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Who developed the original NEO?

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Costa and McCrae in 1985

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When was the NEO revised to NEO PI and why?

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1987

To NEO - PI

Included Agreeableness and Conscientiousness based on Jungian and Gough’s folk concepts

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When was the NEO PI revised to include the full domains and facet scales (NEO PI-R)

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1992

with 5 full domains and 6 facet scales for each domain

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Personality tests can tell you whether you are a good or bad person.

True or False

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False

They can only tell you how much of each trait you have.

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What is the NEO-FFI

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A brief version of the test

Just measures 5 domains and not the facet scales

Published in 1989

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How are the scores structured for the NEO-PI

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Raw scores and given a standard score (T score) with a mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10

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What is a major criticism of the standardisation of the NEO-PI

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It has involved samples which are mainly WEIRD (white, educated, rich)

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Who can the NEO PI-R be administered to?

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People aged btwn 17 - 89 years

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Who can the NEO PI-3 be administered to?

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People aged btwn 12 - 99 years

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How is the NEO PI-3 different from the NEO PI-R

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It has replaced 37 items with statements which are more easily understood

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What is the NEO based on?

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The 5 Factor model of personality

Openness to experience
Conscientiousness
Extraversion
Agreeableness
Neuroticism

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What do the items on the NEO PI-R capture?

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Typical behaviour patterns
Feelings and opinions
Attitudes - towards self, others and situations

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In terms of validity and reliability studies, what is the consensus for the NEO PI-R

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Studies have shown the test reliability and validity is generally favourable compared with other tests

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What was the internal consistency (coefficient alpha) and short-term test-retest reliabilities for the Big 5, NEO-PI-3 and NEO PI-R

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Excellent

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In terms of the facet scales, what has reliability been like?

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Mixed

Most have good internal consistency but some fall under .70

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Which facet scales has the worst reliability score?

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Openness to Action (.54)

However, it has been found to be generally comparable to psychometrically sound

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What is the test-retest reliability ratings for the facet scales

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Acceptable (.70 - .91)

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What is the overall reliability of the Big 5 personality domains and facet scales

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Adequate / good

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Five factors can be replicated reliably for a range of different populations with different genders, cultures, races and ages

True or false?

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True

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What have studies indicated the NEO PI-R is able to predict in terms of outcomes?

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Dysfunction in relationships and at work

Participation in pleasurable activities

General mental well being, vocational interests

Attachment styles and defence mechanisms

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Is the NEO PI-R valid when using with diverse groups

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There is significant support to reflect the emergence of the same 5 factors across different cultural groups

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What do women tend to score higher on when compared with men?

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Agreeableness

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Higher scores for extraversion are tend to be found in which populations?

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European populations generally have higher scores in extraversion
in comparison to African and Asian populations

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What aspect of personality is not accounted for in the 5 factor model for Chinese populations

