FPI test for personality research. FPI test
Introductory remarks. The personality questionnaire was created primarily for applied research, taking into account the experience of building and using such well-known questionnaires as 16PF, MMPI, EPI and others. The scales of the questionnaire were formed on the basis of the results of factor analysis and reflect a combination of interrelated factors. The questionnaire is designed to diagnose mental states and personality traits that are of paramount importance for the process of social, professional adaptation and regulation of behavior.
Equipment. Questionnaire with instructions and a response form in an amount corresponding to the number of simultaneously examined persons.
The FPI questionnaire contains 12 scales; form B differs from the full form only in half the number of questions. The total number of questions in the questionnaire is 114. One (first) question is not included in any of the scales, since it has a verification character. The scales of the questionnaire I-IX are basic, or basic, and X-XII are derivatives, integrating. Derivative scales are composed of questions from the main scales and are sometimes denoted not by numbers, but by the letters E, N and M, respectively.
Scale I (neuroticism) characterizes the level of personality neuroticism. High marks correspond to a pronounced neurotic syndrome of the asthenic type with significant psychosomatic disorders.
Scale II (spontaneous aggressiveness) allows you to identify and evaluate psychopathization of the introtensive type. High scores indicate an increased level of psychopathization, which creates the prerequisites for impulsive behavior.
Scale III (depressiveness) makes it possible to diagnose the signs characteristic of a psychopathological depressive syndrome. High scores on the scale correspond to the presence of these signs in the emotional state, in behavior, in attitudes towards oneself and the social environment.
Scale IV (irritability) allows you to judge emotional stability. High scores indicate an unstable emotional state with a tendency to affective response.
Scale V (sociability) characterizes both potential opportunities and real manifestations of social activity. High scores allow us to speak about the presence of a pronounced need for communication and constant readiness to meet this need.
Scale VI (poise) reflects resistance to stress. High scores indicate good protection against the stress factors of ordinary life situations, based on self-confidence, optimism and activity.
Scale VII (reactive aggressiveness) aims to identify the presence of signs of psychopathization of the extra-intense type. High scores indicate high level psychopathization, characterized by an aggressive attitude towards the social environment and a pronounced desire for dominance.
Scale VIII (shyness) reflects a predisposition to stress response to common life situations flowing along the passive-defensive type. High scores on the scale reflect the presence of anxiety, stiffness, uncertainty, resulting in difficulties in social contacts.
Scale IX (openness) characterizes the attitude to the social environment and the level of self-criticism. High scores testify to the desire for trusting and frank interaction with people around, with a high level of self-criticism. Grades on this scalecan to some extent contribute to the analysis of the sincerity of the answers of the subject when working with this questionnaire, which corresponds to the lie scales of other questionnaires.
Scale X (extraversion - introversion). High scores on the scale correspond to a pronounced extroversion of the personality, low - to a pronounced introversion.
Scale XI (emotional lability). High scores point to unsustainability emotional state, manifested in frequent mood swings, increased excitability, irritability, insufficient self-regulation. Low scores can characterize not only the high stability of the emotional state as such, but also a good ability to control oneself.
Scale XII (masculinism - feminism). High scores indicate a leak mental activity predominantly masculine, low - feminine.
Operating procedure. The study can be conducted individually or with a group of subjects. In the latter case, it is necessary that each of them has not only a personal response form, but also a separate questionnaire with instructions. The test subjects should be placed so as not to interfere with each other in the process of work. The research psychologist briefly outlines the purpose of the study and the rules for working with the questionnaire. At the same time, it is important to achieve a positive, interested attitude of the subjects to the task. Their attention is drawn to the inadmissibility of mutual consultations on answers in the process of work and any discussions among themselves. After these explanations, the psychologist offers to carefully study the instructions, answers questions if they arise after studying it, and suggests moving on to independent work with a questionnaire.
Processing of results. The first procedure concerns obtaining primary or "raw" estimates. For its implementation, it is necessary to prepare matrix forms of the keys of each scale based on the common key of the questionnaire. To do this, in the forms of blank answer sheets, identical to those used by the subjects, “windows” are cut out in the cells corresponding to the question number and answer option. The templates obtained in this way are alternately, in accordance with the serial number of the scale, superimposed on the response sheet filled in by the test subject. The number of marks (crosses) that matched the “windows” of the template is counted. The resulting values are entered in a column primary estimates class protocol.
The second procedure is related to the conversion of primary grades into standard grades on a 9-point scale using a table. The obtained values of the standard scores are indicated in the corresponding column of the protocol by drawing a symbol (circle, cross, etc.) at the point corresponding to the value of the standard score on each scale. By connecting the marked points with straight lines, we get a graphic image of the personality profile.
The analysis of the results should begin with a review of all the response sheets filled in by the subjects, specifying what answer was given to the first question. If the answer is negative, which means the subject's unwillingness to answer frankly to the questions posed, the study should be considered failed. If the answer to the first question is positive, after processing the results of the study, the graphic image of the personality profile is carefully studied, all high and low marks are highlighted. Low grades are grades in the range of 1–3 points, medium grades are 4–6 grades, and high grades are 7–9 grades. Particular attention should be paid to the score on the IX scale, which is important for general characteristics reliability of answers.
Interpretation of the obtained results, psychological conclusion and recommendations should be given on the basis of understanding the essence of the issues in each scale, the deep connections of the studied factors with each other and with other psychological and psychophysiological characteristics and their role in human behavior and activity.
Multivariate personality questionnaire FPI
(modified form B)
Instruction to the subject. On the following pages there are a number of statements, each of which implies a question relating to you about whether this statement corresponds or does not correspond to some features of your behavior, individual actions, attitude towards people, outlook on life, etc. If you think that such a correspondence takes place, then answer “Yes”, otherwise answer “No”. Record your answer in the answer sheet you have by putting a cross in the box corresponding to the number of the statement in the questionnaire and the type of your answer. All questions must be answered.
The success of the study largely depends on how carefully the task is performed. In no case should you try to produce on someone with your answers best impression, since no answer is rated good or bad. You do not have to ponder over each question for a long time, but try to decide as quickly as possible which of the two answers, although very relative, still seems to you closer to the truth. You should not be embarrassed if some of the questions seem too personal, since the study does not provide for the analysis of each question and answer, but relies only on the number of answers of one kind and another. In addition, you should be aware that the results of individual psychological research, like medical ones, are not subject to wide discussion.
Questions
- I carefully read the instructions and am ready to frankly answer all the questions of the questionnaire.
- In the evenings, I prefer to have fun in a fun company (guests, disco, cafes, etc.).
- My desire to get to know someone is always hindered by the fact that it is difficult for me to find a suitable topic for conversation.
- I get headaches often.
- Sometimes I feel a knock in my temples and a throb in my neck.
- I quickly lose my temper, but just as quickly I pull myself together.
- Sometimes I laugh at an indecent joke.
- I avoid asking about anything and prefer to find out what I need in a different way.
- I prefer not to enter a room unless I am sure that my presence will go unnoticed.
- I can flare up so much that I am ready to break everything that comes to hand.
- I feel embarrassed if for some reason others begin to pay attention to me.
- I sometimes feel that the heart begins to work intermittently or begins to beat so that it seems ready to jump out of the chest.
- I do not think that it would be possible to forgive the offense.
- I don’t think that evil should be answered with evil, and I always follow this.
- If I was sitting, and then abruptly stood up, then my eyes go dark and my head is spinning.
- I think almost daily about how much better my life would be if I didn't have bad luck.
- In my actions, I never proceed from the fact that people can be completely trusted.
- I can resort to physical force if necessary to defend my interests.
- I can easily cheer up the most boring company.
- I get embarrassed easily.
- It doesn't offend me in the least if comments are made about my work or me personally.
- I often feel like my hands and feet go numb or cold.
- I am awkward in dealing with other people.
- Sometimes for no apparent reason I feel depressed, unhappy.
- Sometimes there is no desire to do anything.
- Sometimes I feel like I'm out of breath, as if I've been doing very hard work.
- I feel like I've done a lot of things wrong in my life.
- It seems to me that others often laugh at me.
- I love tasks like this when you can act without much thought.
- I believe that I have plenty of reasons to be not very happy with my fate.
- Often I have no appetite.
- As a child, I rejoiced when parents or teachers punished other children.
- I am usually decisive and act quickly.
- I don't always tell the truth.
- I watch with interest when someone tries to get out of an unpleasant story.
- I think that all means are good if you have to insist on your own.
- What has passed is of little concern to me.
- I can't imagine anything worth proving with my fists.
- I do not avoid meeting people who, it seems to me, are looking for a quarrel with me.
- Sometimes I feel like I'm good for nothing at all.
- It seems to me that I am constantly in some kind of tension and it is difficult for me to relax.
