Personality Research Form E (PRF-E)

Extended Report
Name: Sam Sample
Gender: Male
Ag e : 30
Report Date: August 14, 2011

The PRF was designed to assess personal qualities in terms of a selected number of traits which describe
all people to varying degrees. The development of these measures was the result of many years of careful
research, systematic investigation, and the accumulation of data from many thousands of people.

This report is based on the responses you made when completing the PRF. Your scores show how you
compare with other people in terms of the characteristics measured by the PRF. Your unique pattern of
high and low scores differentiates you from other individuals. An examination of this pattern may act as a
guide to understanding the impact of personal characteristics on work and job satisfaction and on aspects
of your daily life.

There are no right or wrong answers to the PRF, nor is one particular pattern of scores necessarily better
than another. The PRF was not designed to focus on character flaws or deviance, or to highlight
maladjustment. Rather, the PRF simply describes one's characteristics on a number of common traits that
reflect certain consistencies in the way one is likely to behave in a wide variety of situations. While PRF
scores can be a valuable tool in personal awareness, results provide only a partial description of your
behavior.

A great deal of developmental work went into the PRF and it is widely respected as a reliable assessment
device, but it is important to recognize that no such measure will be one hundred percent accurate. You
should evaluate these results in light of all available information.

Your PRF report is divided into a number of sections. Page 2 contains interpretive comments based on
your results. On page 3, you will find a profile of your scores on the 20 scales that comprise the PRF.
Descriptions of these scales can be found on pages 4 through 7. Page 8 provides a profile of vocational
preference scales, followed by information helpful in understanding this profile. Page 10 contains a table
of your responses, and lists administrative indices showing how much confidence can be placed in your
results.

We suggest that you take time to study this report and, if possible, discuss your results with a
knowledgeable professional.

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Interpretive Comments
Computerized validity checks on the reliability and plausibility of your responses indicate that you have
answered statements purposefully and consistently.

Your responses, however, indicate a high degree of sensitivity to answering in a socially desirable
manner and an avoidance in putting yourself in a less than totally favorable light.

Relating to others is of primary importance to you in both vocational and social settings.
Characteristically, you are at ease with people and you are confident in assuming an influential role
which will also place you at the center of attention. Your desire to assist in the personal lives of others is
rooted in genuine feelings of compassion and a desire to help others, as well as in a desire to do what you
perceive as socially proper. As a rule, you are very conscious of behavior that meets with social
acceptance, both in others and in yourself. It is important to you to influence and control the decisions
that others will make about their lives. You also go out of your way to make friends, and once won, you
make an effort to maintain close ties. Your acquaintances are likely to see you as effective and persuasive
in situations requiring the cooperation of others. You actively participate in social activities, enjoying the
company of others a great deal. In these situations others usually find you interesting and entertaining.
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PRF Personality Profile

The profile below presents your results for the 20 PRF personality scales. Study this profile and refer to
the scale definitions on the following pages. A high score generally means that you can be described by
the behaviors and qualities listed as part of that scale definition. A low score would indicate that you
likely would not be similar to the description given for that scale, but rather that you are apt to possess
attributes that would be considered opposite to those described by the scale definition. For example,
while a high scorer on the Exhibition scale would be expected to enjoy winning the notice of other
people, a low scorer would prefer equally to avoid appearances before groups.

In the profile below, the numbers under the column marked "Raw Score" indicate your score on each
scale. The three groups of columns, "Male", "Female" and "Combined", show how your scores compare
with the scores of people in a large sample (normative) group. There are two columns in each of these
groups. The column marked "T" presents your score as a T score, standardized about a mean of 50 and a
standard deviation of 10. Approximately 70% of all T scores fall between 40 and 60. The column marked
"P" contains the percentile rank of your score. Your percentile rank indicates the percentage of people in
the normative group that received a score lower than yours. Your combined percentiles are plotted on the
profile.

