NEO-PI-R

NEO Personality Inventory Revised (NEO PI-R)

Paul T. Costa Jr. and Robert R. McCrae, 1992. Spanish version by M.D. Avia, 1994, 2000

NAME:

FECHA: EDAD: SEXO:

MALE⃝
FEMALE ⃝

INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions carefully before starting. Check your
Answers on the answer sheet and write only in the place indicated. NO
write nothing in this notebook.
On the attached answer sheet, please mark your name in the indicated space.
Indicate your sex by marking the corresponding box under the title 'Sex'.
Write the date and your identification number, if you have been given one. Mark "I
"same" in the space where it says "Person being evaluated", since you are
describing himself, and write his age.
This questionnaire consists of 240 statements. Read them carefully and circle the
response that best corresponds to your agreement or disagreement with it.

Mark 'TD' if the statement is completely false or you are in total disagreement.
with her.
Mark 'D' if the statement is fundamentally false or you disagree with it. 1
she.
Mark "N" If the statement is approximately the same as true or false, if not
It can be decided, or if it is considered in relation to this.
affirmation.
Mark "A" if the statement is fundamentally true or if you agree with it.
she.
Mark 'TA' If the statement is completely true or you are totally on
Agreement with her.

There are no 'correct' or 'incorrect' answers, and you do not need to be an expert to fill it out.
this questionnaire. Describe yourself honestly and express your opinions on the
as accurately as possible.
Answer all items. Note that the answers are numbered on the sheet.
answers, and make sure to mark the answers in the corresponding space for the
appropriate number. If you make a mistake or change your mind, DO NOT DELETE! Put a cross
in the incorrect answer and circle the correct answer. Pass the sheet and
start with item 1.
 NEO-PI-A

I am not a person who worries much.