- Quite often I have pains "under a spoon" and various unpleasant sensations in a stomach.
- If my friend is offended, I try to take revenge on the offender.
- Sometimes I was late for the appointed time.
- In my life it was so that for some reason I allowed myself to torture an animal.
- At a meeting with an old acquaintance, for joy, I am ready to throw myself on his neck.
- When I'm afraid of something, my mouth dries up, my hands and feet tremble.
- Often I have such a mood that I would gladly not see or hear anything.
- When I go to bed, I usually fall asleep within a few minutes.
- It gives me pleasure, as they say, to poke others' noses into their mistakes.
- Sometimes I can brag.
- I actively participate in the organization of social events.
- It often happens that you have to look the other way in order to avoid an unwanted meeting.
- In my defense, I sometimes made up some things.
- I am almost always mobile and active.
- I often doubt whether my interlocutors are really interested in what I say.
- Sometimes I suddenly feel that I am covered with sweat.
- If I get very angry with someone, I can hit him.
- I don't care if someone treats me badly.
- Usually I find it difficult to object to my acquaintances.
- I worry and worry even at the thought of a possible failure.
- I don't love all my friends.
- I have thoughts that I should be ashamed of.
- I do not know why, but sometimes there is a desire to spoil what is admired.
- I prefer to make any person do what I need than to ask him to do it.
- I often move my arm or leg restlessly.
- I prefer to spend a free evening doing what I love, rather than having fun in a fun company.
- In the company I behave differently than at home.
- Sometimes, without thinking, I will say something about which it would be better to remain silent.
- I'm afraid to become the center of attention even in a familiar company.
- I have very few good friends.
- Sometimes there are such periods when bright light, bright colors, strong noise cause me painfully unpleasant sensations, although I see that it does not affect other people in this way.
- In a company, I often have a desire to offend or annoy someone.
- Sometimes I think that it would be better not to be born into the world, as soon as I imagine how many all sorts of troubles I might have to experience in life.
- If someone seriously offends me, he will get his full.
- I am not shy in expressions if I get pissed off.
- I like to ask a question or answer in such a way that the interlocutor is confused.
- Sometimes, he put off what needed to be done immediately.
- I don't like telling jokes or funny stories.
- Daily difficulties and worries often throw me off balance.
- I don’t know where to go when meeting a person who was in a company where I behaved awkwardly.
- Unfortunately, I am one of those people who react violently even to life's little things.
- I am timid when speaking in front of a large audience.
- My mood changes quite often.
- I get tired faster than most people around me.
- If I am strongly agitated or irritated by something, I feel it, as it were, with my whole body.
- I am bothered by unpleasant thoughts that intrusively climb into my head.
- Unfortunately, neither my family nor my circle of friends understand me.
- If today I sleep less than usual, tomorrow I will not feel rested.
- I try to behave in such a way that others are afraid to cause my displeasure.
- I am confident in my future.
- Sometimes I turned out to be the reason for the bad mood of someone around me.
- I don't mind making fun of others.
- I am one of those people who “do not climb into their pocket for a word”.
- I belong to the people who treat everything quite easily.
- As a teenager, I showed an interest in taboo subjects.
- Sometimes, for some reason, he hurt loved ones.
- I often have conflicts with others because of their stubbornness.
- I often feel remorse for my actions.
- I am often distracted.
- I don't remember being particularly saddened by the failures of a man I can't stand.
- I often get irritated with others too quickly.
- Sometimes, unexpectedly for myself, I begin to speak confidently about such things, in which, in fact, I understand little.
- Often I am in such a mood that I am ready to explode for any reason.
- I often feel lethargic and tired.
- I love talking to people and am always ready to talk to both acquaintances and strangers.
- Unfortunately, I am often too quick to judge other people.
- In the morning I usually get up at good mood and often start whistling or humming.
- I don't feel confident in my decision important issues even after much thought.
- It turns out that in a dispute, for some reason, I try to speak louder than my opponent,
- Disappointments do not cause me any strong and lasting feelings.
- Sometimes I suddenly start biting my lips or biting my nails.
- I feel happiest when I am alone.
- Sometimes there is such boredom that you want everyone to quarrel with each other. Please check if all questions have been answered.
response sheet
Full Name________________________________________________
Date____________________________________ Age_________________ _____
Yes | Not | Yes | Not | Yes | Not | Yes | Not | Yes | Not | Yes | Not | ||||||
1 | 20 | 39 | 58 | 77 | 96 | ||||||||||||
2 | 21 | 40 | 59 | 78 | 97 | ||||||||||||
3 | 22 | 41 | 60 | 79 | 98 | ||||||||||||
4 | 23 | 42 | 61 | 80 | 99 | ||||||||||||
5 | 24 | 43 | 62 | 81 | 100 | ||||||||||||
6 | 25 | 44 | 63 | 82 | 101 | ||||||||||||
7 | 26 | 45 | 64 | 83 | 102 | ||||||||||||
8 | 27 | 46 | 65 | 84 | 103 | ||||||||||||
9 | 28 | 47 | 66 | 85 | 104 | ||||||||||||
10 | 29 | 48 | 67 | 86 | 105 | ||||||||||||
11 | 30 | 49 | 68 | 87 | 106 | ||||||||||||
12 | 31 | 50 | 69 | 88 | 107 | ||||||||||||
13 | 32 | 51 | 70 | 89 | 108 | ||||||||||||
14 | 33 | 52 | 71 | 90 | 109 | ||||||||||||
15 | 34 | 53 | 72 | 91 | 110 | ||||||||||||
16 | 35 | 54 | 73 | 92 | 111 | ||||||||||||
17 | 36 | 55 | 74 | 93 | 112 | ||||||||||||
18 | 37 | 56 | 75 | 94 | 113 | ||||||||||||
19 | 38 | 57 | 76 | 95 | 114 |
Key
Scale number | Scale name and number of questions | Answers by question number | |
Yes | No | ||
I | Neurotic 17 | 4, 5, 12, 15,22,26,31, 41,42,57,66,72,85,86, 89,105 | 49 |
II | Spontaneous aggressiveness 13 | 32, 35, 45, 50,64,73,77, 93,97,98, 103, 112, 114 | 99 |
III | Depression 14 | 16,24,27,28, 30,40,48, 56,61,74,84,87,88, 100 | – |
IV | Irritability 11 | 6, 10,58,69,76,80,82, 102, 104,107, 110 | – |
V | Sociability 15 | 2, 19,46,52,55,94, 106 | 3, 8,23,53, 67,71,79.113 |
VI | Poise 10 | 14,21,29.37,38,59,91, 95, 108, 111 | – |
VII | Reactive aggressiveness 10 | 13, 17, 18,36,39,43,65, 75,90, 98 | |
VIII | Shyness 10 | 9, 11,20,47,60,70,81, 83,109 | 33 |
IX | Openness 13 | 7,25,34,44,51,54,62, 63,68.78,92,96, 101 | – |
X | Extraversion-introversion 12 | 2,29,46,51,55,76,93, 95, 106, 110 | 20,87 |
XI | Emotional lability 14 | 24, 25, 40, 48, 80, 83, 84, 85,87,88, 102, 112, 113 | 59 |
XII | Masculinism-feminism 15 | 18,29,33,50,52,58,59, 65,91, 104 | 16,20,31,47, 84 |
PROTOCOL OF THE LESSON
Full Name________________________________________ ________
Date____________________________________Age______________________
Personality Profile
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Converting primary grades to standard grades
Initial assessment | Standard score on scales | |||||||||||
I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X | XI | XII | |
0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
11 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 6 | – | – | – | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | – | 7 | – | – | – | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | – | 8 | – | – | – | 9 | – | 9 | 9 |
14 | 9 | – | 9 | – | 9 | – | – | – | – | – |
Allport and Odbert developed two of the most comprehensive vocabularies of English language available at that time, and wrote out 18,000 words describing the person from there. From this gigantic list, they identified 4,500 personality adjectives, which they regarded as observable and relatively constant personality traits.
In 1946, Raymond Cattell used the emerging computer technology to parse the Allport-Odbert list. He ordered this list into 181 word groups and asked subjects to rate people they knew with adjectives from the list. Using factor analysis, Cattell identified 12 and then included 4 more factors that he thought should stand out. The result of this was the hypothesis that people describe themselves and each other in terms of 16 different independent factors.