Raw Male Female Combined Combined Percentile

Scale Score T P T P T P 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Abasement 7 47 38 48 42 48 42
Achievement 10 47 38 50 50 49 46
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Affiliation 16 71 98 68 96 69 97
Aggression 6 46 34 47 38 47 38
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Autonomy 4 35 7 40 16 38 12
Change 6 38 12 37 10 38 12
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Cognitive Structure 6 42 21 42 21 42 21
Defendence 3 42 21 41 18 42 21
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Dominance 10 50 50 55 69 52 58
Endurance 7 37 10 40 16 39 14
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Exhibition 13 63 90 62 88 63 90
Harmavoidance 13 64 92 58 79 60 84
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Impulsivity 7 54 66 51 54 53 62
Nurturance 12 58 79 53 62 56 73
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Order 1 36 8 34 5 35 7
Play 10 55 69 53 62 54 66
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Sentience 13 60 84 58 79 59 82
Social Recognition 6 46 34 44 27 45 31
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Succorance 11 64 92 56 73 60 84
Understanding 12 55 69 57 76 56 73
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PRF Personality Scale Descriptions

Scale Description of High Scorer

Abasement Shows a high degree of humility; accepts blame and criticism even when not
deserved; willing to accept an inferior position; tends to be self-effacing.

meek, self-accusing, self-blaming, obsequious, self-belittling, surrendering,

resigned, self-critical, humble, apologizing, subservient, obedient, yielding,
deferential, self-subordinating.

Achievement Aspires to accomplish difficult tasks; maintains high standards and is willing to
work toward distant goals; responds positively to competition; willing to put
forth effort to attain excellence.

striving, accomplishing, capable, purposeful, attaining, industrious, achieving,

aspiring, enterprising, self-improving, productive, driving, ambitious,
resourceful, competitive.

Affiliation Enjoys being with friends and people in general; accepts people readily; makes
efforts to win friendships and maintain associations with people.

neighborly, loyal, warm, amicable, good-natured, friendly, companionable,

genial, affable, cooperative, gregarious, hospitable, sociable, affiliative,
good-willed.

Aggression Enjoys combat and argument; easily annoyed; sometimes willing to hurt people
to get own way; may seek to "get even" with people perceived as causing harm.

aggressive, quarrelsome, irritable, argumentative, threatening, attacking,

antagonistic, pushy, hot-tempered, easily-angered, hostile, revengeful,
belligerent, blunt, retaliative.

Autonomy Tries to break away from restraints, confinement, or restrictions of any kind;
enjoys being unattached, free, not tied to people, places, or obligations; may be
rebellious when faced with restraints.

unmanageable, free, self-reliant, independent, autonomous, rebellious,

unconstrained, individualistic, ungovernable, self-determined, non-conforming,
noncompliant, undominated, resistant, lone-wolf.
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PRF Personality Scale Descriptions

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Scale Description of High Scorer

Change Likes new and different experiences; dislikes routine and avoids it; may readily
change opinions or values in different circumstances; adapts readily to changes
in environment.

inconsistent, fickle, flexible, unpredictable, wavering, mutable, adaptable,

changeable, irregular, variable, capricious, innovative, flighty, vacillating,
inconstant.

Cognitive Structure Does not like ambiguity or uncertainty in information; wants all questions
answered completely; desires to make decisions based upon definite knowledge,
rather than upon guesses or probabilities.

precise, exacting, definite, seeks certainty, meticulous, perfectionistic, clarifying,

explicit, accurate, rigorous, literal, avoids ambiguity.

Defendence Ready to defend self against real or imagined harm from other people; takes
offense easily; does not accept criticism readily.

self-protective, justifying, denying, defensive, self-condoning, suspicious,

secretive, has a "chip on the shoulder", resists inquiries, protesting, wary,
self-excusing, rationalizing, guarded, touchy.

Dominance Attempts to control environment, and to influence or direct other people;

expresses opinions forcefully; enjoys the role of leader and may assume it
spontaneously.

governing, controlling, commanding, domineering, influential, persuasive,

forceful, ascendant, leading, directing, dominant, assertive, authoritative,
powerful, supervising.

Endurance Willing to work long hours; doesn't give up quickly on a problem; persevering,
even in the face of great difficulty; patient and unrelenting in work habits.

persistent, determined, steadfast, enduring, unfaltering, persevering, unremitting,

relentless, tireless, dogged, energetic, has stamina, sturdy, zealous, durable.
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PRF Personality Scale Descriptions

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Scale Description of High Scorer

Exhibition Wants to be the center of attention; enjoys having an audience; engages in

behavior which wins the notice of others; may enjoy being dramatic or witty.

colorful, entertaining, unusual, spellbinding, exhibitionistic, conspicuous,

noticeable, expressive, ostentatious, immodest, demonstrative, flashy, dramatic,
pretentious, showy.

