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NEO PI-R Personality Questionnaire

The NEO PI-R is a personality questionnaire consisting of 120 statements that assess five major traits: Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness to Experience, Agreeableness, and Conscientiousness. Respondents indicate their level of agreement with each statement using a scale from 'definitely false' to 'definitely true.' After completing the questionnaire, participants compute their scores for each trait and its facets to evaluate their personality profile.

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NEO PI-R Personality Questionnaire

The NEO PI-R is a personality questionnaire consisting of 120 statements that assess five major traits: Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness to Experience, Agreeableness, and Conscientiousness. Respondents indicate their level of agreement with each statement using a scale from 'definitely false' to 'definitely true.' After completing the questionnaire, participants compute their scores for each trait and its facets to evaluate their personality profile.

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NEO PI-R

This questionnaire contains 120 statements. Please read each item carefully and then indicate the
one answer that best corresponds to your agreement or disagreement.

Write SD if the statement is definitely false or if you strongly disagree.


Write D if the statement is mostly false or if you disagree.
Write N if the statement is about equally true or false, or if you are neutral on it.
Write A if the statement is mostly true or if you agree.
Write SA if the statement is definitely true or if you strongly agree.

There are no right or wrong answers. Describe yourself honestly and state your opinions as
accurately as possible. Answer every item. Don’t look ahead past the 120 items, where you’re
told how to score it, since that could bias your responses. Look at that only after you’re done.