Using these 16 factors as a basis, Cattell continued his work in this area, creating a 16-factor personality questionnaire, which is still used by universities, enterprises, companies for research, selection of personnel, etc. Although subsequent studies have not repeated its results , and it was shown that Cattell used too many factors, the now common 16-factor personality questionnaire takes into account the results obtained and is considered a very good test. In 1963, W. T. Norman repeated Cattell's work and suggested that five factors would be sufficient. (See NEO PI-R). Later, L. Goldberg in the USA, as well as psychologists who worked with factor analysis of large lists personal characteristics in different countries(in Russia - A. G. Shmelev), showed that the so-called "Big Five" factors are the most stable and universal for different language cultures, while any systems of factors that include more than 5 factors, including 16 factors, reflect the cultural specifics of a particular country. A 16-factor test gives a more accurate prediction than a five-factor test if it is based on the results of a factor analysis performed in the country in which this test is provided.
Factors
Ranges- from 1 to 3; + 7 to 10
- Factor A+- Openness
Ready for new acquaintances, friendly, accommodating, attentive to people, natural in handling, easily reducing the distance.
- Factor a-- Closure
Closed, skeptical, inflexible in relations with people, prone to solitude, concentrated on one's own thoughts and feelings, distant (official).
- Factor B+- Developed thinking
Quick-witted, able to analyze situations, capable of meaningful conclusions, intellectual, cultural
- Factor B-- limited thinking
Difficulties in learning, in the ability to analyze and summarize materials, easily gives up when faced with difficulties, "chick"
- Factor C+- Emotional stability
Calm, mature, confident, sensually constant, not afraid of difficult situations, emotionally stable
- Factor C-- Emotional instability
Unsure, impatient, irritable, prone to worry and distress, delays decision difficult questions, worries.
- E+ factor- Independence
Penetrating, self-confident, firm, uncompromising, unyielding, undertakes to lead, lead, is a “law” for himself
- Factor E-- Compliance
Soft, compliant, dependent, affectionate, easily addicted, avoids the role of a leader, obeys, led
- F+ factor- Carelessness
Carefree, impulsive, talkative, cheerful, joyful, lively, ready to react, show feelings
- F-factor- preoccupation
Serious, self-absorbed, anxiously thoughtful, pessimist, restrained, reasonable, under self-control
- Factor G+- Consciousness
Self-possessed, resolute, obligatory, responsible, always ready for action, thorough, persistent in achieving the goal, socially normalized, pronounced power of the "super-ego"
- G factor- Unscrupulousness
Careless, frivolous, unreliable, fickle, gives up easily, when faced with difficulties creates obstacles and difficulties, with claims, does not bind himself by rules
- H+ factor- Courage
Adventurous, easy to get to know people, reactive, peppy, adventurous, risk taking
- Factor H-- Shyness
Indecisive, avoids responsibility and risk
- Factor I+- Sensuality
Sentimental, with developed aesthetic needs, sympathetic and seeking sympathy from others, affable, demanding the attention of others, hypochondriac, timid
- Factor I-- Hardness
Realist, hopes for himself, takes responsibility, severe, tough, independent, sometimes cynical, insensitive to his own physical condition, skeptic
- L+ factor- Suspicion
Jealous, withdrawn, brooding, hard, irritable, self-centered, self-centered, independent
- Factor L-- Credulity
Friendly, straightforward, open, understanding, indulgent, soft-hearted, calm, complacent, not envious, knows how to get along with people
- Factor M+- Dreaminess
Self-absorbed, interested in science, theory, the meaning of life, rich imagination, helpless in practical matters, mostly cheerful, hysterical anomalies are not excluded, conflict in the team, mismanagement
- Factor M-- Practicality
Interested in facts, conditioned by circumstances, lively reaction to practical matters, interests narrowed to immediate success, spontaneously doing nothing, realistic, reliable, serious, economic, but very constantly oriented to external reality, generally accepted norms, pays attention to small things, but sometimes lacks creative imagination
- Factor N+- Finesse
Refined, refined, under self-control, aesthetically discriminating, secular, understands himself, understands others, ambitious, somewhat insecure, dissatisfied
- Factor N-- "Simplicity"
Simple without "brilliance", open, hot, spontaneous in behavior, in society, simple taste, no introspection, does not analyze the motives of others' behavior, is satisfied with what he has
- Q+ factor- Tendency to feel guilty
Fearful, insecure, anxious, preoccupied, depressed, empathetic, easily confused, strong feeling debt, overly caring, full of fears, prone to mood, frequent bad forebodings
- Q factor- Calm self-confidence
Self-confident, calm, knows how to "have fun", stubborn, sees the point in expediency, slovenly, fearless, lives in simple deeds, insensitive to opinions about himself
- Factor Q1+- Radicalism
Intellectual interests and doubts about fundamental problems, skepticism, the desire to revise existing principles, a tendency to experiment and innovate
- Factor Q1-- Conservatism
The desire to support established concepts, norms, principles, traditions, doubt about new ideas, denial of the need for change
- Factor Q2+- Independence
Prefers own opinion, independent in views, strives for independent decisions and actions
- Factor Q2-- Dependence on the group
Conformal, dependent on other people's opinions, prefers making decisions together with other people, focused on social approval
- Factor Q3+- Self-control, strong will
Discipline, accuracy in fulfilling social requirements, good control over one's emotions, caring for one's reputation
- Factor Q3-- Lack of self-control, indifference
Internal conflict, low self-control, indiscipline, non-compliance with the rules, spontaneity in behavior, subordination to one's passions
- Factor Q4+- Internal tension
Excited, agitated, tense, irritable, impatient, an excess of impulses that cannot be discharged
- Factor Q4-- Inner relaxation
Phlegm, relaxation, lethargy, laziness, relaxation, lack of motivation, not fully justified satisfaction
- MD factor- Adequate self-esteem
Adequate self-esteem of the individual, its certain maturity
- MD+ factor- Inadequately high self-esteem
Overestimation of one's capabilities, self-confidence and self-satisfaction
- Factor MD-- Inadequately low self-esteem
Self-dissatisfaction, self-doubt, excessive self-criticism
Clinical scales of psychopathization
- Ma - Manic (Hypomania)
- Si - Social introversion
- Methodology of multivariate research of Cattell's personality
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FPI Questionnaire
Instruction
There are a number of statements, each of which implies a question relating to you about whether this statement corresponds or does not correspond to some features of your behavior, individual actions, attitude towards people, outlook on life, etc.
If you think that such a correspondence exists, then give the answer "yes", otherwise - the answer is "no". Record your answer in the answer sheet you have by putting a cross in the box corresponding to the number of the statement in the questionnaire and the type of your answer.
All questions must be answered.
The success of the study largely depends on how carefully the task is performed.
In no case should you try to make the best impression on someone with your answers, since no answer is rated as good or bad. You do not have to ponder over each question for a long time, but try to decide as quickly as possible which of the two answers, although very relative, still seems to you closer to the truth. You should not be embarrassed if some of the questions seem too personal, since the study does not provide for the analysis of each question and answer, but relies only on the number of answers of one kind and another.
In addition, you should be aware that the results of individual psychological research, like medical ones, are not subject to wide discussion.
