Test of 16 personality factors. Cattell's questionnaire: a technique for multifactor personality research when selecting candidates

The multifactorial personality questionnaire 16PF (Sixteen Personaflity Factor Questionnaire, 16PF) is one of the most common questionnaire methods for assessing individual psychological characteristics of a personality both abroad and in our country. It was developed under the direction of R. B. Cattell and is intended for writing a wide range of individual-personal relationships. A distinctive feature of this questionnaire is its focus on identifying relatively independent 16 factors (scales, primary traits) of personality. This quality was identified using factor analysis from the largest number of surface personality traits originally identified by Cattell. Each factor forms several surface features, united around one central feature.

The Cattell Questionnaire (Form A, B) was first published in 1949 by the Institute of Personality Aptitude Testing (JPAT). In 1956-57, a second edition was published, supplemented by new developments (form C, D). In 1961-62 (form E, F) - the third, which could be used as an independent guide to the questionnaire. In 1970, a manual was published, with which, as Cattell put it, “you can work to the fullest extent.” An adapted Russian-language version of the questionnaire was developed by V. I. Pokhilko, A. S. Soloveychik, A. G. Shmelev.

There are 6 main forms of the questionnaire: A and B (187 questions), C and D (105 questions), E and F (128 questions). A 14-factor adolescent, 12-factor children's and 13-factor abbreviated adult versions of the personality questionnaire were also developed. To interpret them, special, simplified and abbreviated counting algorithms are used. In Russia, forms A and C are most often used.

Cattell’s technique is widely used in psychodiagnostic practice both abroad and in our country. His questionnaire is universal, practical, and provides multifaceted information about a person’s individuality. It should be noted that the questionnaire diagnoses personality traits, but not the motivational-need sphere (motives, needs, interests and values), which requires the use of other methods. The questionnaire is most widely used in medical psychology, in diagnosing professionally important qualities, in sports and scientific research.

Cattell's questionnaire includes all types of tests - assessment, test decision, and attitude to any phenomenon.

Theoretical basis

To accumulate initial information about personality and methods for measuring it, Cattell used three main sources of information:

L- data (“Lift record data”) obtained by recording real human behavior in everyday life. Most often, they are obtained by formalizing the assessments of experts who observe the behavior of subjects in certain situations and over a certain period of time. L-data is good for identifying those behaviors that need to be measured. However, this source of information about a person has a number of disadvantages. Firstly, a person’s perception is always somewhat distorted, due to the personality characteristics of the expert himself. Secondly, the assessment is influenced by the relationship between the subject and the expert (good or bad, manager-subordinate relationship). Thirdly, it is necessary to specially train experts and allocate some time for them to observe the subjects.
Q-data (“Questionnaire data”) obtained using questionnaires and other self-assessment methods. Due to the simplicity of instrumental constructs and the ease of obtaining information, Q-data occupy a central place in personality research. Q data is also quite susceptible to distortion. The reasons for the distortion are cognitive and motivational in nature and depend on the level of self-esteem of the subject.
T-data (“Objective test data”). This is data from objective tests with a controlled experimental situation. They are obtained by objectively measuring behavior without relying on self-reports or expert ratings.

R. Cattell initially proceeded from L-data obtained by G. Allport and H. Odbert in 1936. These authors, based on a thorough analysis of English vocabulary, identified 17,953 definitions that can be used to describe the characteristics of human behavior. From these, 4.5 thousand words were selected that clearly denoted personality traits, as well as important and stable characteristics of behavior. In 1946, R. Cattell made an attempt to reduce this number to a rational value using statistical methods of factor analysis. R. Cattell analyzed 4,500 personality terms and divided them into synonymous groups. From each such group he selected one term, which, in his opinion, expressed the main semantic content of the corresponding synonymous group. Thus, he reduced the list of personality traits to 171. To further reduce R. Cattell, he used the services of a large group of experts who assessed the degree of their familiarity with each of the 171 personality characteristics. To determine the group opinion of the judges, R. Cattell conducted a cross-correlation of assessments and identified 36 correlation galaxies, within which there were highly correlated characteristics that apparently expressed the same judgments. As expected, all galaxies contained pairs of members with high, negative correlations, for example, “talkative - silent”, “trusting - suspicious”, “cheerful - sad”, etc. Thus, R. Cattell received a set of 36 bipolar names, which he then expanded to 46 pairs by including special terms taken from the work of other researchers.