1. I am not a worrier.
2. I really like most people I meet.
3. I have a very active imagination.
4. I tend to be cynical and skeptical of others' intentions.
5. I'm known for my prudence and common sense.
6. I often get angry at the way people treat me.
7. I shy away from crowds of people.
8. Aesthetic and artistic concerns aren't very important to me.
9. I'm not crafty or sly.
10. I would rather keep my options open than plan everything in advance.
11. I rarely feel lonely or blue.
12. I am dominant, forceful, and assertive.
13. Without strong emotions, life would be uninteresting to me.
14. Some people think I'm selfish and egotistical.
15. I try to perform all the tasks assigned to me conscientiously.
16. In dealing with other people, I always dread making a social blunder.
17. I have a leisurely style in work and play.
18. I'm pretty set in my ways.
19. I would rather cooperate with others than compete with them.
20. I am easy-going and lackadaisical.
21. I rarely overindulge in anything.
22. I often crave excitement.
23. I often enjoy playing with theories or abstract ideas.
24. I don't mind bragging about my talents and accomplishments.
25. I'm pretty good about pacing myself so as to get things done on time.
26. I often feel helpless and want someone else to solve my problems.
27. I have never literally jumped for joy.
28. I believe letting students hear controversial speakers can only confuse and mislead them.
29. Political leaders need to be more aware of the human side of their policies.
30. Over the years I've done some pretty stupid things.
31. I am easily frightened.
32. I don't get much pleasure from chatting with people.
33. I try to keep all my thoughts directed along realistic lines and avoid flights of fancy.
34. I believe that most people are basically well-intentioned.
35. I don't take civic duties like voting very seriously.
36. I'm an even-tempered person.
37. I like to have a lot of people around me.
38. I am sometimes completely absorbed in music I am listening to.
39. If necessary, I am willing to manipulate people to get what I want.
40. I keep my belongings neat and clean.
41. Sometimes I feel completely worthless.
42. I sometimes fail to assert myself as much as I should.
43. I rarely experience strong emotions.
44. I try to be courteous to everyone I meet.
45. Sometimes I'm not as dependable or reliable as I should be.
46. I seldom feel self-conscious when I'm around people.
47. When I do things, I do them vigorously.
48. I think it's interesting to learn and develop new hobbies.
49. I can be sarcastic and cutting when I need to be.
50. I have a clear set of goals and work toward them in an orderly fashion.
51. I have trouble resisting my cravings.
52. I wouldn't enjoy vacationing in Las Vegas.
53. I find philosophical arguments boring.
54. I'd rather not talk about myself and my achievements.
55. I waste a lot of time before settling down to work.
56. I feel I am capable of coping with most of my problems.
57. I have sometimes experienced intense joy or ecstasy.
58. I believe that laws and social policies should change to reflect the needs of a changing
world.
59. I'm hard-headed and tough-minded in my attitudes.
60. I think things through before coming to a decision.
61. I rarely feel fearful or anxious.
62. I'm known as a warm and friendly person.
63. I have an active fantasy life.
64. I believe that most people will take advantage of you if you let them.
65. I keep myself informed and usually make intelligent decisions.
66. I am known as hot-blooded and quick-tempered.
67. I usually prefer to do things alone.
68. Watching ballet or modem dance bores me.
69. I couldn't deceive anyone even if I wanted to.
70. I am not a very methodical person.
71. I am seldom sad or depressed.
72. I have often been a leader of groups I have belonged to.
73. How I feel about things is important to me.
74. Some people think of me as cold and calculating.
75. I pay my debts promptly and in full.
76. At times I have been so ashamed I just wanted to hide.
77. My work is likely to be slow but steady.
78. Once I find the right way to do something, I stick to it.
79. I hesitate to express my anger even when it's justified.
80. When I start a self-improvement program, I usually let it slide after a few days.
81. I have little difficulty resisting temptation.
82. I have sometimes done things just for "kicks" or "thrills."
83. I enjoy solving problems or puzzles.
84. I'm better than most people, and I know it.
85. I am a productive person who always gets the job done.
86. When I'm under a great deal of stress, sometimes I feel like I'm going to pieces.
87. I am not a cheerful optimist.
88. I believe we should look to our religious authorities for decisions on moral issues.
89. We can never do too much for the poor and elderly.
90. Occasionally I act first and think later.
91. I often feel tense and jittery.
92. Many people think of me as somewhat cold and distant.
93. I don't like to waste my time daydreaming.
94. I think most of the people I deal with are honest and trustworthy.
95. I often come into situations without being fully prepared.
96. I am not considered a touchy or temperamental person.
97. I really feel the need for other people if I am by myself for long.
98. I am intrigued by the patterns I find in art and nature.
99. Being perfectly honest is a bad way to do business.
100. I like to keep everything in its place so I know just where it is.
101. I have sometimes experienced a deep sense of guilt or sinfulness.
102. In meetings, I usually let others do the talking.
103. I seldom pay much attention to my feelings of the moment.
104. I generally try to be thoughtful and considerate.
105. Sometimes I cheat when I play solitaire.
106. It doesn't embarrass me too much if people ridicule and tease me.
107. I often feel as if I'm bursting with energy.
108. I often try new and foreign foods.
109. If I don't like people, I let them know it.
110. I work hard to accomplish my goals.
111. When I am having my favorite foods, I tend to eat too much.
112. I tend to avoid movies that are shocking or scary.
113. I sometimes lose interest when people talk about very abstract, theoretical matters.
114. I try to be humble.
115. I have trouble making myself do what I should.
116. I keep a cool head in emergencies.
117. Sometimes I bubble with happiness.
118. I believe that the different ideas of right and wrong that people in other societies have may
be valid for them.
119. I have no sympathy for panhandlers.
120. I always consider the consequences before I take action.
Scoring
This test measures the 5 major traits of personality: Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness to
Experience, Agreeableness, and Conscientiousness. I’ll tell you how these traits are defined and
what the norms are for this test in our next class. First, compute your scores, and then bring the
results to class. Each trait has 6 subscales or facets, so there are 6 facets x 5 traits or 30 scales in
this measure. To compute your score on each scale, convert your responses to the test items
(levels of disagreement or agreement) into numbers, and add the numbers together, following the
template below. You might find it helpful to put this and the following pages alongside your
original responses, and circle the number value for each item based on what response you gave:

Neuroticism

Facet N1 = anxiety: _____


Item 1: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
Item 31: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
Item 61: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
Item 91: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
Facet N2 = angry hostility: _____
Item 6: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
Item 36: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
Item 66: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
Item 96: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
Facet N3 = depression: _____
Item 11: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
Item 41: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
Item 71: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
Item 101: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
Facet N4 = self-consciousness: _____
Item 16: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
Item 46: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
Item 76: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
Item 106: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
Facet N5 = impulsiveness: _____
Item 21: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
Item 51: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
Item 81: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
Item 111: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
Facet N6 = vulnerability: _____
Item 26: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
Item 56: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
Item 86: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
Item 116: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0

N total = N1 + N2 + N3 + N4 + N5 + N6: _____

Extraversion

E1 = warmth: _____
2: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
32: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
62: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
92: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
E2 = gregariousness: _____
7: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
37: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
67: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
97: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
E3 = assertiveness: _____
12: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
42: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
72: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
102: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
E4 = activity: _____
17: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
47: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
77: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
107: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
E5 = excitement-seeking: _____
22: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
52: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
82: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
112: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
E6 = positive emotions: _____
27: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
57: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
87: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
117: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4