Test
Question-statement | Answer | |
Yes | Not | |
1. I have carefully read the instructions and am ready to frankly answer all questions of the questionnaire | ||
2. In the evenings, I prefer to have fun in a fun company (guests, disco, cafes, etc.) | ||
3. My desire to get to know someone is always hampered by the fact that I find it difficult to find a suitable topic for conversation. | ||
4. I often have a headache | ||
5. Sometimes I feel a pounding in my temples and a throb in my neck. | ||
6. I quickly lose my temper, but I also quickly pull myself together | ||
7. Sometimes I laugh at an indecent joke. | ||
8. I avoid asking questions and prefer to find out what I need in a different way. | ||
9. I prefer not to enter a room unless I'm sure my presence will go unnoticed. | ||
10. I can flare up so much that I am ready to break everything that comes to hand | ||
11. I feel embarrassed if others for some reason begin to pay attention to me. | ||
12. I sometimes feel that my heart starts to work intermittently or starts beating so that it seems ready to jump out of my chest. | ||
13. I don’t think it would be possible to forgive an insult | ||
14. I don’t think that it is necessary to respond to evil with evil, and I always follow this | ||
15. If I was sitting, and then abruptly stood up, then my eyes get dark and my head is spinning | ||
16. I think almost daily about how much better my life would be if I didn’t have bad luck. | ||
17. In my actions, I never proceed from the fact that people can be completely trusted. | ||
18. I can resort to physical force if I need to defend my interests | ||
19. I can easily cheer up the most boring company | ||
20. I get embarrassed easily | ||
21. I am not offended at all if comments are made about my work or me personally. | ||
22. I often feel like my hands and feet go numb or cold. | ||
23. I am awkward in communication with other people. | ||
24. Sometimes for no apparent reason I feel depressed, unhappy | ||
25. Sometimes there is no desire to do anything. | ||
26. Sometimes I feel like I don't have enough air, as if I was doing very hard work. | ||
27. It seems to me that in my life I did a lot of things wrong. | ||
28. It seems to me that others often laugh at me. | ||
29. I love such tasks when you can act without much thought | ||
30. I believe that I have plenty of reasons to be not very happy with my fate. | ||
31. Often I have no appetite | ||
32. As a child, I rejoiced if parents or teachers punished other children. | ||
33. I am usually decisive and act quickly. | ||
34. I don't always tell the truth | ||
35. I watch with interest when someone tries to get out of an unpleasant story. | ||
36. I think that all means are good if you have to insist on your own | ||
37. What has passed does not bother me much | ||
38. I can’t imagine anything worth proving with my fists | ||
39. I do not avoid meeting people who, it seems to me, are looking for quarrels with me. | ||
40. Sometimes I feel like I'm good for nothing at all | ||
41. It seems to me that I am constantly in some kind of tension and it is difficult for me to relax | ||
42. Often I have pain in the pit of my stomach and various discomforts in my stomach. | ||
43. If my friend is offended, I try to take revenge on the offender | ||
44. I used to be late for the appointed time | ||
45. In my life it was so that for some reason I allowed myself to torture an animal | ||
46. When meeting with an old acquaintance, for joy, I am ready to throw myself on his neck | ||
47. When I am afraid of something, my mouth dries up, my hands and legs tremble. | ||
48. Often I have such a mood that I would gladly not see or hear anything | ||
49. When I go to bed, I usually fall asleep after a few minutes. | ||
50. It gives me pleasure, as they say, to poke others' noses into their mistakes. | ||
51. Sometimes I can brag | ||
52. Actively participate in organizing social events | ||
53. It often happens that you have to look the other way in order to avoid an unwanted meeting. | ||
54. In my defense, I sometimes invented something | ||
55. I am almost always mobile and active. | ||
56. I often doubt whether my interlocutors are really interested in what I say | ||
57. Sometimes I suddenly feel that I am covered with sweat | ||
58. If I get very angry with someone, I can hit him | ||
59. I don't care if someone treats me badly | ||
60. It is usually difficult for me to object to my acquaintances. | ||
61. I worry and worry even at the thought of a possible failure | ||
62. I don't love all my friends | ||
63. I have thoughts that I should be ashamed of | ||
64. I don’t know why, but sometimes there is a desire to spoil what they admire | ||
65. I prefer to make anyone do what I need than to ask him to do it. | ||
66. I often move my arm or leg restlessly. | ||
67. I prefer to spend a free evening doing what I love, rather than having fun in a fun company | ||
68. I behave differently in the company than at home. | ||
69. Sometimes, without thinking, I will say something about which it would be better to keep silent | ||
70. I'm afraid to become the center of attention even in a familiar company | ||
71. I have very few good friends | ||
72. Sometimes there are such periods when bright light, bright colors, strong noise cause me painfully unpleasant sensations, although I see that it does not affect other people this way | ||
73. In a company, I often have a desire to offend or anger someone | ||
74. Sometimes I think that it would be better not to be born into the world, as soon as I imagine how many all sorts of troubles you might have to experience in life | ||
75. If someone seriously offends me, he will get his full | ||
76. I am not shy in expressions if they piss me off | ||
77. I like to ask a question or answer in such a way that the interlocutor is confused | ||
78. Used to put off what needed to be done immediately | ||
79. I don't like telling jokes or funny stories. | ||
80. Daily difficulties and worries often throw me off balance. | ||
81. I don’t know where to go when meeting a person who was in a company where I behaved awkwardly | ||
82. Unfortunately, I am one of those people who react violently even to life's little things. | ||
83. I get shy when speaking in front of a large audience. | ||
84. My mood changes quite often | ||
85. I get tired faster than most people around me. | ||
86. If I am very excited or irritated by something, then I feel it with my whole body, as it were. | ||
87. I am bothered by unpleasant thoughts that intrusively climb into my head | ||
88. Unfortunately, neither my family nor my circle of friends understand me. | ||
89. If today I sleep less than usual, then tomorrow I will not feel rested. | ||
90. I try to behave in such a way that others are afraid to cause my displeasure | ||
91. I am confident in my future | ||
92. Sometimes I turned out to be the reason for the bad mood of someone around | ||
93. I'm not averse to making fun of others | ||
94. I am one of the people who “do not climb into their pocket for a word” | ||
95. I belong to the people who treat everything quite easily | ||
96. As a teenager, I showed interest in taboo topics. | ||
97. Sometimes for some reason hurt loved ones | ||
98. I often have conflicts with others because of their stubbornness. | ||
99. I often feel remorse in connection with my actions | ||
100. I am often distracted | ||
101. I don't remember being particularly saddened by the failures of a person I can't stand. | ||
102. I often get irritated with others too quickly. | ||
103. Sometimes, unexpectedly for myself, I begin to speak confidently about such things, in which, in fact, I understand little. | ||
104. Often I am in such a mood that I am ready to explode for any reason. | ||
105. I often feel lethargic and tired. | ||
106. I love talking to people and am always ready to talk to both acquaintances and strangers. | ||
107. Unfortunately, I am often too quick to judge other people. | ||
108. In the morning I usually get up in a good mood and often start whistling or humming | ||
109. Do not feel confident in solving important issues even after much thought | ||
110. It turns out that in a dispute, for some reason, I try to speak louder than my opponent | ||
111. Disappointments do not cause me strong and lasting feelings. | ||
112. It happens that I suddenly start biting my lips or biting my nails. | ||
113. I feel happiest when I am alone | ||
114. Sometimes such boredom overcomes that you want everyone to quarrel with each other. Please check if all questions have been answered. |
Thank you for your responses!
The key to the FPI test (personality research method)
Description
The personality questionnaire was created mainly for applied research, taking into account the experience of building and using such well-known questionnaires as 16PF, MMPI, EPI, etc.
The scales of the questionnaire were formed on the basis of the results of factor analysis and reflect a combination of interrelated factors. The questionnaire is designed to diagnose the states and personality traits that are of paramount importance for the process of social adaptation and regulation of behavior.
The FPI questionnaire contains 12 scales. The total number of questions in the questionnaire is 114.
One (first) question is not included in any of the scales, since it has a verification character. The scales of the questionnaire I-IX are the main, or basic, and X-XII are derivatives, integrating. Derivative scales are composed of questions from the main scales and are sometimes denoted not by numbers, but by the letters E, N and M, respectively.
The study can be conducted individually or with a group of subjects. In the latter case, it is necessary that each of them has not only a personal response form, but also a separate questionnaire with instructions. The test subjects should be placed so as not to interfere with each other in the process of work.
Description of scales
Scale I (neuroticism) characterizes the level of personality neuroticism. High scores correspond to a pronounced neurotic syndrome of the asthenic type with significant psychosomatic disorders.
Scale II (spontaneous aggressiveness) allows you to identify and evaluate psychopathization of the introtensive type. High scores indicate an increased level of psychopathization, which creates the prerequisites for impulsive behavior.
Scale III (depressiveness) makes it possible to diagnose the signs characteristic of a psychopathological depressive syndrome. High scores on the scale correspond to the presence of these signs in the emotional state, in behavior, in attitudes towards oneself and the social environment.
Scale IV (irritability) allows you to judge emotional stability. High scores indicate an unstable emotional state with a tendency to affective response.
Scale V (sociability) characterizes both potential opportunities and real manifestations of social activity. High scores allow us to speak about the presence of a pronounced need for communication and constant readiness to meet this need.
Scale VI (poise) reflects resistance to stress. High scores indicate good protection against the stress factors of ordinary life situations, based on self-confidence, optimism and activity.
Scale VII (reactive aggressiveness) aims to identify the presence of signs of psychopathization of the extra-intense type. High scores indicate a high level of psychopathization, characterized by an aggressive attitude towards the social environment and a pronounced desire for dominance.
Scale VIII (shyness) reflects a predisposition to a stressful response to ordinary life situations, proceeding according to a passive-defensive type. High scores on the scale reflect the presence of anxiety, stiffness, uncertainty, resulting in difficulties in social contacts.
Scale IX (openness) characterizes the attitude to the social environment and the level of self-criticism. High scores testify to the desire for trusting and frank interaction with people around, with a high level of self-criticism.
Estimates on this scale can, to one degree or another, contribute to the analysis of the sincerity of the answers of the subject when working with this questionnaire, which corresponds to the lie scales of other questionnaires.
Scale X (extroversion-introversion). High scores on the scale correspond to a pronounced extroversion of the personality, low - to a pronounced introversion.
Scale XI (emotional lability). High scores indicate the instability of the emotional state, manifested in frequent mood swings, increased excitability, irritability, and insufficient self-regulation. Low scores can characterize not only the high stability of the emotional state as such, but also a good ability to control oneself.