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Interpersonal relatedness

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What is the 6th trait which forms part of the HEXACO model?
Honesty-humility
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What does HEXACO stand for?
Honesty-humility Emotionality eXtraversion Agreeableness Conscientiousness Openness to experience
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What are the key strengths of the NEO-PI
Doesn't focus on pathology, but exteme scores can indicate abormal behaviours Can be administered on both 'normal' and pathologically orientated populations (other measures are limited to pathologically orientated populations) Can be administered in a range of different settings Language in scoring and interpretations is relatively accessible to a wide range of users
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What are some of the key limitations of the NEO-PI
Cannot be used as a standalone measure in clinical settings Results can be easily faked due to a lack of solid validity scales - something to be aware of in forensic and recruitment contexts
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The personality characteristics, including a Big 5 and facet scores are based on a continuum. What does it mean if a person's score is further from the mean when compared with average scores for that age group?
It means that the traits with scores which are further from the mean are more likely to be distinctive in terms of personality traits for that person
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What does it mean if the scales all have a normal, bell-shaped distribution in terms of scores?
It means that only a few individuals will have extremely high or extremely low scores
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What can be attained by reviewing five factor scores
A general description about a personality
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What can be attained by reviewed the facet scales?
More detailed information about personality
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If facet scores don't align with the overall factors, what might this mean?
It might highlight a unique feature that that person
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What are the general rules when assessing validity of a person's profile (e.g. whether it's been answered honestly)?
The profile is not valid if more than 40 items are missing If total number of strongly agree/agree statements is less than 51 or more than 149 = proceed with caution Consider excluding responses which have the same answer in a row, e.g. 9 disagree in a row.
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What makes up the basis for interpreting the NEO PI-R
Individual scales, facet-domain comparisions and paired domain comparisons
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When is response distortion (faking answers) likely to be an issue?
In recruitment contexts it may be an issue
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What are the 3 self report validity questions included in the test?
Has the person been honest Have they responded to all items Have they marked responses in appropriate places
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What raw score on the Inconsistency Scale signals that random responding may be present in test results?
A score of 10 and over
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Negative Presentation Management and Positive Presentation Management highlight what?
When someone is trying to present themselves in a particular light.
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What scores can indicate Negative Presentation Management?
15 + in a general setting 11+ in recruitment settings
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What scores can indicate Positive Presentation Management?
25+ in general settings 34+ in recruitment settings
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Which settings should clinicians be wary of using validity scales when making decisions about invalid test results
Clinicians should be wary of using them in clinical settings
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How many items are on the NEO PI-R and the NEO-PI-3
240 items
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How can the tests be administered
Pen and paper
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What are the two different forms which can be administered
Form S (self) Form R (peer, expert, spouse)
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How many languages has the test been translated into?
More than 50 languages
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What are 'styles'?
Pairs of domain scores which are used for various purposes
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The Homebody Mainstream Consumer Creative Interacter Introspector are all which type of style?
Style of interests Composed of Extraversion and Openness Reflects what activities the person prefers to engage in
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Which domains are part of the Style of Interactions
Extraversion and Agreeableness It involves how others treat social interactions with others
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Upbeat Optimist Gloomy Pessimist Overly Emotional Low Keyed are from which type of style?
Style of Wellbeing Comprised of Extraversion and Neuroticism Relates to person's internal emotional world
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The Style of Defense is based on which two domains?
Openness and Neuroticism Related to how one reacts to personal difficulties
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Cold Blooded The Temperamental The Timid Easygoing are from which type of style?
Style of Anger Control Made up of Neuroticism and Agreeableness Includes the experience and expression of anger
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Relaxed Undercontrolled Overcontrolled Directed are from which type of style?
Style of Impulse Control Made up of Neuroticism and Conscientiousness Relates to ability to maintain self control
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Lethargic Funlover Go-Getter Plodder are from which type of style?
Style of Activity Made up of Extraversion and Conscientiousness Relates to how individuals approach life and tasks they take on
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Resolute Believer Free Thinker The Progressive Traditionalist are from which type of style?
Style of Attitude Made up of Openness and Agreeableness Relates to person's values and beliefs and how much they are influenced by others vs. themselves
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Reluctant Scholar Dreamer Good Student By the Booker are from which type of style?
Style of Learning Made up of Openness and Conscientiousness Relates to the type of student/scholar the individual is
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Undistinguished Well-Intentioned Effective Altruist Self-Promoter are from which type of style?
Style of Character Made up of Agreeableness and Conscientiousness Relates to desire and ability to behave in either self-focused or other-focused ways.
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Fantasy Feelings Actions Ideas Values are all facets of which domain?
Openness to Experience
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What is the Openness to Experience domain associated with?
Imagination, curiosity, enjoyment of abstract ideas and thinking. People high in O might be quirky and unusual, open to different experiences and enjoy novelty.
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Competence Order Dutifulness Achievement striving Self-discipline Deliberation are all facets of which domain?
Conscientiousness
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What is the Conscientiousness domain associated with?
High motivation and drive to achieve. High scorers tend to set and achieve goals through thorough planning and organisation. May be perfectionists, compulsive and judgemental towards others
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Warmth Gregariousness Assertiveness Activity Excitement seeking Positive emotions are all facets of which domain?
Extraversion
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What is the Extraversion domain associated with?
How sociable and outgoing an person is, and whether they prefer to be around others or are perhaps more introverted. High scorers tend to enjoy being amongst people, can be aggressive and socially dominant at the extreme end. Low E may prefer solitude
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Trust Straightforwardness Altruism Compliance Modesty Tendermindedness are all facets of which domain?
Agreeableness
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What is the Agreeableness domain associated with?
How much a person is kind and trusting of others and believes that this behaviour will be reciprocated. Low A scores reflect a tendency to mistrust others, be competitive and expect conflict in their relationships
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Anxiety Angry hostility Depression Self consciousness Impulsivity Vulnerability are all facets of which domain?
Neuroticism
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What is the Neuroticism domain associated with?
Tendency for emotional stability, turmoil and distress. Well studied trait that is thought to underpin a range of emotional issues.
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What is considered a high T score?
anything over 55 (T > 55)
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What is considered a low T score?
anything under 45 (T < 45)
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What is the Neuroticism domain associated with?
Tendency for emotional stability, turmoil and distress. Well-studied trait that is thought to underpin a range of emotional issues.

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