Working definitions were then developed for each bipolar pair of characteristics. This was necessary to train experts and form a unified opinion among them. A number of studies using bipolar adjectives then found that the L-data space could be reduced to 12–15 factors. The factors obtained using L-data confirmed the existence of such psychological concepts as extra-introversion, self-control, etc. These results are of great importance for personality theory, but are of little use for practical use, because It is not possible to organize mass measurements using the same experts. Therefore, a transition was made from studies of “L” data to studies of “Q” data. As a result, the factors identified on the basis of L-data were named by letters of the Latin alphabet, starting with A, and the factors identified on the basis of Q-data by the letter Q with numerical indices - Arabic and Roman.

Procedure

Before the survey begins, the subject is given a special form on which he must make certain notes as he reads it. The corresponding instructions are given in advance, containing information about what the subject should do. Control test time is 25-30 minutes. In the process of answering questions, the experimenter controls the time the subject works and, if the subject answers slowly, warns him about this. The test is carried out individually in a calm, business-like environment.

Instructions

Here are questions that will help you find out the characteristics of your character, your personality. There are no “right” or “wrong” answers, since everyone is right in relation to their own views. Try to answer sincerely and accurately. At the beginning, you should answer the four questions that are given as a sample and see if you need any further clarification. You must cross out the box corresponding to your answer on the special answer form. There are three possible answers to each question.

Example:

1. I like to watch team games: a) yes b) sometimes c) no

2. I prefer people: a) reserved b) find it difficult to answer c) quickly establish friendly contacts.

3. Money cannot bring happiness: a) yes b) I don’t know c) no

4. A woman is in the same relationship to a child as a cat is to: a) a kitten b) a dog c) a boy.

There is a correct answer to the last question: kitten. But there are very few such questions. If anything is unclear to you, contact the experimenter for clarification. Do not start without a signal from the experimenter.

When answering, remember the following four rules:

You don't have time to think about it. Give the first, natural answer that comes to your mind. Of course, the questions are formulated too briefly and not in detail for you to choose what you would like. For example, the first question in the examples asks you about “team games.” You may be more into football than basketball. But you are asked about the “average game”, about the situation that, on average, corresponds to this case. Give the most accurate answer you can. You must finish answering no later than half an hour in advance.
Try not to get carried away with average, vague answers, unless... You really can't pick an edge case. Perhaps it will be in one of four or five questions.
Don't skip questions. Answer all the questions in a row at least somehow. Some questions may not be very suitable for you, but still give the best that you can offer in this case. Some questions may seem too personal, but remember that the results are not disclosed and cannot be obtained without a special “key”. The answers to each individual question are not reviewed.
Answer as honestly as possible what is true for you. But write what you think would be more correct to say in order to impress the experimenter.

Processing the results

The received data is processed using a key.

The coincidence of the subject’s answers with the “key” is assessed as two points for answers “a” and “c”, the coincidence of the answer “b” is scored as one point. The sum of points for each selected group of questions results in the value of the factor. The exception is factor “B” - here any match of the answer with the “key” gives 1 point.

Key to the Cattell Technique (Forms A and B)

Key to the Cattell Technique (Form C)

Key to the Cattell Method (Form 13PF)

The resulting value of each factor is converted into walls (standard units) using the tables provided.

Tables for converting raw points into walls (forms A and B)

Table for converting raw points into walls (Form C)

Raw Points Interpretation Table (Form 13PF)

The walls are distributed on a bipolar scale with extreme values of 1 and 10 points. Accordingly, the first half of the scale (from 1 to 5.5) is assigned the “-” sign, and the second half (from 5.5 to 10) the “+” sign. From the available indicators for all 16 factors, a so-called “personality profile” is constructed.

In addition to the original 16 factors, four second-order factors can be identified.

Formulas for calculating four secondary factors:

Secondary factors are calculated only for walls.

