NEO PI-R

P.T. Costa, engineer & R.R. McCrae

INSTRUCTIONS

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instructions. Mark your answers on the answer sheet and
write only in the place indicated. DO NOT write anything in
this booklet. This inventory consists of 240 sentences. Read each sentence.
with attention, and mark in the answer sheet the alternative that
Better reflect your agreement or disagreement with what the statement says.
Indicate:

A: If the phrase is completely false in your case, if it is in total

disagreement with her.
B: If the phrase is frequently false, if it disagrees with
she.
C: If the statement is as true as it is false, if it cannot be decided, or if
You are considered neutral in relation to what is said.
in elia.
D: If the statement is frequently true, if you agree with
she.
E: If the sentence is completely true, if it is totally of
agreement with her.

There are no right or wrong answers, and there is no need to be

expert to answer this Questionnaire. Please answer honestly
and express your opinions in the most accurate way possible. Give a
response to all the sentences. Note that in the Answer Sheet
the spaces for answering are numbered, and make sure that
mark each answer in the corresponding space for the number
appropriate. If you make a mistake or change your mind, delete
completely what I had written first.

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I am not a person who worries much.
Most of the people I know are very likable.
I have a very active imagination.
I tend to be very cynical and skeptical regarding the intentions of
the others.
I am known for my prudence and common sense.
I am often irritated by the way people treat me.
He flees from the crowds.
8. Aesthetic and artistic aspects are not very important to me.
I am neither cunning nor deceptive.
10. I prefer to keep possibilities open rather than plan everything out.
in advance.
I rarely feel alone or sad.
I am dominant, energetic, and I stand by my opinions.
Without strong emotions, life would be lacking in interest for me.
Some people think I am selfish and egocentric.
15. I try to carry out all the things that are given to me conscientiously.
they commend.
16. When dealing with others, I always fear making a fool of myself.
Both at work and in fun, I have a laid-back style.
I have some deeply rooted habits and opinions.
I would prefer to cooperate with others rather than compete with them.
20, I'm not angry at all, I'm a little indifferent.
I rarely go overboard with anything.
I often long for emotional experiences.
I often enjoy playing with theories or abstract ideas.
24. I don't mind boasting about my talents and achievements.
25. I am pretty good at organizing myself to get things done.
time.
26. I often feel helpless and want someone else to solve my
problems.
27. Literally, I have never jumped for joy.
28. I believe that allowing young people to hear from people whose
opinions are controversial and can only confuse or mislead them.
29. Political leaders should be more aware of the side
human of their programs.

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30. I have done quite a few silly things throughout my life.
I get scared easily.
I don't really like chatting with people.
I try to make all my thoughts realistic and not let them
the imagination takes flight.
I believe that most people generally have good intentions.
I don't take my civic duties, like going to vote, very seriously.
I am a peaceful person.
I like to have a lot of people around.
Sometimes I get completely absorbed in the music I listen to.
39. If necessary, I am willing to manipulate people to
get what I want.
I have my things well taken care of and clean.
Sometimes it seems to me that I am worth absolutely nothing.
Sometimes I am not able to defend my opinions as much as I should.
should.
I rarely experience strong emotions.
I try to be courteous to everyone I know.
Sometimes I am not as formal or reliable as I should be.
I rarely feel shy when I'm with people.
47. When I do things, I do them with energy.
I believe it is interesting to learn and develop new hobbies.
49. I can be sarcastic and biting if necessary.
I have clear goals and I strive to achieve them.
ordered form.
It is hard for me to resist my desires.
52. I would not like to spend the holidays in the gaming centers of
Las Vegas.
I find philosophical discussions boring.
54. I prefer not to talk about my successes or about myself.
I waste a lot of time until I start working.
I believe I am capable of facing most of my
problems.
Sometimes I have experienced intense joy or ecstasy.
58. I believe that laws and social norms should change for
reflect the needs of a changing world.
I am tough and not very sentimental in my attitudes.
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60. I think very