Scale XII (masculinism-feminism). High scores indicate the course of mental activity predominantly according to the male type, low - according to the female type.
Results processing
The first procedure concerns obtaining primary, or "raw", estimates. For its implementation, it is necessary to prepare matrix forms of the keys of each scale based on the common key of the questionnaire. To do this, in the forms of blank answer sheets, identical to those used by the subjects, “windows” are cut out in the cells corresponding to the question number and answer option. The templates obtained in this way are alternately, in accordance with the serial number of the scale, superimposed on the response sheet filled in by the test subject. The number of marks (crosses) that matched the "windows" of the template is counted. The obtained values are entered in the primary grades column of the session protocol.
The second procedure is related to the conversion of primary grades into standard grades on a nine-point scale using a table. The obtained values of the standard scores are indicated in the corresponding column of the protocol by drawing a symbol (circle, cross, etc.) at the point corresponding to the value of the standard score on each scale. By connecting the marked points with straight lines, we get a graphic image of the personality profile.
The analysis of the results should begin with a review of all the response sheets filled in by the subjects, specifying what answer was given to the first question.
If the answer is negative, which means the subject's unwillingness to answer frankly to the questions posed, the study should be considered failed.
If the answer to the first question is positive, after processing the results of the study, the graphic image of the personality profile is carefully studied, all high and low marks are highlighted. Low grades are grades in the range of 1–3 points, medium grades are 4–6 grades, and high grades are 7–9 grades.
Particular attention should be paid to the score on the IX scale, which is important for the overall characteristics of the reliability of responses.
Key to the test
Scale number | Scale name and number of questions | Answers by question number | |
Yes | No | ||
I | Neurotic 17 | 4, 5, 12, 15, 22, 26, 31, 41, 42, 57, 66, 72, 85, 86, 89, 105 | 49 |
II | Spontaneous aggressiveness 13 | 32, 35, 45, 50, 64, 73, 77, 93, 97, 98, 103, 112, 114 | 99 |
III | Depression 14 | 16, 24, 27, 28, 30, 40, 48, 56, 61, 74, 84, 87, 88, 100 | – |
IV | Irritability 11 | 6, 10, 58, 69, 76, 80, 82, 102, 104, 107, 110 | – |
V | Sociability 15 | 2, 19, 46, 52, 55, 94, 106 | 3, 8, 23, 53, 67, 71, 79, 113 |
VI | Poise 10 | 14, 21, 29, 37, 38, 59, 91, 95, 108, 111 | – |
VII | Reactive aggressiveness 10 | 13, 17, 18, 36, 39, 43, 65, 75, 90, 98 | |
VIII | Shyness 10 | 9, 11, 20, 47, 60, 70, 81, 83, 109 | 33 |
IX | Openness 13 | 7, 25, 34, 44, 51, 54, 62, 63, 68, 78, 92, 96, 101 | – |
X | Extraversion-introversion 12 | 2, 29, 46, 51, 55, 76, 93, 95, 106, 110 | 20,87 |
XI | Emotional lability 14 | 24, 25, 40, 48, 80, 83, 84, 85, 87, 88, 102, 112, 113 | 59 |
XII | Masculinism-feminism 15 | 18, 29, 33, 50, 52, 58, 59, 65, 91, 104 | 16, 20, 31, 47, 84 |
Converting primary grades to standard grades
Initial assessment | Standard score on scales | |||||||||||
I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X | XI | XII | |
0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
11 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 6 | – | – | – | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | – | 7 | – | – | – | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | – | 8 | – | – | – | 9 | – | 9 | 9 |
14 | 9 | – | 9 | – | 9 | – | – | – | – | – | 9 | 9 |
15 | 9 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 9 |
16 | 9 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
17 | 9 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Result interpretation
Low grades are grades in the range of 1–3 points, medium grades are 4–6 grades, and high grades are 7–9 grades. Particular attention should be paid to the score on the IX scale, which is important for the overall characteristics of the reliability of responses.
Interpretation of the obtained results, psychological conclusion and recommendations should be given on the basis of understanding the essence of the issues in each scale, the deep connections of the studied factors with each other and with other psychological and psychophysiological characteristics and their role in human behavior and activity.
Scale I - neuroticism
Scale I (neuroticism) characterizes the level of personality neuroticism.
High scores correspond to a pronounced neurotic syndrome of the asthenic type with significant psychosomatic disorders. Most common features persons with high scores on the "neuroticism" scale are high anxiety, excitability, combined with rapid exhaustion. These features make them related to persons with a weak type nervous system.
In the case of high values of the "neuroticism" factor, as in the case of a weak type of nervous system, the leading feature is a decrease in excitability thresholds, increased sensitivity. As a result, insignificant and indifferent stimuli easily cause inadequate violent outbursts of irritation and excitement.
Usually, those functions that are marked by increased excitability are characterized by increased exhaustion and fatigue. Therefore, the increased excitability of individuals with high values of the “neuroticism” factor, as well as those with a weak type of nervous system, is combined with increased exhaustion, which manifests itself in the rapid extinction of outbursts of excitation, tearfulness in anger, and transient weakness of mind.
Persons with low scores on the “neurotic” factor are characterized by calmness, ease, emotional maturity, objectivity in assessing themselves and other people, constancy in plans and attachments. They are active, active, enterprising, ambitious, prone to rivalry and competition. They are distinguished by seriousness and realism, a good understanding of reality, and high demands on themselves. They do not hide from themselves their own shortcomings and mistakes, do not get upset over trifles, feel well-adjusted, willingly obey group norms.
Apparently, the general picture of behavior is characterized by a feeling of strength, vivacity, health, freedom from anxiety, neurotic stiffness, from overestimating oneself and one's personal problems, and from excessive anxiety about their possible rejection by other people.
Scale II - spontaneous aggressiveness
Scale II (spontaneous aggressiveness) allows you to identify and evaluate psychopathization of the introtensive type.
High scores indicate an increased level of psychopathization, which creates prerequisites for impulsive behavior, a lack of social conformity, and poor self-control. Apparently, this is due to insufficient socialization of drives, inability or unwillingness to restrain or delay the satisfaction of one's desires. These individuals have a strong attraction to acute affective experiences, in the absence of which the feeling of boredom prevails. The need for stimulation and exciting situations makes any delay unbearable. They strive to satisfy their desires immediately in direct behavior, without seriously thinking about the consequences of their actions, they act impulsively and thoughtlessly. Therefore, they do not benefit from their negative experience, they repeatedly have difficulties of the same nature.
With superficial contacts, they are able to make a favorable impression on others due to freedom from restrictions, looseness and self-confidence. They are talkative, willingly participate in collective events, respond vividly to any ongoing events (messages, spectacles, incidents, etc.), find novelty, interest even in everyday small matters. However, the lack of restraint and prudence can lead to various excesses (drunkenness, idleness, neglect of one's duties), which cannot but repel others. Low scores on the “spontaneous aggressiveness” scale indicate increased identification with social demands, conformity, compliance, restraint, caution in behavior, possibly a narrowing of the circle of interests and weakening of drives. To such persons, everything seems boring and uninteresting, they are indifferent and tired of everything. They do not see anything attractive in events that captivate others, they also do not have their own hobbies. They do not like change, they treat the new with caution, with prejudice, they value commitment more than giftedness.
Scale III - depression
Scale III (depressiveness) makes it possible to diagnose the signs characteristic of a psychopathological depressive syndrome.
High scores on the scale correspond to the presence of these signs in the emotional state, in behavior, in attitudes towards oneself and the social environment. High scores on the “depressiveness” scale are characteristic of individuals with a reduced background of mood. Constantly gloomy, gloomy, fenced off, immersed in their own experiences, they cause hostility, irritation among others. They may be considered arrogant, inaccessible, avoiding communication due to excessive conceit. However, behind the external facade of alienation and gloom lies sensitivity, spiritual responsiveness, constant readiness for self-sacrifice. In a close circle of close friends, they lose their stiffness and isolation, come to life, become cheerful, talkative, even jokers and humorists. In their affairs, they are characterized by diligence, conscientiousness, commitment, combined with conformity and indecision, inability to make a decision without hesitation and uncertainty. Any activity for them is difficult, unpleasant, proceeds with a feeling of excessive mental stress, quickly tires, causes a feeling of complete impotence and exhaustion.
They are especially sensitive to intellectual load. It is difficult to achieve prolonged intellectual tension from them. Tired quickly, they lose the arbitrariness of the control of mental processes, complain of a general feeling of heaviness, "laziness", emptiness in the head, turning into lethargy.