1. Anxiety (F1).

F1 = \frac(((38 + 2L + 3O + 4Q_4))-(2(C + H + Q_3)))(10)

2. Introversion - extraversion (F2).

F2 = \frac(((2A + 3E + 4F + 5H))-((2Q_2 + 11)))(10)

3. Sensitivity (F3).

F3 = \frac(((77 + 2C + 2E + 2F + 2N))-((4A + 6I + 2M)))(10)

4. Conformity (F4).

F4 = \frac(((4E + 3M + 4Q_1 + 4Q_2))-((3A + 2G)))(10)

An example of constructing a “personality profile”

Interpretation of results

Description of primary factors

Description of secondary factors

When interpreting, attention is paid primarily to the “peaks” of the profile, i.e., the lowest and highest values of factors in the profile, especially those indicators that in the “negative” pole are within the boundaries of 1 to 3 walls, and in the “positive” pole » - from 8 to 10 walls.

Interpretation of combinations of primary factors

When interpreting the results obtained, it is advisable to use not only the severity of individual factors, but also their combinations that form symptom complexes of communicative, intellectual, emotional and regulatory personal properties. In this case, it is necessary to take into account not only the pole values of the factors, but also the average ones, which are quite often found in the practice of psychologists.

The group of communicative properties is formed by the following factors:

A – sociability
N – courage
E – dominance
L – suspicious
N – diplomacy
Q 2 – independence.

The group of intellectual properties includes the following factors:

B – intelligence
M – dreaminess
N – diplomacy
Q 1 – receptivity to new things.

The group of emotional properties combines the following factors:

C – emotional stability
F – carelessness
H – courage in social contacts
I – emotional sensitivity
O – anxiety
Q 4 – tension

The group of regulatory personality properties includes the following factors:

Q 3 – self-discipline
G – moral normativity

Stimulus material

Text of the questionnaire (form A)

Answer Form (Form A)

Questionnaire text (Form B)

Answer form (Form B)

Text of the questionnaire (form C)

As the name of the test suggests, this questionnaire was created by a group of psychologists working under Cattell, and is today one of the most popular in Russia and foreign countries. Its task is to assess a person’s personal characteristics, namely individual psychological character traits. The difference between this test and others is as follows: it helps to identify or recognize the absence of sixteen factors in the character of the person being tested, which are relatively independent of each other and quite fully describe the personality.

Description of Cattell's technique

What is the meaning of the factor that is included in this concept? Cattell understood a factor as a combination of several superficial qualities of an individual, which can be combined under one common denominator. The questionnaire was published by its creator in 1949. Initially it included Form A and Form B, which were later supplemented with the following tests:

Form C and Form D, introduced in 1956;
Form E and Form F, released in 1961;
Fourteen Factor Adolescent Questionnaire;
Children's Twelve Factor Test;
a shortened version for adults, designed for 13 factors.

For that to correctly interpret the results obtained, several counting algorithms are used:

special,
abbreviated
simplified.

Theoretical foundations of Cattell's technique

Types of data used to compile the questionnaire

To develop his own questionnaire, Cattell needed to accumulate and use in his work information about the personality characteristics of a person and the methods by which these characteristics can be measured. Cattell highlighted the following data sources:

L-data. This information was extracted from data obtained by observing the actions an individual performed in his daily life. Typically, L-data is extracted from the opinions of qualified expert psychologists who could record people’s behavior in certain experimental situations and formalize them. The advantage of this type of data is that it can be used to establish measurable behavioral traits. But we must not forget about the shortcomings of L-data that critics of Cattell's method point out, for example, that there is always a risk of distortion of a person's perception, even if he is considered a recognized expert; Depending on the existing relationship between the observer and the observed, the assessment of actions can differ diametrically.
Q data. Their sources are questionnaires and other methods for self-assessment. The advantage of Q data is that it is easy and simple to obtain, which is why it has a dominant position in personality research. The disadvantage of such data is distortions that depend, first of all, on the self-esteem of the person taking the test, and, as a rule, have a motivational or cognitive basis.
T-data. They are obtained during psychological experiments taking place under conditions specified by the experiment organizers. Such data is considered the most objective of all types of data we have considered.