Think carefully before making a decision.
I rarely feel afraid or anxious.
I am known as a warm or friendly person.
I have a lot of imagination.
64. I think most people would take advantage of you if they could.
he/she will leave.
I stay informed and generally make decisions.
intelligent.
66. They consider me hot-tempered and quick-witted.
In general, I prefer to do things alone.
I find classical ballet or modern dance boring.
69. Even if I wanted to, I couldn't deceive anyone.
I am not a very methodical person.
I rarely feel sad or depressed.
I have often been a leader in the groups I have been in.
How I feel about things is something important to me.
Some people think of me as cold and calculating.
75. I pay my debts punctually and in full.
76. At times I have been so embarrassed that I have wanted to
hide myself.
77. My work is probably slow but steady.
78. When I find a way to do something, I hold on to it.
I find it difficult to express anger, even if I am right.
80. When I start a program to improve something of mine, the usual
I left him a few days later.
I find it easy to resist a temptation.
Sometimes I have done things for mere excitement, seeking
emotions.
I enjoy solving problems or puzzles.
I am better than most people and I am sure of it.
I am a productive person who always finishes my work.
86. When I'm under a lot of stress, sometimes I feel like I'm going to
to crumble
I am not a cheerful optimist.
I believe we should have the religious authorities.
to make decisions about moral issues.
89. Whatever we do for the poor and the elderly, we never
it will be too much.

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Sometimes I act first and then think.

I often feel tense and restless.
Many people think that I am somewhat cold and distant.
I don’t like to waste time daydreaming.
I believe that most of the people I deal with are honest and
reliable.
95. Many times I don't prepare in advance what I have to do.
I don't consider myself a fussy or bad-tempered person.
97. If I am alone for a long time, I feel a strong need for people.
98. I am intrigued by the shapes I find in art and
in nature.
99. Being absolutely honest is not good for doing business.
I like to have everything in its place, so that I know
exactly where it is.
Sometimes I have felt a deep sense of guilt or sin.
In meetings, I generally prefer that others speak.
I rarely pay much attention to my feelings.
moment.
104. Generally, I try to think of others and be considerate.
Sometimes I cheat when I entertain myself with games.
solitary.
I’m not very ashamed if people laugh at me and take me as the
hair.
I often feel like I'm bursting with energy.
I often try new foods or foods from other countries.
109. If I don't like someone, I tell them.
I work hard to achieve my goals.
111. When I eat the foods I like the most, I tend to eat
too much.
112. I tend to avoid movies that are too violent and terrifying.
Sometimes I lose interest when people talk about issues
very abstract and theoretical.
I try to be humble.
115. I find it hard to force myself to do what I have to do.
116. In emergency situations, I keep a cool head,
117. Sometimes I overflow with happiness.
118. In my opinion, the different ideas about what is right and what
it is wrong that other societies may be valid for them.

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119. Beggars do not inspire sympathy in me.

120. Before undertaking an action, I always consider its
consequences.
I rarely worry about the future.
I enjoy talking to people very much.
I like to focus on a daydream or fantasy and, letting it go.
grow and develop, explore all its possibilities.
124. When someone is nice to me, I feel suspicious.
I am proud of my sensibility.
I often end up feeling uncomfortable with people.
with whom I have to deal.
I prefer jobs that allow me to work alone, without being interrupted.
bother the others.
128. Poetry has little or no effect on me.
I would hate for someone to think that I am a hypocrite.
130. It seems that I am never able to get organized.
When something goes wrong, I tend to blame myself.
132. Others often rely on me for decisions.
decisions.
I experience a wide variety of emotions or feelings.
134. I am not known for my generosity.
135. When I commit to something, it can always be counted on.
with me to see it through.
I often feel inferior to others.
I am not as lively or animated as other people.
I prefer to spend time in familiar environments.
139. When I have been offended, what I try to do is forgive and forget.
140. I do not feel compelled to achieve success.
I rarely give in to my impulses.
I like to be where the action is.
143. I like to do puzzles that are quite challenging.
resolve them.
I have a very high opinion of myself.
145. When I start a project, I almost always finish it.
I often find it difficult to make up my mind.
I don’t consider myself especially cheerful.

