83. I really don’t like being in places where there is no one to talk to.
84. People sometimes call me frivolous, although they consider me a pleasant person.
85. In various social situations I have experienced anxiety similar to that experienced by a person before going on stage.
86. When in a small group of people, I am content to stay away and mostly let others do the talking.
87. I prefer to read:
88. When they try to boss me around, I deliberately do the opposite.
89. If my superiors or family members reproach me for something, then, as a rule, it’s only for the cause.
90. I don’t like the way some people “stare” and unceremoniously look at a person in a store or on the street.
91. During a long trip I would prefer:
92. There is nothing bad or contrary to good taste in jokes about death.
93. If my friends treat me badly and do not hide their hostility:
94. I feel uncomfortable when people compliment me and praise me to my face.
95. I would rather have a job:
96. I find it easier to solve a difficult question or problem:
97. I willingly participate in public life, in the work of various commissions, etc.
98. When doing any work, I don’t rest until even the most insignificant details are taken into account.
99. Sometimes very minor obstacles irritate me very much.
100. I sleep soundly and never talk in my sleep.
101. If I worked in the economic sector, I would be more interested in:
102. The word “size” is to the word “length” as the word “dishonest” is to the word:
103. AB is to GW as SR is to:
104. When people behave unreasonably and recklessly:
105. When I listen to music and someone is talking loudly next to me:
106. I think it would be more correct to say about me that I:
107. I believe that:
108. It is better to be cautious and expect little than to rejoice in advance, anticipating success in the depths of your soul.
109. If I think about possible difficulties in my work:
110. I easily get used to any society:
111. When you need a little diplomacy and the ability to convince people of something, they usually turn to me.
112. I would be more interested in:
113. If I am absolutely sure that a person is acting unfairly or selfishly, I tell him about it, even if this threatens me with some trouble.
114. Sometimes I make some stupid remark as a joke just to surprise people and see what they have to say about it.
115. I would love to work for a newspaper as a columnist for theater productions, concerts, etc.
116. If I have to sit for a long time in a meeting without talking or moving, I never feel the need to draw anything or fidget in my chair.
117. If someone tells me something that I know is not true, I would rather think:
118. I have a feeling that some kind of punishment awaits me, even if I have not done anything wrong:
119. The opinion that diseases are caused by mental causes to the same extent as physical (bodily) ones is greatly exaggerated.
120. Solemnity and beauty must be preserved in any important state ceremony.
121. I am not pleased if people think that I am too intemperate and neglect the rules of decency.
122. When working on something, I would rather do this:
123. There are times when it is difficult to resist feeling sorry for yourself.
124. People often make me angry too quickly.
125. I can always get rid of old habits without much difficulty and never return to them.
126. Given the same salary, I would prefer to be:
127. The word “better” is to the word “worst” as the word “slower” is to the word:
128. Which of the following combinations of characters should continue this series: Х0000ХХ000ХХХ?
129. When the time comes to do something that I have planned and waited for in advance, I sometimes feel unable to do it.
130. I can usually work with concentration, not paying attention to the noise people make around me.
131. It happens that I tell strangers about things that seem important to me, regardless of whether they ask me about it or not.
132. I spend a lot of free time talking with friends about the pleasant events that we once experienced together.
133. I enjoy doing risky things just for fun.
134. The sight of an uncleaned room really irritates me.
135. I consider myself a very sociable (open) person.
136. In communicating with people:
137. I love music:
138. I am more admired by the beauty of the verse than by the beauty and perfection of the weapon.
139. If my successful remark went unnoticed:
140. I would like to work among juvenile offenders. Those released on bail.
141. More important to me:
142. On a tourist trip, I would prefer to follow a program compiled by experts rather than plan my route myself.
143. They rightly think of me that I am a persistent and hardworking person, but I rarely achieve success.
144. If people abuse my goodwill towards them, I am not offended and quickly forget about it.
145. If a heated argument broke out in the group:
146. I prefer to plan my affairs myself, without outside interference and other people's advice.
147. Sometimes feelings of envy influence my actions.
148. I am firmly convinced that the boss may not always be right, but he always has the right to insist on his own.
149. I get nervous when I think about everything that awaits me.
150. If I participate in some kind of game, and those around me loudly express their thoughts, this does not throw me off balance.