Stages of developing a questionnaire methodology

When compiling the questionnaire at the first stage, Cattell used the works of psychologists Odbert and Allport who were engaged in finding words in the English language with which to describe distinctive personality traits and behavior. Since there were a lot of such words (4.5 thousand), it is not surprising that Cattell decided to reduce their number to a reasonable value and used factor analysis to solve this problem. He divided the definitions of human character traits and behavior into groups based on their synonymy, and then chose one word that, in his opinion, most fully reflected the essence of a whole group of words.

Using this method, Cattell reduced the number of characteristics to 171 words. Then, with the help of expert psychologists, Cattell was able to cross-correlate their ratings, from which he was able to select thirty-six correlating galaxies of words that were bipolar or antonymous, for example, “happy - sad.”

Subsequently, Cattell conducted several additional studies that found that the number of bipolar couples can be reduced to sixteen factors. The significance of the knowledge gained is very great, since it contributed to the confirmation of the following psychological theories: the theory of self-control and the theory of introversion and extraversion.

Since sixteen factors were identified only using L-data, they were of little use for use in practice. The fact is that it is not possible to measure the personal characteristics of a large number of people using only L-data, because it is not economically feasible to train a significant number of experts to work with subjects.

Based on this, Cattell made a logical conclusion: it was necessary to study Q-data, which led to the emergence of other, more recent, forms of the questionnaire.

Test Procedure

First of all, the test taker is asked to read the instructions, which describe in detail the procedure for taking the questionnaire. Then the specialists provide the person undergoing the study with a form on which he will mark the correct, from his point of view, answer options. Mandatory conditions for passing the test: calm environment; the subject is isolated from other people; The maximum time allocated for all questions is – no more than thirty minutes.

Sample instructions

With the help of the questions that you can see in the test, the distinctive features of your personality and character are determined. Any of the answer options is correct, since there are different views on the same things. You need to answer as accurately and as sincerely as possible. First, you need to provide answers to four proposed questions. Based on this, you will be able to understand whether you need additional help from the study organizers.

Keep in mind that from time to time there are questions in the questionnaire for which there is only 1 correct answer. You need to remember the following 4 rules and strictly use them when taking the test:

you need to give natural answers, those that came to your mind with lightning speed and not waste time thinking;
it is advisable to give as few answers as possible with an average value or “I don’t know”;
You cannot skip questions if none of the suggested answers apply to you. In this case, you need to choose the option that is closest to you. If the questions seem too intrusive and invading your personal space, please note that it is impossible to decipher the results without using a key;
You are required to be completely honest. When taking the test, do not think about what impression you make or how you think you need to answer the questions in order to show yourself to the experimenter.

Processing the results obtained

A key is used to decipher data that is subsequently used to interpret the personal characteristics of the test taker. If the subject's answer matches the key, he is awarded a certain number of points, which are then summed up. The questionnaire uses several questions scattered in random order throughout the test to assess each factor. The sum of points for such questions ultimately gives the value of the required factor.

The research psychologist then transforms the scores into standard units or walls using special tables. After this, the specialist takes the bipolar scale and distributes the walls along it into all sixteen factors, which together form what Cattell called a personality profile.

Interpretation of Cattell Questionnaire Results

Primary factors

As discussed in the previous chapter, walls for all sixteen factors are distributed on a bipolar scale. The extreme values on this scale are one and ten. If the wall value is in the range from one to five and a half, then the factor is assigned a minus sign, and if the wall value is in the range from five and a half to ten, then a plus sign. When experts interpret primary factors, they first look at their peak values, i.e. located at the highest and lowest limits of the considered range.

The Cattell questionnaire measures the following factors:

Factor a. Thanks to it, researchers obtain information about the level of isolation or, conversely, sociability of a person.
Factor B. With its help, psychologists measure the level of efficiency of an individual’s thinking and the general level of erudition inherent in him.
Factor C. It determines a person’s ability to be emotionally balanced in stressful and frustrating situations.
Factor E. Describes the level of dominance or the ability of the subject to obey external will.
Factor F. Determines whether the test taker is a reserved or expressive person.
Factor G.Shows whether an individual is inclined to adhere to social rules in his behavior.
Factor H. Measures the activity of a person, manifested by him in interaction with other people. In other words, can she be called bold or shy?
Factor I. With its help, it is possible to glean a lot of information about the development of a person’s sensory sphere, whether an individual has a romantic mood or whether he is reasonable, logical and tough.
Factor L. Measures the subject's level of trust in people.
Factor M. A person with a developed M factor has a dynamic imagination and often dreams. The opposite of him is a practical, sensible and balanced individual.
Factor N. Demonstrates how a person shows his attitude towards the people around him, or, in other words, what is more developed in him: diplomacy or straightforwardness.
Factor O. Measures the subject's level of calm and anxiety.

