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Psychologist Raymond Cattell's 16 personality factors describe what he saw as components of a personality, as measured by his 16PF Questionnaire. These include emotional stability, perfectionism, reasoning, warmth, and other traits that, in their unique combinations, explain differences among human individuals.
Some of the earliest trait theories attempted to describe every trait that could possibly exist. For example, psychologist Gordon Allport identified more than 4,000 words in the English language that describe personality traits.
Although this broad approach identified traits well, it's unwieldy, ambiguous, and difficult to use. For example, many traits are very similar and, therefore, difficult to distinguish.
The 16 Personality Factors
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
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: Impatient versus relaxed
Vigilance: Suspicious versus trusting
Warmth: Outgoing versus reserved
The 16PF Questionnaire
Cattell's 16PF Personality Factors Questionnaire is still used frequently today, this personality test consists of 164 statements about yourself,
You need to indicate how accurately each statement describes you, on a five point likert scale.
It will take most people around 15 to 20 minutes to complete.
It's administered electronically or on paper, usually by a trained professional.
The score is expressed in a range and falls between the highest and lowest extremes.
The Items in the Cattell’s 16PF questionnaire look like this
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.
Here is how the 16PF report looks like.
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.
Link for the same is mentioned in the description.
Uses for Cattell's 16 Personality Factors Test (16PF)
The 16PF has a variety of uses, including:
Career development,
Human resources,
Personality assessment,
Research,
It also helps psychologists address their patients' needs and plan their therapy by assessing anxiety, adjustment, and behavioral problems.
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