151. It seems to me that it is more interesting to be:
152. Which of the following words does not fit the other two:
153. The word “flame” is to the word “heat” as the word “rose” is to the word:
154. I have such exciting dreams that I wake up:
155. Even if there is a lot against the success of any undertaking, I still think it’s worth the risk.
156. I like situations in which I unwittingly find myself in the role of a leader, because I know better than anyone what the team should do.
157. I would prefer to dress modestly, like everyone else, rather than flashy and original.
158. An evening spent doing something I love attracts me more than a lively party.
159. Sometimes I neglect the good advice of people, although I know that I should not do this.
160. When making decisions, I consider it obligatory for myself to take into account the basic norms of behavior: “what is good and what is bad.”
161. I don't like it when people watch me work.
162. It is not always possible to accomplish something using gradual, moderate methods; sometimes it is necessary to use force.
163. At school I preferred (prefer)
164. Sometimes I was upset because people spoke ill of me behind my back without any reason.
165. Conversations with ordinary people, bound by conventions and their own habits:
166. Some things make me so angry that I prefer not to talk about them at all.
167. In education it is more important:
168. People consider me a calm, balanced person who remains calm under any circumstances.
169. I think that our society, guided by expediency, should create new customs and throw aside old habits and traditions.
170. I have had unpleasant experiences because, while lost in thought, I became inattentive.
171. I learn the material better:
172. I prefer to act in my own way instead of adhering to generally accepted rules.
173. Before expressing my opinion, I prefer to wait until I am completely sure that I am right.
174. Sometimes little things get on my nerves unbearably, although I understand that they are trifles.
175. I don’t often say things on the spur of the moment that I later regret.
176. If I were asked to organize a collection of money for a gift for someone or to participate in organizing an anniversary celebration:
177. Which of the following words does not fit the other two:
178. The word “soon” is related to the word “never”, as the word “close” is to the word:
179. If I have made some mistake in society, I forget about it quite quickly.
180. People around me know that I have many different ideas and I can almost always offer some kind of solution to a problem.
181. Perhaps more typical for me:
182. I am considered a very enthusiastic person.
183. I like work that is varied, involves frequent changes and travel, even if it is a little dangerous.
184. I am a very punctual person and always insist that everything is done as accurately as possible.
185. I enjoy work that requires special conscientiousness and fine skill.
186. I am one of the energetic people who are always busy with something.
187. I answered all the questions conscientiously and did not miss a single one.
Multifactor Personality Questionnaire 16PF is one of the most common questionnaire methods for assessing individual psychological characteristics of a person. It was developed under the direction of R. B. Cattell and is intended for writing a wide range of individual-personal relationships. A distinctive feature of this questionnaire is its focus on identifying relatively independent 16 factors (scales, primary traits) of personality. This quality was identified using factor analysis from the largest number of surface personality traits originally identified by Cattell. Each factor forms several surface features, united around one central feature.
The Cattell Questionnaire (Form A, B) was first published in 1949 by the Institute of Personality Aptitude Testing (JPAT). In 1956-57, a second edition was published, supplemented by new developments (form C, D). In 1961-62 (form E, F) - the third, which could be used as an independent guide to the questionnaire. In 1970, a manual was published, with which, as Cattell put it, “you can work to the fullest extent.” An adapted Russian-language version of the questionnaire was developed by V. I. Pokhilko, A. S. Soloveychik, A. G. Shmelev.
There are 6 main forms of the questionnaire: A and B (187 questions), C and D (105 questions), E and F (128 questions). A 14-factor adolescent, 12-factor children’s, and 13-factor abbreviated adult versions of the personality questionnaire were also developed. To interpret them, special, simplified and abbreviated counting algorithms are used. In Russia, forms A and C are most often used.
The questionnaire is universal, practical, and provides multifaceted information about a person’s individuality. It should be noted that the questionnaire diagnoses personality traits, but not the motivational-need sphere (motives, needs, interests and values), which requires the use of other methods. The questionnaire is most widely used in medical psychology, in diagnosing professionally important qualities, in sports and scientific research.