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148. I believe that fidelity to one's own ideals and principles is

more important than having an open mind.
Human needs should always come first.
economic considerations.
I often do things on a whim.
151. I often worry about things that could go wrong.
I find it easy to smile and be open with strangers.
153. If I notice that my mind starts to wander and dream,
I usually get busy with something and start to concentrate on it.
alternative task or activity.
My first reaction is to trust people.
I don't think I have had complete success in anything.
It's hard for me to lose my temper.
I would prefer to spend the holidays on a very crowded beach
that in a remote cabin in the forest.
Certain types of music produce an endless fascination for me.
Sometimes I manage to trick people into doing what I want.
I want.
I tend to be somewhat finicky about order.
I have a low opinion of myself.
I would rather go my own way than be the leader of others.
163. I rarely notice the humor or emotions that
They exist in every environment.
Most of the people I know find me likable.
165. I strictly adhere to my ethical principles.
I feel comfortable in the presence of my bosses or other figures of authority.
authority.
I usually feel like I'm in a hurry.
Sometimes I make changes to the house just to try something different.
169. If someone starts to fight with me, I will too.
willing to fight.
I strive to achieve what I am capable of.
Sometimes I eat so much that I feel sick.
I love the excitement of roller coasters in amusement parks.
attractions.

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173. I have
little interest in thinking about the nature of the universe or of
the human condition.
174. I think I am no better than others, regardless of
whatever their condition.
175. When a project becomes too difficult, I feel
inclined to start a new one.
176. I can behave quite well in a crisis.
I am a cheerful and lively person.
178. I consider myself open-minded and tolerant of styles of
life of others.
179. I believe that all human beings deserve respect.
I almost never make hasty decisions.
I have fewer fears than most people.
I have strong emotional ties with my friends.
As a child, I rarely enjoyed playing pretend as someone else (like a police officer,
father, teacher, etc.
I tend to think the best of people.
I am a very competent person.
Sometimes I have felt bitter and resentful.
187. Social gatherings are usually boring to me.
Sometimes, when I read poetry or contemplate a work of art, I feel
a deep emotion or excitement.
Sometimes I intimidate or flatter people to get them to do what I want.
I want.
I am not compulsive about cleaning.
191. Sometimes things seem too gloomy and without
hope.
192. In conversations, I tend to be the one who talks the most.
I find it easy to empathize, to feel what others feel.
I consider myself a charitable person.
I try to do my tasks carefully, so that there won't be any need to
do them again.
196. If I have said or done something wrong to someone, it costs me a lot.
to be able to face her again.
My life has a fast pace.
198. On vacation, I prefer to return to a familiar and reliable place.
I am stubborn and obstinate.

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200. I strive to reach the
perfection in everything I do.
Sometimes I do things impulsively and then I regret it.
I am drawn to bright colors and flashy styles.
I am very curious about intellectual topics.
I would prefer to praise others than to be praised.
There are so many little things to do that sometimes what I do
it is to attend to none.
206. When it seems that everything is going wrong, I can still make good
decisions.
I rarely use words like fantastic or sensational to
describe my experiences.
I believe that if a person does not have their beliefs clear by the age of 25
For years, something has not been going well for him.

209. I feel sympathy for those who are less fortunate than me.
210. When I go on a trip, I plan it carefully in advance.
211. Sometimes terrifying thoughts come to my mind.
I take a personal interest in the people I work with.
I would have difficulty letting my mind wander without
control or direction.
I have a lot of faith in human nature.
I am efficient and effective in my work.
Even the slightest inconveniences can be frustrating to me.
I enjoy parties where there are a lot of people.
I enjoy reading poems that focus more on feelings and
images that in events.
I am proud of my cunning in dealing with people.
I spend a lot of time looking for things I've lost.
Too often when things go wrong I feel
discouraged and about to throw in the towel.
222. I don't find it easy to take control of a situation.
223. Strange or singular things (like certain smells or names of
distant places can evoke strong moods in me.
224. I step aside from my path to help others, if I can.
I would have to be really sick to miss a day of
work.
226. When someone I know does silly things, I feel embarrassed.
strange.

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I am a very active person.
228. When I go somewhere, I always follow the same path.
I often get entangled in discussions with my family and my
companions.
I am a bit of a workaholic.
231. I am always able to keep my feelings under control.
I like to be part of the audience at sporting events.
I have a wide variety of intellectual interests.
I am a superior person.
I have a lot of self-discipline.
I am quite emotionally stable.
I laugh easily.
I consider that the new morality concerning what is allowed does not.
it is by no means a morality.
239. I would rather be known as a merciful person.
that like a righteous person.
240. Before answering a question, I think about it twice.

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