Here, apparently, the general psychomotor retardation that accompanies a decrease in mood affects, which also manifests itself in the slowness of speech and thinking. They are often reproached for slowness, inefficiency, lack of perseverance and determination. Most often, they are not capable of long-term volitional effort, they are easily lost, falling into despair. They see only mistakes and mistakes in what has been done, and insurmountable difficulties in the future. They are especially painfully experiencing real troubles, they cannot get them out of their heads, and again and again they blame themselves "for all mortal sins." events of the past and real life, regardless of their actual content, cause remorse, an oppressive foreboding of troubles and misfortunes.
Low scores on the depression scale reflect natural cheerfulness, energy and enterprise. The subjects of this group are distinguished by wealth, flexibility and versatility of the psyche, ease in interpersonal relationships, self-confidence, success in various kinds activities that require activity, enthusiasm and determination. However, lack of restraint and lack of control over one's impulses can lead to superficiality, broken promises, inconsistency, carelessness, which leads to loss of confidence and resentment from comrades.
Scale IV - irritability
Scale IV (irritability) allows you to judge emotional stability.
Poor self-regulation of mental states, often they are not capable of work that requires a certain amount of tension, a higher level of control over actions, strong-willed efforts, concentration, composure. Situations with a high degree of uncertainty endure poorly, regarding them as difficult to overcome. Easily lost, falling into despair. Acutely experiencing their failure, they can, along with self-accusatory reactions, demonstrate hostility towards others. Conflict behavior, as a rule, is the most frequently chosen form of protection against traumatic experiences. Demonstrative features can be combined with the desire to leave the circle of wide social contacts.
High scores indicate an unstable emotional state with a tendency to affective response. Persons with high scores on the "irritability" factor are prone to inconstancy, shy away from their duties, ignore generally accepted rules, do not make efforts to comply with social requirements and cultural norms, disdainfully treat moral values, for their own benefit, are capable of dishonesty and lies.
High scores on the “irritability” factor are more typical for people with a stable range of neurotic reactions, but can also be manifested in antisocial psychopaths and delinquents. Persons with low values of the “irritability” factor are characterized by such traits as a sense of responsibility, conscientiousness, firmness of moral principles. In their behavior, they are guided by a sense of duty, strictly observe ethical standards, and always strive to fulfill social requirements. These people are deeply decent, not because they monitor their behavior, but because of internal standards and demands on themselves. They respect moral standards, are accurate and accurate in business, love order in everything, respect laws, do not go for dishonest acts, even if this does not threaten with any consequences. High conscientiousness is usually combined with high control and the desire to assert universal human values. This factor is positively correlated with the success of training and the level of achievement in social sphere. It is typical for persons whose profession requires accuracy, commitment and conscientiousness: administrators, lawyers, notaries, proofreaders, etc.
Scale V - sociability
Scale V (sociability) characterizes both potential opportunities and real manifestations of social activity.
High scores allow us to speak about the presence of a pronounced need for communication and constant readiness to meet this need. High values of the “sociability” factor are characterized by richness and brightness of emotional manifestations, naturalness and ease of behavior, readiness for cooperation, sensitive, attentive attitude towards people, kindness and kindness. Such persons are sociable, have many close friends, and in friendship they are caring, responsive, warm in relationships, always show a lively participation in the fate of their comrades, they are aware of their experiences, joys and worries. They themselves experience and rejoice with them, actively help others, take an ardent part in their personal lives. They have a wide circle of friends, acquaintances, easily converge with people. They are drawn to them, in their company everyone feels comfortable and calm. They themselves feel better in public, they get bored alone, they look for society, they willingly take part in all group activities, they like to work and relax in a team.
For low values of the “sociability” factor, such features as flatness, lethargy of affect, absence of lively, trembling emotions, coldness, and formality of interpersonal relationships are typical. Persons with low scores on the “sociability” factor avoid closeness, are not interested in the life of their comrades, support only external forms of comradely relations, their acquaintances are superficial and formal. The company of people does not attract them, they love loneliness, they are burdened by contacts, communication, they prefer to “communicate” with books and things. On their own initiative, they do not communicate with anyone except their closest relatives.
Scale VI - poise
Scale VI (poise) reflects resistance to stress.
High scores indicate good protection against the stress factors of ordinary life situations, based on self-confidence, optimism and activity. High scores on the "balance" factor indicate the absence of internal tension, freedom from conflicts, satisfaction with oneself and one's successes, readiness to follow the norms and requirements.
Low scores on the “balance” factor indicate a state of disadaptation, anxiety, loss of control over drives, and a pronounced disorganization of behavior.
Frank stories about themselves are dominated by complaints of insomnia, chronic fatigue and exhaustion, their own inferiority and ineptitude, helplessness, loss of strength, inability to concentrate, understand their own experiences, a feeling of unbearable loneliness, and much more. Such people are characterized by others as tense, nervous, conflict, stubborn, fenced off, selfish and disordered in behavior. Lack of conformity and discipline is the most common external characteristic of their behavior. A more detailed individual characteristic of individuals with a high level of disordered behavior can be obtained from the ratings on the lower-level scales that form this factor.
Scale VII - reactive aggressiveness
Scale VII (reactive aggressiveness) aims to identify the presence of signs of psychopathization of the extra-intense type.
High scores indicate a high level of psychopathization, characterized by an aggressive attitude towards the social environment and a pronounced desire for dominance. High grades are evidence of moral inferiority, the absence of higher social feelings.
A sense of pride, duty, love, shame, etc. for such people are empty words. They are indifferent to praise and punishments, neglect their duties, do not take into account the rules of the hostel and moral and ethical standards.
With a decrease in spiritual interests, vital inclinations are strengthened. These subjects are distinguished by a great love for sensual pleasures and pleasures. craving for pleasure and thrill stronger than any delays and restrictions. They strive for immediate, urgent satisfaction of their desires, regardless of the circumstances and desires of others. Criticism and remarks addressed to them are perceived as an infringement on personal freedom. They experience hostile feelings towards those persons who, at least to some extent, try to control their behavior, force them to stay within socially acceptable limits.
In spite of violent affects when desires arise and activity in obtaining satisfaction, their desires are unstable. Satiation quickly sets in with a feeling of boredom and irritation. Previously ready for anything to satisfy their passion, they suddenly become not just cold or indifferent, but vicious and cruel. It gives them special pleasure to show their power, to make loved ones suffer, whose disposition they so strenuously sought until recently.
Extreme selfishness and selfishness determine all their actions and behavior. To satisfy their own desires and ambitions, they are ready to spend a lot of effort and energy, but do not consider it necessary to fulfill their obligations to other people.
Low scores on the “spontaneous aggressiveness” scale indicate increased identification with social norms, conformity, compliance, modesty, dependence, and possibly a narrow circle of interests. Persons with low marks on this scale are inactive, constrained, timid, soft, content with what is already available and available. In their activities, they lack assertiveness and perseverance, especially in achieving purely personal goals. They are submissive, compliant, too easily agree with power and authority, always ready to listen and accept advice from an older or more experienced person, their own activity is insufficient.
Scale VIII - shyness
Scale VIII (shyness) reflects a predisposition to a stressful response to ordinary life situations, proceeding according to a passive-defensive type.
High scores on the scale reflect the presence of anxiety, stiffness, uncertainty, resulting in difficulties in social contacts. High scores on the factor indicate indecision and self-doubt. Such persons are afraid of everything, avoid risky situations, unexpected events they are greeted with anxiety, from any changes they expect only trouble.
If it is necessary to make a decision, they either hesitate excessively or delay for a long time and do not proceed to its implementation. The phase of the struggle between motives and hesitation is dragged out until it is impossible to move on to a solution.
In communication, they are shy, constrained, shy, try not to stand out, be in the shadows and not interfere in anything. Large companies are avoided, a narrow circle of old, trusted friends is preferred to wide communication.
Persons with low scores on the “shyness” factor are courageous, resolute, risk-averse, and do not get lost when faced with unfamiliar things and circumstances. Decisions are made quickly and immediately begin to implement them, they do not know how to wait patiently, they cannot stand delays and hesitation, duality and ambivalence. In the team they keep freely, independently, even somewhat impudently, allow themselves liberties, like to interfere in everything, to be always in sight.
Low scores for this factor are found in people whose profession is associated with risk (acrobats, pilots, race car drivers, firefighters, stuntmen, etc.).
Scale IX - openness
Scale IX (openness) allows one to characterize the attitude to the social environment and the level of self-criticism, to assess the reliability of the results and, to a certain extent, correct the conclusion.
It is generally accepted that if the subject scores from 8 to 10 points on this scale (primary indicators), then this result indicates his adequate response to the test procedure, readiness to respond with minimal subjective distortion.
High scores testify to the desire for trusting and frank interaction with people around, with a high level of self-criticism. Estimates on this scale can, to one degree or another, contribute to the analysis of the sincerity of the answers of the subject when working with this questionnaire, which corresponds to the lie scales of other questionnaires.