Most of the people I know I find very likable.
I have a very active imagination.
I tend to be cynical and skeptical about the intentions of the
others.
I am known for my prudence and common sense.
It often irritates me the way people treat me.
7 He fled from the crowds.
Aesthetic and artistic interests are not very important for
me.
I am neither cunning nor sly.
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 defend my opinions.
Without strong emotions, life would lack interest for me.
Some people believe that I am selfish and self-centered.
I try to diligently carry out everything that is given to me. 2
they entrust.
When dealing with others, I always fear making a fool of myself.
17 Both at work and in fun I have a style
paused.
I have some deeply rooted habits and opinions.
I would rather cooperate with others than compete with them.
I don't get angry about anything, I'm a bit laid-back.
I rarely go overboard in anything.
I often long for exciting experiences.
I often enjoy playing with theories or abstract ideas.
24 I don't mind bragging about my talents and achievements.
I am pretty good at organizing myself to finish things.
time.
Often I feel helpless and want someone else to solve it.
my problems.
27 Literally, I have never jumped for joy.
28 I believe that letting young people listen to people whose
opinions are controversial, they can only confuse you or
make them wrong.
Political leaders should be more aware of the side
human of its programs.
30 Throughout my life, I have done some rather
stupid.
I scare easily.
I don't really like chatting with people.
I try to make all my thoughts realistic and not leave
let the imagination soar.
I think that most people are generally good.
intention.
I don't take my civic duties, like voting, very seriously.
I am a peaceful person.
I like having a lot of people around.
Sometimes I get completely absorbed in the music that
I listen.
39 If necessary, I am willing to manipulate people to
get what I want.
I have my things well taken care of and clean.
41 A veces me parece que no valgo absolutamente nada.
42 Sometimes I am not able to defend my opinions as much as I would like.
should
I rarely experience strong emotions.
I try to be polite 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.
When I do things, I do them with energy. 3
I think it's interesting to learn and develop new hobbies.
I can be sarcastic and biting if I need to.
I have clear goals and I strive to achieve them.
ordered form.
I find it hard to resist my desires.
52 I wouldn't like to spend the holidays in gaming centers.
Las Vegas.
I find philosophical discussions boring.
54 I prefer not to talk about myself or my successes.
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.
I believe that laws and social norms should change.
para reflejar las necesidades de un mundo cambiante.
I am tough and not very sentimental in my attitudes.
I think very carefully about things before making a decision.
I rarely feel scared or anxious.
I am known as a warm and friendly person.
I have a lot of imagination.
I think that most people would take advantage of one if given the chance.
will leave.
I stay informed and generally make decisions.
smart.
I am considered hot-tempered and quick-witted.
67 In general, I prefer to do things alone.
I find watching ballet or modern dance boring.
69 Even if I wanted to, I couldn't fool 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 part of.
My feelings about things are important to me.
74 Some people think of me as cold and calculating.
I pay my debts promptly and in full.
At times I have been so embarrassed that I wanted to
hide myself.
77 My work may be slow but steady.
78 When I find the right way to do something, I hold on to it.
to her.
I find it difficult to express anger, even when I'm right.
80 When I start a program to improve something of mine, I
It is habitual for me to abandon it after a few days.
I find it easy to resist temptation.
82 Sometimes I have done things for mere excitement, seeking
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emotions.
I enjoy solving problems or puzzles.
I am better than most people, and I know it.
I am a productive person who always finishes my work.
When I am under strong stress, sometimes I feel like I am going to
to crumble
I am not a cheerful optimist.
I believe we should have the authorities.
religious ones to make decisions on moral issues.
89 Whatever we do for the poor and the elderly, we never
it will be too much.
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 wasting time daydreaming.
I think that most of the people I deal with are
honorable and trustworthy.
95 Many times I do not prepare in advance what I have to do.
I am not considered a difficult person or bad-tempered.
97 If I am alone for a long time, I feel a great need for the
people.
98 The forms I find in art and in nature
they awaken my curiosity.
Being absolutely honest is a bad way to do it.
business
I like to have everything in its place, so that I know
exactly where it is.
101 Sometimes I have felt a deep sense of guilt or
evil.
In meetings, I generally prefer that others speak.
I rarely pay much attention to my feelings about
moment.
I generally try to think of others and be
considered.
Sometimes I cheat when I play solitaire.
I am not very ashamed if people laugh at me and take me
the hair.
I often feel like I'm overflowing with energy.
I often try new foods or foods from other countries.
If I don’t like someone, I tell them.
I work hard to achieve my goals.
When I eat the foods I like the most, I tend to eat
too much.
I tend to avoid movies that are shocking or scary.
Sometimes I lose interest when people talk about issues.
very abstract and theoretical. 5
I try to be humble.
I find it hard to force myself to do what I have to do.
In emergency situations, I keep a cool head.
Sometimes I overflow with happiness.
In my opinion, the different ideas about what is right and what
what is wrong that other societies may be valid
for them.
119 The beggars do not inspire me sympathy.
120 Before undertaking an action, I always consider its
consequences.
I rarely worry about the future.
I really enjoy talking to people.
I like to focus on a fantasy or daydream and explore.
all their possibilities, allowing them to grow and
develop.
124 When someone is nice to me, I become suspicious.
I am proud of my wisdom.
I am often averse to people with whom
what I have to deal with.
127 Prefiero los trabajos que me permiten trabajar solo, sin que
others bother me.
128 Poetry has little or no effect on me.
I would hate for someone to think of me as a hypocrite.
130 It seems that I am never able to get organized.
131 When something goes wrong, I tend to blame myself.
132 Often others count on me to take
decisions.
I experience a wide variety of emotions or feelings.
I am not known for my generosity.
135 When I commit to something, you can always count on it.
with me to carry it to term.
I often feel inferior to others.
I am not as fast or as cheerful 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.
I don’t feel driven to achieve success.
I rarely give in to my impulses.
I like to be where the action is.
I like to do puzzles that make you squeeze your brain.
brain
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.
148 I believe that fidelity to one's own ideals and principles is
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more important than having an open mind.
Human needs should always come first.
of economic considerations.
I often do things impulsively.
I often worry about things that could go wrong.
I find it easy to smile and be outgoing with strangers.
153 I notice that my head begins to wander and dream,
I usually get occupied with something and start to concentrate on
an alternative task or activity.
My first reaction is to trust people.
155 It does not seem that he has had complete success in anything.
It's hard for me to lose my temper.
I would prefer to spend my vacation on a very crowded beach.
by people who in a secluded cabin in the mountains.
Certain types of music produce a fascination in me without
limits.
Sometimes I manage to get people to do what I want with tricks.
I want.
I tend to be somewhat picky or demanding.
I have a low opinion of myself.
I would prefer to go my own way than to be the leader of others.
I rarely realize the humor or the feelings that
they create different environments.
Most of the people I know find me likable.
I strictly adhere to my ethical principles.
I feel at ease in the presence of my bosses or other figures of
authority.
167 It usually seems like I am in a hurry.
Sometimes I make changes in the house just to try something out.
different.
If someone starts to fight with me, I will too.
willing to fight.
I do everything I can to achieve the most.
Sometimes I eat so much that I feel bad.
I love the excitement of roller coasters.
I have little interest in thinking about the nature of
universe or the human condition.
I think I am not better than others, regardless
of whatever their condition may be.
175 When a project gets too difficult, I feel
inclined to start a new one.
I can handle myself quite well in a crisis.
I am a cheerful and lively person.
I consider myself open-minded and tolerant of styles.
of the lives of others. 7
I believe that all human beings deserve respect.
I hardly ever make hasty decisions.
I have fewer fears than most people.
I have a strong emotional connection with my friends.
As a child, I rarely had fun pretending to be someone else.
(police, father, teacher, etc.)
I tend to think the best of people.
185 I am a very competent person.
186 A veces me he sentido amargado y resentido.
Social gatherings usually feel boring to me.
188 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.
190 I am not compulsive about cleanliness.
Sometimes things seem too gloomy and without
hope.
In conversations, I tend to be the one who talks the most.
193 I find it easy to empathize, to feel what others feel.
I consider myself a charitable person.
I try to do my work carefully, so that there is no need to
do it again.
If I have said or done something wrong to a person, it is very hard for me.
to be able to look at her face again.
My life has a fast pace.
On vacation, I prefer to return to a familiar and reliable place.
I am stubborn and headstrong.
I strive for perfection in everything I do.
Sometimes I do things impulsively and then I
I regret.
I am attracted to bright colors and ostentatious styles.
I have a lot of intellectual curiosity.
I would rather praise others than be praised.
There are so many little things to do that sometimes what I do
is to pass from all.
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 clear beliefs by the age of 25
For years, something has been wrong with them.

