PSY 223 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Factor H, Complement Factor B, Conscientiousness
➢ A (Agreeableness)
Measures the tendency to be sympathetic, a desire to help others, and a belief that
others will reciprocated and assist them. Low scores on this scale are associated
with a tendency to antagonistic, egocentric, and skeptical of others’ intentions.
Costa and McCrae (1992) argued that extremes at either end were problematic.
Low scores are associated with narcissistic, antisocial, and paranoid behaviors,
while high scores are associated with dependency problems.
➢ C (Conscientiousness)
Related to the individual’s ability to control impulses.
This domain measures self-control and the ability to plan, organize, and carry out
tasks.
Low scores are associated with being more lackadaisical in the pursuit of goals.
Extremely high scores indicate fastidious behaviors, compulsive neatness, and
workaholic tendencies.
Validity Check
➢ Three questions that address the validity of the profile:
1. Did you respond honestly?
2. Did you respond accurately?
3. Could a family member fill out for R?
Form for men
From for men
Strengths and Weaknesses
➢ Weaknesses
Problems with identification of pathology
Instrument was normed on normal adults
➢ Strengths
Valid predictor in virtually all occupations (concurrent validity-when ran with
another established instrument)
Does not result in adverse impact for job applicants from minority groups
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Document Summary
Measures the tendency to be sympathetic, a desire to help others, and a belief that others will reciprocated and assist them. Low scores on this scale are associated with a tendency to antagonistic, egocentric, and skeptical of others" intentions. Costa and mccrae (1992) argued that extremes at either end were problematic. Low scores are associated with narcissistic, antisocial, and paranoid behaviors, while high scores are associated with dependency problems. Related to the individual"s ability to control impulses. This domain measures self-control and the ability to plan, organize, and carry out tasks. Low scores are associated with being more lackadaisical in the pursuit of goals. Extremely high scores indicate fastidious behaviors, compulsive neatness, and workaholic tendencies. Valid predictor in virtually all occupations (concurrent validity-when ran with another established instrument) Does not result in adverse impact for job applicants from minority groups. The cattell 16pf (16 personality factor) model defines basic, underlying personality, without regard to application or the environment.