Harmavoidance Does not enjoy exciting activities, especially if danger is involved, avoids risk of
bodily harm; seeks to maximize personal safety.

fearful, withdraws from danger, self-protecting, pain-avoidant, careful, cautious,

seeks safety, unadventurous, apprehensive, precautionary, timorous, avoids risks,
attentive to danger, stays out of harm's way, vigilant.

Impulsivity Tends to act on the "spur of the moment" and without deliberation; gives vent
readily to feelings and wishes; speaks freely; may be volatile in emotional
expression.

hasty, rash, uninhibited, spontaneous, reckless, irrepressible, quick-thinking,

mercurial, impatient, incautious, hurried, impulsive, foolhardy, excitable,
impetuous.

Nurturance Gives sympathy and comfort; assists others whenever possible; interested in
caring for children, the disabled, or the infirm; offers a "helping hand" to those in
need; readily performs favors for others.

sympathetic, paternal, helpful, benevolent, encouraging, caring, protective,

comforting, maternal, supporting, aiding, ministering, consoling, charitable,
assisting.

Order Concerned with keeping personal effects and surroundings neat and organized;
dislikes clutter, confusion, lack of organization; interested in developing methods
for keeping materials methodically organized.

neat, organized, tidy, systematic, well-ordered, disciplined, prompt, consistent,

orderly, clean, methodical, scheduled, planful, unvarying, deliberate.
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PRF Personality Scale Descriptions

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Scale Description of High Scorer

Play Does many things "just for fun;" spends a good deal of time participating in
games, sports, social activities, and other amusements; enjoys jokes and funny
stories, maintains a light-hearted, easy-going attitude toward life.

playful, jovial, jolly, pleasure-seeking, merry, laughter-loving, joking, frivolous,

prankish, sportive, mirthful, fun-loving, gleeful, carefree, blithe.

Sentience Notices smells, sounds, sights, tastes, and the way things feel; remembers these
sensations and believes that they are an important part of life; is sensitive to
many forms of experience; may maintain an essentially hedonistic or aesthetic
view of life.

aesthetic, enjoys physical sensations, observant, earthy, aware, notices

environment, feeling, sensitive, sensuous, open to experience, perceptive,
responsive, noticing, discriminating, alive to impressions.

Social Recognition Desires to be held in high esteem by acquaintances; concerned about reputation
and what other people think, works for the approval and recognition of others.

approval seeking, proper, well-behaved, seeks recognition, courteous, makes

good impression, seeks respectability, accommodating, socially proper, seeks
admiration, obliging, agreeable, socially sensitive, desirous of credit, behaves
appropriately.

Succorance Frequently seeks the sympathy, protection, love, advice, and reassurance of other
people; may feel insecure or helpless without such support; confides difficulties
readily to a receptive person.

trusting, ingratiating, dependent, entreating, appealing for help, seeks support,

wants advice, helpless, confiding, needs protection, requesting, craves affection,
pleading, help-seeking, defenseless.

Understanding Wants to understand many areas of knowledge; values synthesis of ideas,

verifiable generalizations and logical thought, particularly when directed at
satisfying intellectual curiosity.

inquiring, curious, analytical, exploring, intellectual, reflective, incisive,

investigative, probing, logical, scrutinizing, theoretical, astute, rational,
inquisitive.
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PRF Vocational Preference Profile

As a result of research done with the PRF, eight vocational preference scales have been derived. These
eight broad dimensions describe work styles - that is, orientations to the work world that take into
account both personality attributes and work interests. The profile below shows your PRF scores on these
eight vocational preference scales. A high score next to a scale name suggests that your personality is
consistent with the profile of persons in that work category. The larger the value of the percentile, the
more characteristic of your work orientation that theme will be. A low percentile score means that your
work style is not likely to be similar to the one described by that scale. Descriptions for the eight
vocational preference scales can be found on the pages that follow.

In the profile below, the numbers under the column marked "Raw Score" indicate your score on each
scale. The three groups of columns, "Male", "Female" and "Combined", show how your scores compare
with the scores of people in a large sample (normative) group. There are two columns in each of these
groups. The column marked "T" presents your score as a T score, standardized about a mean of 50 and a
standard deviation of 10. Approximately 70% of all T scores fall between 40 and 60. The column marked
"P" contains the percentile rank of your score. Your percentile rank indicates the percentage of people in
the normative group that received a score lower than yours. Your combined percentiles are plotted on the
profile.