The Cattell questionnaire includes all types of tests - assessment, test decision, and attitude to any phenomenon.
Instructions
Here are questions that will help you find out the characteristics of your character, your personality. There are no “right” or “wrong” answers, since everyone is right in relation to their own views. Try to answer sincerely and accurately.
Stimulus material
Questionnaire text + form (forms A, B, C)
Keys to the technique (forms A, B, C, 13PF)
Wall Points Conversion Tables (Forms A, B, C, 13PF Interpretation)
Processing the results
The received data is processed using a key.
The coincidence of the subject’s answers with the “key” is assessed as two points for answers “a” and “c”, the coincidence of the answer “b” is scored as one point. The sum of points for each selected group of questions results in the value of the factor. The exception is factor “B” - here any match of the answer with the “key” gives 1 point.
The resulting value of each factor is converted into walls (standard units) using the tables provided.
The walls are distributed on a bipolar scale with extreme values of 1 and 10 points. Accordingly, the first half of the scale (from 1 to 5.5) is assigned the “-” sign, and the second half (from 5.5 to 10) the “+” sign. From the available indicators for all 16 factors, a so-called “personality profile” is constructed.
In addition to the original 16 factors, four second-order factors can be identified.
Formulas for calculating four secondary factors:
Secondary factors are calculated only for walls.
Anxiety (F1).
Introversion - extraversion (F2).
Sensitivity (F3).
Conformity (F4).
An example of constructing a “personality profile”:
Interpretation of results
Description of primary factors
The walls are distributed on a bipolar scale with extreme values of 1 and 10 points. Accordingly, the first half of the scale (from 1 to 5.5) is assigned the “–” sign, and the second half (from 5.5 to 10) the “+” sign. From the available indicators for all 16 factors, the so-called “personality profile” is built. When interpreting, attention is paid, first of all, to the “peaks” of the profile, that is, the lowest and highest values of factors in the profile, especially those indicators that in the “negative” pole are within the boundaries of 1 to 3 walls, and in the “positive” pole » – from 8 to 10 walls.
Description of secondary factors
When interpreting, attention is paid primarily to the “peaks” of the profile, i.e., the lowest and highest values of factors in the profile, especially those indicators that in the “negative” pole are within the boundaries of 1 to 3 walls, and in the “positive” pole » - from 8 to 10 walls.
Interpretation of combinations of primary factors
When interpreting the results obtained, it is advisable to use not only the severity of individual factors, but also their combinations that form symptom complexes of communicative, intellectual, emotional and regulatory personal properties. In this case, it is necessary to take into account not only the pole values of the factors, but also the average ones, which are quite often found in the practice of psychologists.
The group of communicative properties is formed by the following factors:
- A – sociability
- N – courage
- E – dominance
- L – suspicious
- N – diplomacy
- Q2 – independence.
The group of intellectual properties includes the following factors:
- B – intelligence
- M – dreaminess
- N – diplomacy
- Q1 – receptivity to new things.
The group of emotional properties combines the following factors:
- C – emotional stability
- F – carelessness
- H – courage in social contacts
- I – emotional sensitivity
- O – anxiety
- Q4 – tension
The group of regulatory personality traits includes the following factors:
- Q3 – self-discipline
- G – moral normativity
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Story
The first version of the Cattell test, which anyone can take online for free today, was published in 1949. It was published by the Institute for Personality Aptitude Testing (JPAT). A few years later (1956 - 1957) an updated second edition was released. The third updated work was published in 1961–1962, and the final version of Cattell’s technique was published in 1970. A little later, an adapted Russian-language version of the test was released under the leadership of V. I. Pokhilko, A. S. Soloveichik, A. G. Shmelev.
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Theoretical basis
As a basis for compiling his methodology, R. B. Cattell used the following information sources: 1. L-data (“Lift record data”) - information obtained by observing a person in everyday life. While it takes time to collect material, it is not without flaws. Firstly, the distortion of the expert’s personal vision is affected, since each person perceives the world in his own way. Secondly, the final result is imprinted by the “warmth” of the relationship between the expert and the subject.
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