Secondary factors

Q1. If a person scores low on this factor, then he usually follows dogma rather than innovative rules, and relies more on traditions and accepted rituals than a person who scores high on this factor.
Q2. Shows the level of conformity in a person’s behavior.
Q3. Individuals who score high have an iron will, have excellent control over their emotions and behavior, and generally have excellent self-control.
Q4. Characterizes the degree of relaxation or tension present in an individual’s behavior.

Interpretation of combinations of factors

To interpret combinations of factors, researchers combine several related factors into a group and, based on the data obtained from interpreting such a group, develop a conclusion about the psychological characteristics of any facet of human nature.

There are the following groups of factors:

communicative factors that combine such character traits as diplomacy, courage, dominance, sociability and independence. Having studied these personality properties, psychologists can judge with a fairly high degree of accuracy how developed a particular person’s sphere of relationships with people is, how he manifests himself in communication with members of society and whether he has the ability to communicate;
intellectual factors include receptivity to something new, diplomacy, intellectuality and daydreaming. With its help, scientists determine the capabilities of the subject’s intellect, what type of thinking predominates in his activity (abstract or figurative), how he thinks about problematic and complex situations, whether the individual tends to immerse himself in internal experiences or his focus is turned outside him;
emotional factors are represented by sensitivity, tension, carelessness, and emotional stability. These factors characterize the individual’s ability to feel or not feel situations associated with emotions, the ability of his nervous system to cope with shocks, the individual’s perception of what is happening around him on an emotional or rational-logical level;
The last group of factors is regulatory. It is represented by only two properties: normativity and self-discipline. First of all, they describe how capable a person is of going towards what he wants despite everything, whether he has such traits as organization, perseverance and self-control.

The Cattell Questionnaire is one of the most common questionnaire methods for assessing individual psychological characteristics of a person both abroad and in our country. It was developed under the direction of R.B. Cattell and is intended to write a wide range of individual-personal relationships. A distinctive feature of this questionnaire is its focus on identifying relatively independent 16 factors (scales, primary traits) of personality. This quality was identified using factor analysis from the largest number of surface personality traits originally identified by Cattell. Each factor forms several surface features, united around one central feature.

There are 4 forms of the questionnaire: A and B (187 questions) and C and D (105 questions). In Russia, forms A and C are most often used. The questionnaire is most widely used in medical psychology when diagnosing professionally important qualities, in sports and scientific research.

Cattell's questionnaire includes all types of tests - assessment, test decision, and attitude to any phenomenon.

Procedure

Instructions

Example:

1. I like to watch team games: a) yes b) sometimes c) no

2. I prefer people: a) reserved b) find it difficult to answer c) quickly establish friendly contacts.

3. Money cannot bring happiness: a) yes b) I don’t know c) no

4. A woman is in the same relationship to a child as a cat is to: a) a kitten b) a dog c) a boy.

When answering, remember the following four rules:

You don't have time to think about it. Give the first, natural answer that comes to your mind. Of course, the questions are formulated too briefly and not in detail for you to choose what you would like. For example, the first question in the examples asks you about “team games.” You may be more into football than basketball. But you are asked about the “average game”, about the situation that, on average, corresponds to this case. Give the most accurate answer you can. You must finish answering no later than half an hour in advance.
Try not to get carried away with average, vague answers, unless... You really can't pick an edge case. Perhaps it will be in one of four or five questions.
Don't skip questions. Answer all the questions in a row at least somehow. Some questions may not be very suitable for you, but still give the best that you can offer in this case. Some questions may seem too personal, but remember that the results are not disclosed and cannot be obtained without a special “key”. The answers to each individual question are not reviewed.
Answer as honestly as possible what is true for you. But write what you think would be more correct to say in order to impress the experimenter.

