Introduction...

This report is to be used in conjunction with professional judgment.  The statements it contains should be viewed as hypotheses to be validated against other sources of data such as interviews, biographical data, and other assessment results. 

All information in the report is confidential and should be treated responsibly. 

The 16PF Fifth Edition Administrator’s Manual contains background information and a detailed explanation about this report.

RESPONSE STYLE INDICES...

All response style indices are within the normal range.

Sten

Factor

Left Meaning

             Low                Average                  High

Right Meaning

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

4

Warmth (A)

Reserved

X

Warm

5

Reasoning (B)

Concrete

X

Abstract

9

Emotional Stability (C)

Reactive

X

Emotionally Stable

10

Dominance (E)

Deferential

X

Dominant

4

Liveliness (F)

Serious

X

Lively

8

Rule-Consciousness (G)

Expedient

X

Rule-Conscious

6

Social Boldness (H)

Shy

X

Socially Bold

5

Sensitivity (I)

Utilitarian

X

Sensitive

4

Vigilance (L)

Trusting

X

Vigilant

3

Abstractedness (M)

Grounded

X

Abstracted

5

Privateness (N)

Forthright

X

Private

2

Apprehension (O)

Self-Assured

X

Apprehensive

7

Openness to Change (Q1)

Traditional

X

Open to Change

9

Self-Reliance (Q2)

Group-Oriented

X

Self-Reliant

7

Perfectionism (Q3)

Tolerates Disorder

X

Perfectionist

1

Tension (Q4)

Relaxed

X

Tense

VOCATIONAL ACTIVITIES...

Different occupational interests have been found to be associated with different personality qualities.  The following section compares Mr. White’s personality to these known associations.

The information below indicates the degree of similarity between Mr. White’s personality characteristics and each of the six Holland Occupational Types (Self-Directed Search; Holland, 1985).

Those occupational areas for which Mr. White’s personality profile shows the highest degree of similarity are described in greater detail.  Descriptions are based on item content of the Self-Directed Search as well as the personality predictions of the Holland types as measured by the 16PF.

Remember that this information is intended to expand Mr. White’s range of career options rather than to narrow them.

All comparisons should be considered with respect to other relevant information about Mr. White, particularly his interests, abilities, and other personal resources.

Sten

Factor

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

9

Realistic

X

8

Investigative

X

8

Conventional

X

7

Enterprising

X

5

Artistic

X

5

Social

X

Realistic = 9...

Mr. White shows personality characteristics similar to Realistic persons.

Persons who score high on this theme indicate a preference for physical activity and for working with tools and machinery.  They tend to be reserved and somewhat aloof with others and may not like extensive social interaction.

Activities that can be pursued independently may be more to their liking.

Realistic persons show interest in the function and purpose of objects.  They are also self-assured and tend not to worry about what others think.  Many Realistic persons indicate a proclivity for activities such as electronic, mechanical, or automotive products, or a willingness to take coursework in those areas.

It may be worthwhile to explore whether Mr. White’s interests include activities involving physical exertion, knowledge of mechanical principles, or manual dexterity.

Investigative = 8...

Mr. White shows personality characteristics similar to Investigative persons.

Such persons typically have good reasoning ability and enjoy the challenge of problem solving.  They tend to have critical minds, are curious, and are open to new ideas and solutions.  Investigative persons tend to be reserved and somewhat impersonal; they may prefer working independently. 

They tend to be concerned with the function and purpose of materials rather than aesthetic principles. 

Mr. White may enjoy working with ideas and theories, especially in the scientific realm.

It may be worthwhile to explore whether Mr. White enjoys doing research, reading technical articles, or solving challenging problems.

Conventional = 8...

Mr. White shows personality characteristics similar to Conventional persons, who tend to be methodical, systematic, and extremely precise.

Such individuals may prefer working in a highly structured environment.

Conventional persons focus on practical issues and do not get lost in the world of fanciful ideation.  They often have excellent organizational skills, clerical ability, and / or office skills.

It may be worthwhile to explore whether Mr. White enjoys dealing with facts and figures or is adept at organizing information.

Degree of compatibility between top two themes...

The first two themes are highly compatible, and jobs that involve both areas should be common.

A

B

C

E

F

G

H

I

L

M

N

O

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

IM

IN

AC

Raw Scores

10

8

20

20

8

20

14

10

6

2

10

2

20

18

16

0

18

0

63

# Missing

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0