I feel sympathy for those who are less fortunate than I am.
When I go on a trip, I plan it carefully with
advance.
Sometimes terrifying thoughts come to my mind.
I take a personal interest in the people I work with. 8
213 I would have difficulty letting my mind wander without
control or address.
I have a lot of faith in human nature.
I am efficient and effective in my work.
Even the slightest discomfort can be frustrating.
I enjoy parties where there are many people.
I enjoy reading poetry that focuses more on feelings.
and images that in events.
I am proud of my knack for dealing with people.
I spend a lot of time looking for things I've lost.
Too often when things go wrong I
I feel discouraged and ready to throw in the towel.
I don't find it easy to take command of a situation.
223 Odd or singular things (like certain smells or names)
from distant places) can evoke strong states of
cheer up.
I step out of my way to help others, if I can.
I would have to be very sick to miss a day of work.
226 When someone I know does foolish things, I feel embarrassed.
alien.
I am a very active person.
228 When I go somewhere, I always follow the same path.
I often get into arguments with my family and
my colleagues.
I am a little addicted to work.
I am always able to keep my feelings under control.
control.
I like being part of the audience at events.
sports shoes.
I have a wide variety of intellectual interests.
234 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' of permissiveness is not in
absolute morality.
239 I would rather be known as a person
merciful as a righteous person.
Before answering a question, I think about it twice.

Please check that you have answered all the questions.