Scale X - extraversion-introversion
High scores on the scale correspond to a pronounced extroversion of the personality, low - to a pronounced introversion.
High scores on the "extraversion-introversion" scale are typical for people who are extroverted, active, ambitious, striving for social recognition, leadership, not shy when they are paid attention, not experiencing difficulties in communication, in establishing contacts, willingly taking on leading roles. in relationships with others. These individuals have great social dexterity, lively speech, high activity, skillfully evaluate relationships in the team and know how to use other people to achieve their own goals. They give great importance social success, by all means achieve public recognition of their personal merits, which can cause discontent on the part of those people with whom they have to deal.
Low scores on the introversion scale indicate difficulties in contacts, isolation, lack of sociability, striving for activities that are not associated with wide communication. Introverted subjects in situations of forced communication are easily disorganized, do not know how to choose an adequate line of behavior, are sometimes constrained, sometimes unnecessarily cheeky, nervous, easily lose their mental balance. Perhaps for this reason, they try to maintain a distance in relationships. However, they are not affected in their aloofness, they simply try to stay in the background, not interfering in anything and not imposing their point of view. Pretense and intrigue are not characteristic of them, they respect the rights of others, value individuality and originality in people, and believe that everyone has the right to their own point of view.
They pay great attention to work, see the meaning of life in it, value professionalism and skill, consider a job well done as a personal reward.
Scale XI - emotional lability
High scores indicate the instability of the emotional state, manifested in frequent mood swings, increased excitability, irritability, and insufficient self-regulation.
High scores on the "emotional lability" factor indicate a fine spiritual organization, sensitivity, vulnerability, artistry, and artistic perception of the environment. Individuals with high scores on this factor are intolerant of rude words, rude people, and rough work. Real life hurts them easily. They are soft, feminine, immersed in fantasies, poetry and music; "animal" needs do not interest them. Although they are courteous, polite and delicate in their behavior, they try not to cause inconvenience to other people, they do not enjoy special love of the team, because they often bring disorganization and disagreement into a purposeful, well-organized group activity, prevent the group from going along a realistic path, distract group members from the main activity .
High scores on the "emotional lability" factor may be associated with a state of maladjustment, anxiety, loss of control over drives, pronounced disorganization of behavior.
Low scores can characterize not only the high stability of the emotional state as such, but also a good ability to control oneself.
Low scores on the factor are found in people who are emotionally mature, not prone to fantasies, who think soberly and realistically. Their interests are narrow and of the same type, subjective and spiritual values do not interest them, art does not captivate, science seems boring, overly abstract and out of touch with life. In their behavior, they are guided by reliable, really tangible values, they do nothing without personal gain. The successes of other people and their own are evaluated by material wealth and official position. Although they lack delicacy and tact in communication, they enjoy sympathy and respect from people, their rudeness and harshness often do not offend, but attract people, they see in it not manifestations of anger, but directness and frankness. They are characterized by the absence of internal tension, freedom from conflicts, satisfaction with themselves and their successes, readiness to follow the norms and requirements.
Scale XII - Masculinism-Feminism
High scores indicate the course of mental activity predominantly according to the male type, low - according to the female type.
High scores on the “masculinism-feminism” scale indicate courage, enterprise, a desire for self-affirmation, a tendency to take risks, to take quick, decisive actions without sufficient thought and justification.
The interests of such people are narrow and practical, their judgments are sober and realistic, their behavior lacks originality and originality. They try to avoid complex, confusing situations, neglecting shades and midtones. Poorly versed in the true motives of their own and other people's behavior, condescending attitude to their weaknesses, not inclined to reflection and introspection, love sensual pleasures, believe in strength, not in art.
Persons with low scores on the scale are sensitive, prone to unrest, soft, compliant, modest in behavior, but not in self-esteem. They have broad, diverse, poorly differentiated interests, a developed imagination, a craving for fantasy and aesthetic pursuits. They show an interest in philosophical, moral, ethical and worldview problems and at times demonstrate an excessive concern for personal problems, a tendency to introspection and self-criticism. This preoccupation with personal problems and experiences is neither neurotic nor infantile. They have an increased interest in people and in the nuances of interpersonal relationships, they can understand driving forces human behavior. They are able to accurately feel other people, are able to emotionally express their thoughts, interest other people in their problems, gently, without pressure, win them over to their side.
In behavior, they lack courage, determination and perseverance. They are passive, dependent, avoid rivalry, easily yield, obey, easily accept help and support.
Scales: extraversion - introversion, neuroticism - stability
Purpose of the test
The questionnaire is a technique developed by G. Eizenk for the diagnosis of individual psychological properties of a person.
The questionnaire consists of 70 questions, 24 of which are aimed at diagnosing extraversion, 24 at diagnosing neuroticism, 2 questions are camouflage, they do not provide any information about the subject. And, finally, the remaining 20 questions form the so-called "lie scale", the main task of which is to provide information about the reliability of the answers of the subject on the scales of extraversion and neuroticism.
Instructions for the test
You are invited to answer questions about your usual way of behaving. Try to imagine typical situations and give the first "natural" answer that comes to mind.
If you agree with the statement, put “+” (yes) next to its number, if not - sign “-” (no), if you find it difficult to answer - “?”. Answer quickly and accurately. Remember that there are no "good" or "bad" answers.
Test
1. Would you like to limit your circle of acquaintances to just a few select people?
2. Do you prefer to act on your own rather than plan the actions of others?
3. Do you always quickly find a suitable answer to a critical remark addressed to you?
4. Do you often dream of the impossible?
5. Did you do everything that was required of you at once and without wrangling as a child?
6. Do you tend to act quickly and confidently?
7. Do you ever have a strong sense of disappointment?
8. Do you sometimes put off until tomorrow what needs to be done today?
9. Do you consider your work to be ordinary and prosaic?
10. Are you often "out of sorts"?
11. Do you tend to reflect on your past?
12. If you promised something, do you always keep your word no matter what?
13. Do you like to be surrounded by people?
14. Do you tend to be a little shy in the presence of people of the opposite sex?
15. Do you ever get angry?
16. Do you often feel lonely?
17. Are you touchy?
18. Do you often find yourself making a decision too late?
19. Are you completely free from any prejudice?
20. Can you call yourself very conscientious?
21. Do you like to play pranks on others?
22. Do you sometimes react with laughter to an indecent joke?
23. Do you find it often difficult for you to concentrate?
24. Do you find yourself too nervous and internally tense?
25. When a critical moment is over, do you usually feel like you should have done something differently?
26. When you play with someone, do you want to win?
27. Do you consider your occupation as something that is very important and expensive for you?
28. Do you often find it difficult to collect your thoughts before a difficult conversation?
29. Do you always enjoy when a person you don't like achieves well-deserved success?
30. Does it happen that the influx of thoughts does not allow you to fall asleep?
31. Do you sometimes boast?
32. Do you feel at ease and at ease in a cheerful company?
33. Do you like to indulge in dreams?
34. Do you often feel tired and apathetic for no particular reason?
35. Are all your habits positive?
36. Do you ever feel like being alone?
37. Do you tend to talk less in society than others?
38. Are you sometimes full of energy and sometimes lethargic?
39. Do you always respond immediately to personal letters?
40. Can you be called talkative?
41. Do you sometimes have thoughts that you are ashamed to tell others about?
42. Are you very unhappy when you do not have the opportunity to communicate with many people?
43. Do you like to take part in activities that require speed and determination?
44. Do you often remember the bright episodes of your life?
45. Do you sometimes argue about things you know too little about?
46. Does it happen that you cannot get rid of annoying thoughts?
47. Do people around you consider you a lively and lively person?
48. Do you like to gossip sometimes?
49. Do you get upset easily?
50. Have you ever told a lie?
51. Do you tend to take a leading role in joint actions?
52. Would you call yourself carefree?
53. Do you have financial difficulties?
54. Do you have periods of such anxiety that you cannot sit in one place for a long time?
55. Do you consider yourself a cheerful person?
56. Have you ever been late?
57. Do you sometimes suddenly feel miserable and unhappy?
58. Do you feel some guilt?
59. Are you prone to frequent mood swings?
60. Do you like to have many social affairs?
61. Do you sometimes lose your temper?
62. Do you sometimes suddenly have unreasonable joy or sadness?
63. Is it difficult for you to feel completely free in a relaxed company?
64. Do you often have ups and downs and mood swings?
65. Will you go to the cinema without a ticket if you are sure that you will not be checked?
66. Do you like work that requires attention to small details?
67. Do you try to evade the execution of public orders?
68. Do worries often cause you insomnia?
69. Of everyone you know, are there any faces that you really dislike?
70. Do you tend to be the first to come into contact with a stranger?
Processing and interpretation of test results
Key to the test
+ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 +
0 E- E+ E+ H+ L+ E+ 0 L- E+ H+ 0
10 H+ L+ E+ E- L- H+ H+ H+ L+ E- 10
20 E+ L- H+ H+ H+ L- E- H+ L+ H+ 20
30 L- E+ H+ H+ L+ 0 E- H+ L+ E+ 30
40 L- E+ E+ N+ L- N+ E+ L- N+ L- 40
50 E+ E+ L- H+ E+ L- H+ H+ H+ E+ 50
60 L- N+ E- N+ L- E- E- N+ L- E+ 60
E - extraversion;
. H - neuroticism;
. L - scale of lies;
. 0 - camouflage questions.