Processing the results

The received data is processed using a key.

Key to the Cattell Technique (Form A)

Key to the Cattell Technique (Form C)

The resulting value of each factor is converted into walls (standard units) using the tables provided.

Tables for converting raw points into walls (Form A)

Table for converting raw points into walls (Form C)

In addition to the original 16 factors, four second-order factors can be identified.

Formulas for calculating four secondary factors:

Secondary factors are calculated only for walls.

1. Anxiety (F1).

2. Introversion - extraversion (F2).

3. Sensitivity (F3).

4. Conformity (F4).

An example of constructing a “personality profile”

Interpretation of results

Description of primary factors

Description of secondary factors

Interpretation of combinations of primary factors

The group of communicative properties is formed by the following factors:

A – sociability
N – courage
E – dominance
L – suspicious
N – diplomacy
Q2 – independence.

The group of intellectual properties includes the following factors:

B – intelligence
M – dreaminess
N – diplomacy
Q1 – receptivity to new things.

The group of emotional properties combines the following factors:

C – emotional stability
F – carelessness
H – courage in social contacts
I – emotional sensitivity
O – anxiety
Q4 – tension

The group of regulatory personality properties includes the following factors:

Q3 – self-discipline
G – moral normativity

Stimulus material

Literature

Kapustina A. N. Multifactorial personal technique of R. Cattell. - St. Petersburg: Rech, 2001.
Practical psychodiagnostics. Methods and tests. Tutorial. - Samara: Publishing House “Bakhrakh”, 1998.
Rogov E.I. Handbook of a practical psychologist in education: Textbook. – M.: VLADOS, 1996.

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Cattell's 16-personality questionnaire is also of interest to those who wish to conduct self-diagnosis. The results obtained allow you to look at yourself from the outside, learn something new about yourself and understand what qualities you will have to work on in order to improve your psychological, personal and intellectual indicators.

The Cattell 16-Factor Personality Inventory provides scores for various personality traits. The data from the scales are correlated, resulting in five indicators, or higher order factors. When passing the full version of the Cattell questionnaire test, it is possible to conduct research not only on personal qualities, but also on the level of intelligence. Psychological test most effective in determining the degree of nervousness, which is an important factor in the selection of personnel for some professions.

Cattell Questionnaire Forms

The Cattell Multifactor Questionnaire currently exists in several forms. The diversity is due to the fact that the source material was repeatedly refined and adapted for subjects of different ages and levels of education.

The very first forms of personality questionnaires were published in the 49-50s of the last century. Options A and B consisted of 187 questions. Much later, revised forms C and D were published, consisting of 105 questions. Both options are intended for respondents who have reached the age of majority and have secondary or higher education.

Cattell's Personality Inventory Forms E and F were published in 1960. They contain 128 questions. A little later, tests were developed for minors. 12 PF and 14 PF are for minors. The short version of the 13 PF, which contains 79 questions, is used for adults and is often used when it is necessary to quickly determine personal factors subjects.

But the 16-factor Cattell Questionnaire Forms A and C for adults is considered the most common variation. There are also versions of these tests for teenagers.

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Rules for passing the Cattell questionnaire test

When taking R. Cattell's 16-factor Form A questionnaire, you need to answer 187 questions. When answering these questions, you should adhere to the basic principles of psychological testing:

answer quickly without thinking about the answers;

give the most sincere answers, since there are no right or wrong answers in the proposed options;

try to choose middle options as rarely as possible, such as: “I don’t know”, “I’m not sure”, “Sometimes”. Even if the exact options do not seem entirely correct, in order to get a reliable result, you need to choose the answer that is closer and allows you to better identify personal qualities.

It is worth considering that when calculating psychological testing points, you can only get primary, raw scores. And only with the use of special formulas are points transferred to walls. Based on the latest results, look at the full transcript of testing on Cattell’s 16-factor personality questionnaire.

If a professional psychologist is present when selecting candidates for a vacant position, it is necessary to initially draw up a personality profile chart. Only on its basis can the most informative interpretation of the results be obtained so that there are no distortions. In addition to the main interpretation of the corresponding results, which are presented directly in the test window, you should pay attention to additional explanations under the text.