Raw Male Female Combined Combined Percentile

Scale Score T P T P T P 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Technically-Oriented
Achievement 44 42 21 49 46 46 34
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Human Relations
Management 66 72 99 69 97 70 98
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Organization and
Planfulness 41 43 24 42 21 43 24
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Verbal Expression 55 57 76 57 76 57 76
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Practical 10 27 1 30 2 28 1
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Aggressive
Leadership 31 41 18 45 31 43 24
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Aesthetic/Intellectual
Interest 34 46 34 47 38 46 34
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Social Contact 36 62 88 59 82 60 84
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PRF Vocational Preference Scale Descriptions

Technically Oriented Achievement -- People who score highly on this scale enjoy work that is technical
or abstract and challenging. They will set high standards and resolutely work toward them on
their own. Typical occupations would include engineers, chemists, physicists, computer
programmers and production managers.

Human Relations Management -- High scorers look for work settings that allow them to put their
concern for others' welfare into practice. Jobs that involve exercising influence or control, and
giving advice appeal to such people. Professions such as personnel manager, guidance counselor,
public administrator, and minister fall into this category.

Organization and Planfulness -- Those receiving high scores on this scale prefer jobs that have a
definite routine, calling for careful planning, attention to detail and organization. This scale
encompasses such occupations as accountants, bookkeepers, and office clerks.

Verbal Expression -- High scorers on this scale enjoy jobs where self-direction, versatility and
adaptability are valued, with freedom from rules and restraints. Jobs that place one in the
spotlight and demand quick wittedness and spontaneity more than adherence to systematic
planning are preferred. Occupations in this category include journalists, lawyers, advertising
executives and clinical psychologists.

Practical -- People who score highly on this scale like jobs that emphasize practical skills and goals over
those involving conceptual or artistic pursuits. They particularly enjoy working outdoors and are
not at all intimidated by activities involving potential physical risk. Included in this group would
be veterinarians, forestry workers, farmers and fish and game wardens.

Aggressive Leadership -- Those whose scores are high on this scale enjoy work that involves exercising
authority, and leading and directing others. They prefer having the opportunity to make decisions
freely and independently, and are motivated when goals are a challenge to meet. Jobs that require
close supervision of others, such as that of army officer would be included here.

Aesthetic/Intellectual -- High scorers tend to be most satisfied in jobs that allow satisfaction of their
great curiosity, challenging their creative and intellectual abilities. As well, the job should
provide change, variety and flexibility. Such professions as musicians, doctors, architects and
physical recreation directors are in this category.

Social Contact -- People who score highly on this scale look for jobs where the emphasis is on social
skills - dealing with other people rather than with ideas or things. They prefer work that is not
particularly stressful and where goals are readily attainable. Professionals in this category would
include pharmacists and insurance salespeople.
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PRF Administrative Indices

Reliability Index: 0.80

The Reliability Index is an indication of how consistent you were when you completed the PRF. Your
Reliability Index indicates that you responded consistently.

Unscorable Responses: 0

This number of unscorable responses is acceptable.

Desirability Score: 15

Your Desirability Score indicates that you may have tried to present an overly favorable picture of
yourself and your PRF results should be interpreted with caution.

Infrequency Score: 0

Your Infrequency Score indicates that you responded in a careful, purposeful manner.

Your PRF Responses

Item Number Responses
1 - 25: TFFFTFFTTTTTFFFFTFFFFTFFT
26 - 50: TFFFFTTFTTTTTFTFFTFFTFFTT
51 - 75: FTFTTFTFFFTFTFFTFFTTFTFFF
76 - 100: TFTFFTFFTTFFFFFFTTFFFTFTF
101 - 125: FFFTTFFFTTTFTFTFFFTFFTFTT
126 - 150: TTFFTFFFFFFTFTTFFFTFFFTTT
151 - 175: FFFTFTTTFFFFFFFTFFFTFFTTT
176 - 200: FFFFFFFTFTFFFFFFFTFFFTTTF
201 - 225: TFTTFFFFFTFTTTFFTTFFTTFFF
226 - 250: TTTTFTFFFFFTFFTTFFFTFFFFF
251 - 275: FFFFTTTFTFFFFFFFFFTFTTTFT
276 - 300: FFFFTTFFFFTTFTFFTTFFFFTFT
301 - 325: TTFTTTTFFTFFTFFTFTFFTTFTF
326 - 350: TTFTTFFTFFTTTTFFTTFTTFTTT
351 - 352: TF
T = True
F = False
* = Omitted item

Copyright © 1967, 2001, SIGMA Assessment Systems, Inc.