For the answer that matches the key, two points are given, for "?" - one point, for non-matching - 0 points.
Interpretation of test results
Interpretation of test results is based on psychological characteristics personalities corresponding to one or another square of the coordinate model, taking into account the degree of severity of individual psychological properties and the degree of reliability of the data obtained.
Introductory remarks. The personality questionnaire was created primarily for applied research, taking into account the experience of building and using such well-known questionnaires as 16PF, MMPI, EPI and others. The scales of the questionnaire were formed on the basis of the results of factor analysis and reflect a combination of interrelated factors. The questionnaire is designed to diagnose mental states and personality traits that are of paramount importance for the process of social, professional adaptation and regulation of behavior. Equipment. Questionnaire with instructions and a response form in an amount corresponding to the number of simultaneously examined persons. The FPI questionnaire contains 12 scales; form B differs from the full form only in half the number of questions. The total number of questions in the questionnaire is 114. One (first) question is not included in any of the scales, since it has a verification character. The scales of the questionnaire I-IX are basic, or basic, and X-XII are derivatives, integrating. Derivative scales are composed of questions from the main scales and are sometimes denoted not by numbers, but by the letters E, N and M, respectively. Scale I (neuroticism) characterizes the level of personality neuroticism. High scores correspond to a pronounced neurotic syndrome of the asthenic type with significant psychosomatic disorders. Scale II (spontaneous aggressiveness) allows you to identify and evaluate psychopathization of the introtensive type. High scores indicate an increased level of psychopathization, which creates the prerequisites for impulsive behavior. Scale III (depressiveness) makes it possible to diagnose the signs characteristic of a psychopathological depressive syndrome. High scores on the scale correspond to the presence of these signs in the emotional state, in behavior, in attitudes towards oneself and the social environment. Scale IV (irritability) allows you to judge emotional stability. High scores indicate an unstable emotional state with a tendency to affective response. Scale V (sociability) characterizes both potential opportunities and real manifestations of social activity. High scores allow us to speak about the presence of a pronounced need for communication and constant readiness to meet this need. Scale VI (poise) reflects resistance to stress. High scores indicate good protection against the stress factors of ordinary life situations, based on self-confidence, optimism and activity. Scale VII (reactive aggressiveness) aims to identify the presence of signs of psychopathization of the extra-intense type. High scores indicate a high level of psychopathization, characterized by an aggressive attitude towards the social environment and a pronounced desire for dominance. Scale VIII (shyness) reflects a predisposition to a stressful response to ordinary life situations, proceeding according to a passive-defensive type. High scores on the scale reflect the presence of anxiety, stiffness, uncertainty, resulting in difficulties in social contacts. Scale IX (openness) characterizes the attitude to the social environment and the level of self-criticism. High scores testify to the desire for trusting and frank interaction with people around, with a high level of self-criticism. Grades on this scale Scale X (extraversion - introversion). High scores on the scale correspond to a pronounced extroversion of the personality, low - to a pronounced introversion. Scale XI (emotional lability). High scores indicate the instability of the emotional state, manifested in frequent mood swings, increased excitability, irritability, and insufficient self-regulation. Low scores can characterize not only the high stability of the emotional state as such, but also a good ability to control oneself. Scale XII (masculinism - feminism). High scores indicate the course of mental activity predominantly according to the male type, low - according to the female type. Operating procedure. The study can be conducted individually or with a group of subjects. In the latter case, it is necessary that each of them has not only a personal response form, but also a separate questionnaire with instructions. The test subjects should be placed so as not to interfere with each other in the process of work. The research psychologist briefly outlines the purpose of the study and the rules for working with the questionnaire. At the same time, it is important to achieve a positive, interested attitude of the subjects to the task. Their attention is drawn to the inadmissibility of mutual consultations on answers in the process of work and any discussions among themselves. After these explanations, the psychologist offers to carefully study the instructions, answers questions if they arise after studying it, and suggests moving on to independent work with the questionnaire. Processing of results. The first procedure concerns obtaining primary or "raw" estimates. For its implementation, it is necessary to prepare matrix forms of the keys of each scale based on the common key of the questionnaire. To do this, in the forms of blank answer sheets, identical to those used by the subjects, “windows” are cut out in the cells corresponding to the question number and answer option. The templates obtained in this way are alternately, in accordance with the serial number of the scale, superimposed on the response sheet filled in by the test subject. The number of marks (crosses) that matched the “windows” of the template is counted. The obtained values are entered in the primary grades column of the session protocol. The second procedure is related to the conversion of primary grades into standard grades on a 9-point scale using a table. The obtained values of the standard scores are indicated in the corresponding column of the protocol by drawing a symbol (circle, cross, etc.) at the point corresponding to the value of the standard score on each scale. By connecting the marked points with straight lines, we get a graphic image of the personality profile. The analysis of the results should begin with a review of all the response sheets filled in by the subjects, specifying what answer was given to the first question. If the answer is negative, which means the subject's unwillingness to answer frankly to the questions posed, the study should be considered failed. If the answer to the first question is positive, after processing the results of the study, the graphic image of the personality profile is carefully studied, all high and low marks are highlighted. Low grades are grades in the range of 1–3 points, medium grades are 4–6 grades, and high grades are 7–9 grades. Particular attention should be paid to the score on the IX scale, which is important for the overall characteristics of the reliability of responses. Interpretation of the obtained results, psychological conclusion and recommendations should be given on the basis of understanding the essence of the issues in each scale, the deep connections of the studied factors with each other and with other psychological and psychophysiological characteristics and their role in human behavior and activity. Multivariate personality questionnaire FPI (modified form B)
Test subject instructions. On the following pages there are a number of statements, each of which implies a question relating to you about whether this statement corresponds or does not correspond to some features of your behavior, individual actions, attitude towards people, outlook on life, etc. If you think that such a correspondence takes place, then answer “Yes”, otherwise answer “No”. Record your answer in the answer sheet you have by putting a cross in the box corresponding to the number of the statement in the questionnaire and the type of your answer. All questions must be answered. The success of the study largely depends on how carefully the task is performed. In no case should you try to make the best impression on someone with your answers, since no answer is rated as good or bad. You do not have to ponder over each question for a long time, but try to decide as quickly as possible which of the two answers, although very relative, still seems to you closer to the truth. You should not be embarrassed if some of the questions seem too personal, since the study does not provide for the analysis of each question and answer, but relies only on the number of answers of one kind and another. In addition, you should be aware that the results of individual psychological research, like medical ones, are not subject to wide discussion. response sheet Full Name________________________________________________ Date____________________________________ Age_________________
Scale number |
Scale name and number of questions |
Answers by question number |
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Neurotic 17 |
4, 5, 12, 15,22,26,31, 41,42,57,66,72,85,86, 89,105 |
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Spontaneous aggressiveness 13 |
32, 35, 45, 50,64,73,77, 93,97,98, 103, 112, 114 |
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Depression 14 |
16,24,27,28, 30,40,48, 56,61,74,84,87,88, 100 |
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Irritability 11 |
6, 10,58,69,76,80,82, 102, 104,107, 110 |
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Sociability 15 |
2, 19,46,52,55,94, 106 |
3, 8,23,53, 67,71,79.113 |
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Poise 10 |
14,21,29.37,38,59,91, 95, 108, 111 |
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Reactive aggressiveness 10 |
13, 17, 18,36,39,43,65, 75,90, 98 |
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Shyness 10 |
9, 11,20,47,60,70,81, 83,109 |
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Openness 13 |
7,25,34,44,51,54,62, 63,68.78,92,96, 101 |
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Extraversion-introversion 12 |
2,29,46,51,55,76,93, 95, 106, 110 |
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Emotional lability 14 |
24, 25, 40, 48, 80, 83, 84, 85,87,88, 102, 112, 113 |
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Masculinism-feminism 15 |
18,29,33,50,52,58,59, 65,91, 104 |
PROTOCOL OF THE LESSON
Full Name________________________________________
________Date____________________________________Age______________________
Personality Profile
Scale number |
Initial assessment |
Standard score, points |
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Converting primary grades to standard grades
Initial assessment |
Standard score on scales |
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