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Instructions for the Cattell questionnaire online version

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Answers on the Cattell questionnaire must be given to 6 questions per minute. That is, no more than 10 seconds are allotted for each question. Completing the entire questionnaire takes no more than 50 minutes. If the subject feels that some questions are not clearly formulated or do not sound as detailed as they would like, it is worth considering the average typical situation that could occur. You need to answer honestly and sincerely.

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When decoding the Cattell questionnaire, it is taken into account that the indicators indicate different traits:

F1 indicates increased anxiety;
F2 – personal qualities include extroversion or introversion;
F3 – increased sensitivity;
F4 – conformity.

Of interest in deciphering the 16 PF questionnaire is not only the descriptions themselves of the main 16 primary factors, but their combinations. All factors are divided into four main blocks:

the block of communicative properties includes factors A, H, E, L, N, Q2;
Factors B, M, N, Q1 are included in the block of intellectual properties;
factors C, F, H, I, O, Q4 are responsible for the block of emotional qualities and properties;
the block of regulatory properties is confirmed by factors G, Q3.

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Block of communicative properties in the Cattell questionnaire:

A and H are a communication style in which there is need and initiation;
L and N characterize the understanding of other people, which is important in different fields of activity;
E and Q2 – leadership issues, personal characteristics are based on the need to realize these properties.

Block of intellectual properties:

B and M – developed intellectual orientation, ability to find compromises;
N and Q1 – a person has flexibility of thinking, speed in decision making.

Emotional properties block:

C and I confirms sensitivity, response to emotional influence;
H and F show the appropriate attitude towards failure or risk;
and Q4 determines the level of anxiety.

Block of regulatory properties

G and Q3 are a high ability for self-motivation and self-organization.

When viewing the results of answers to questions, a primary, so-called raw data table is compiled. Next, the raw values are translated into walls for women and men. Technical names are interpreted with everyday meanings. It is necessary to take into account not only the appropriate degree of severity of individual factors, but also their combinations that form symptom complexes. Find out, ? Analyze what shortcomings they can point to

Raymond Bernard Cattell was a British and American psychologist who worked on the differential psychology of personality traits, abilities and motivations. Cattler is the author of more than 55 books and 500 articles. And, of course, the author of the test that was named after him is the Cattell test.

The Cattell test or questionnaire is a multidimensional technique that allows you to assess all the properties of a normally developed and psychologically healthy personality. In addition, this test helps to find any personal problems, and most importantly, to find the answer to the question of how to help a person get rid of them.

The Cattell test itself is based on personality trait theory. It is believed that each person has his own stable and enduring traits, which are very strongly related to each other. And it is these traits that determine both a person’s external behavior and his inner world.

The Cattell test takes 30 minutes. The test taker is presented with a series of questions that he must answer. It is the person’s answers that will enable the psychologist to determine some of the personality traits of the subject. There are three answer options for each question and you must choose the option that suits you.

When answering the questions of the Cattell test, you do not need to think long about each of them and re-read the answer options a hundred times in order to choose the most appropriate one. You must choose exactly the answer that you liked or liked from the very first time you read all the options.

To make it easier for a psychologist to interpret the results of your test, try to select answers such as “I don’t know”, “maybe” and the like as little as possible. These answer options will not give the desired result when processing the entire test as a whole.

Answer the test questions in order and do not jump from one to another. Only consistent answers will help the psychologist determine your inner essence and tell you whether you have any problems and how they can be solved.

And the most important thing. Do not try to make only a good impression on the psychologist with your answers. Such answers will not lead to anything good, but will only “decipher” you as not being the person you really are. Answer completely honestly and do not lie. This is the most important secret of the correct analysis of this test.

To be honest, I didn't like this test. It's too long, too boring, and too weird. Of course, this is only the opinion of one of the test takers; for a psychologist this test is probably a treasure. After going through it completely and answering all the questions, an experienced psychologist will probably be able to tell you a lot of things that you didn’t even suspect before. But I still do not recommend taking this test on a computer. Here you can get a completely different result than in the office of an experienced specialist.

In general, these psychological tests are a curious thing. You can learn so many good things about yourself, and bad things too, that then you wonder for a long time and think, where does all this live in you?