E total = E1 + E2 + E3 + E4 + E5 + E6: _____

Openness to Experience

O1 = open to fantasy: _____


3: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
33: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
63: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
93: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
O2 = open to aesthetics: _____
8: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
38: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
68: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
98: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
O3 = open to feelings: _____
13: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
43: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
73: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
103: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
O4 = open to actions: _____
18: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
48: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
78: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
108: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
O5 = open to ideas: _____
23: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
53: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
83: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
113: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
O6 = open to values: _____
28: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
58: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
88: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
118: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4

O total = O1 + O2 + O3 + O4 + O5 + O6: _____

Agreeableness

A1 = trust: _____
4: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
34: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
64: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
94: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
A2 = straightforwardness: _____
9: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
39: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
69: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
99: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
A3 = altruism: _____
14: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
44: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
74: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
104: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
A4 = compliance: _____
19: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
49: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
79: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
109: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
A5 = modesty: _____
24: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
54: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
84: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
114: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
A6 = tender-mindedness: _____
29: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
59: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
89: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
119: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0

A total = A1 + A2 + A3 + A4 + A5 + A6: _____

Conscientiousness

C1 = competence: _____
5: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
35: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
65: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
95: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
C2 = order: _____
10: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
40: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
70: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
100: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
C3 = dutifulness: _____
15: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
45: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
75: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
105: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
C4 = achievement striving: _____
20: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
50: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
80: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
110: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
C5 = self-discipline: _____
25: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
55: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
85: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
115: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
C6 = deliberation: _____
30: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
60: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4
90: SD = 4 D = 3 N = 2 A = 1 SA = 0
120: SD = 0 D = 1 N = 2 A = 3 SA = 4

C total = C1 + C2 + C3 + C4 + C5 + C6: _____

Common questions

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The NEO PI-R examines conscientiousness by asking questions about dependability, orderliness, and self-discipline. Statements addressing punctuality, goal-setting, and a methodical approach to tasks are used to measure this trait, reflecting the individual's tendency to plan and act with diligence .

Self-reporting methods in assessments like the NEO PI-R can introduce biases such as social desirability bias, where respondents might choose answers that portray them in a more favorable light, and memory biases, which could affect the accuracy of their self-assessment .

Agreeableness, as measured by the NEO PI-R, reflects an individual's tendency for compassion, cooperation, and trust in interpersonal relationships. High scores in this domain suggest a predisposition towards harmony and altruism, influencing the quality and depth of social interactions and relationship building .

Culturally relevant factors can influence responses to the NEO PI-R by altering perceptions of traits valued in different societies, such as collectivism impacting responses to agreeableness-related items. This could lead to variability in how honesty or assertiveness is viewed, affecting interpretation and validity across cultural contexts .

The scale used in the NEO PI-R (ranging from 'strongly disagree' to 'strongly agree') allows for nuanced responses, capturing the variability in personality traits. This range supports high reliability by accommodating diverse individual differences and reducing the risk of forced-choice biases, thereby providing a more accurate reflection of traits .

Scoring high in the neuroticism domain of the NEO PI-R implies frequent experiences of negative emotions like anxiety and vulnerability. Such tendencies can affect mental health outcomes and daily functioning, indicating a potential need for strategies aimed at improving emotional regulation and stress management .

The NEO PI-R differentiates extraversion and agreeableness through specific facets associated with each trait. For example, extraversion includes excitement-seeking and sociability, whereas agreeableness focuses on trust and altruism. This distinction allows for a clearer understanding of social enthusiasm versus social harmony .

Educators can use NEO PI-R results to tailor their teaching strategies, fostering environments that accommodate diverse personality traits, like engaging extroverted students with group activities or providing quiet spaces for introverted individuals. Understanding traits such as openness or conscientiousness can guide the design of projects and deadlines .

The pattern of responses in the NEO PI-R related to neuroticism, such as agreement with statements about experiencing anxiety or mood swings, provides insights into emotional stability. Lower scores in neuroticism suggest higher emotional resilience and stability, indicating how an individual handles stress and challenges .

The NEO PI-R personality inventory assesses an individual's openness to experience by evaluating responses to statements that reflect curiosity, artistic sensitivity, and imagination. For example, agreement with items like having an active imagination or enjoying playing with theories can indicate higher openness .

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