16PF
16PF
TEST PROFILE
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1967-.68 EDTION
FORM A
16 PF
questions to see what attitudes and interesta you
Inside this booklet are some
WHAT TO DO: answers because everyone has the right to his
are no "right" and "wrong" resulta, you will wo nt to
have. There best advice Irom yoUr
get the
own vieys. lo be able to
then exartly snd truly.
you, turn this booklet over ana toe
separate "Answcr Sheet" has not been given to
if a
the back page.
off the Answer Sheet on of the Angwer Sheot
narne and all other information ásked for on the top line
Write your whether vOu
you can see
sample questiTns below so that questions in this beok
First you should answer tine four read the
starting, Aithough you are to
need to ask anything before on the answer sheet
(alongside the same number as in
answers
iet, you must record your
the booklet). examples and mark
anSWers to each question. Read the following
There are three p0ssible Fill in the left
where it says "Examples."
yOUr answers at the top of your answer sheet answer choice
answer choice is the "a' answer., in the middle bOx i: your
hand box if s our the e"answer.
is the "b" 9nswer, and in the right-hand hox if you choose
EXAMPLES:
3. Money cannot bring happiness.
1. Ilike to watch team games. b. in between. C. no ( false).
b. occasionally, C. no. a. yes (true),
a. yes,
.*
. .
14 You can almost
for this test clearly in alWay8 notice oT a man's face
Ihave the inskructions when he is dishonest.
mind. b. in
3. yes,
b. uncertain,
a. yes, between, C. no.
7. I make smart, sarcastic remarks to people ifI 19. When criticized wrongly for 8omething I did
not do, I:
think they deserve it. a. have no feeling of guilt,
a. generally, b. sometimes, C. never.
b. in between,
c. still feel a bit guilty.
8. I prefer semiclassical music to popuiar tunes.
b. uncertain, C. false. 20. Money can buy almost everything.
a. true,
a. yes, b. uncertain, C. no.
9. If I saw two neighbors' children fighting, I 21. My decisions are governed more by my:
would:
a. leave them to settle it, a. heart,
b. uncertain, b. feelings and reason equaliy,
C. reason with them, C. head.
10. On social occasions I: 22. Most people would be happier if they lived
more with their fellows and did the same
a. readily come forward,
things as others.
b. in between,
background. a.. yes, b. in between, C. no.
. prefer to stay quietly in the
23. I"occasionally get puzzled, when looking in a
11. It would be more interesting to be: mirror, as to which is my right and left.
construction engineer, a. true, b. uncertair, C. fals.
b, uncertain,
c. a writer of plays.
24. When talking, I like:
12. I would rather stop in the street to watch a. to say thisgs, just aS (hey occur to me,
3n artist painting than listen to some people b. in between,
having a quarrel. . to get my thoughts wll organized first.
a. true, b, uncertain, c. false,
25. When something rsly makes me furious, I
1i. I can gene: ally put up with conceited people, find I calm down Again quite quickly.
even though they brag or show they think a. yes, b. in between. C. no.
loo well -of themselves.
a. yes, o. in bet ween, C. no. (End, colunn 1on answer eheet.)
26. Wíth the sane hours and pay, it would be more bad
39. For parents, it is more important to:
interesting tu be: I fI
a. help their children develop 1 . a .a f
their
a. a carpenter or cook,
b. uncertain,
C. a waiter in a good restaurant.
40.
b. in between,
C. teach their children how to
In a g'oup task I would rather:
control afemot
fectioions,ns. b, u
C .a
57. When I get upset, Itry hard to hide my feel 69. People sometimes warn me that I shÍw my ex
ings from others. citement in voice and manner too òbviously.
a. true, b. in between, C. false. a. yes, b. in between,: C no.
70. As a teenager, if Idiffered in opinion from m
58. I like to go out to a show or entertainment: parents, I usually:
a. more than once a week (more than average), a. kept my own 9pinion,
b. about once aweek (average), b. in between,
C. less than once a week (less than average). c. accepted their authority,
59. I think that plenty of freedom is more impor 71. I would prefer to have an office of my ow
tant than good manners and respect for the not sharing it with another pers0T.
law. a. yes, b.- uncertain,
a, true, b. uncertain, c. false.
72. I would rather enjoy life quietly in y ow
60. I tend to keep quiet in the presence of senior way than be adnired for my achievements.
persons (people of greater experience, age, or a. true, b..uncertain, C. false.
rank).
a. yes, b. in between, C. no.
73. I feel mature in most things.
a. true, b. uncertain, C. false.
61. I find it hard to address or recite to a large 74. Ifind myseli upset rather than helped by t
gToup.
kind of criticism that many people offer or
a. yes, b. in between, C. Ro. a. oftel, b. occasionally, C. ever.
62. I have a good sense of 75. Iam always able to keep the expression of n
tell which is North, direction (find it easy to
South, East, or West) feelings under exact control.
when in a strange place. a. yes, b. in between, C. no.
a. yes, b. in between, C. no,
(End, column 3 on answer sheet.y
invention, I would prefer: 89. Business superiors or members of my
76. In starting a useful
a. working on it in the laboratory,
b. uncertain,
c. selling it to people.
as a rule, find
real cause.
a. true,
fault with me on!y
b. inbetween, C. false.
{amily,
when there
is to: 90. In streets or stores, I dislike the
77. "Surrrise" is to "strange" as "fear" persons stare at people. way somno
a. brave, b. anxious, c. terrible.
a. yes, b. in between, C. no.
78. Which of the following fractions is not in the 91. On a long jouYney, Iwould prefer to:
same class as the others?
a. read something profound, but
a. 3/7, b. 3/9, c. 3/11. b. uncertain, interesting.
C. pass the time talkiDg casualy with a
79. Scme people seem to igrore or avoid me, passenger.
fellow
although Idon't know why.
a. irue, b. uncertain, C. false. 92. In a situation which may become
dangerous, I
believe in making a fuss and speaking
80. People treat me less reasonably than my good if up even
calmness and politeness are lost.
intentions deserve. a. yes, b. in between, C. no.
a. often, b. occrsiona!ly, C. never.
93. If acquaintances treat me badly and show they
81. The use of foul language, even when it is dislike me:
a mixed group of men and wornen, not in
still dis a. it doesn't upset me a bit,
gusts me. b. in between,
a. yes, b. in
between, c. Itend to get
C, no.
downhearted.
82. I have decidedly fewer 94. I find it embarrassing to have
ple. friends than most pc0 ments bestowed on me. praise or compli
a. ye, b. in between, a. yes, b. in
C. no. between, C. no,
are unreasonable, I just: 116..I nerer feel the urge to doodle and fidget when
104. When people kept sitting still at a meeting.
a. keep quiet, a. true, b. uncertain, c. false.
b. uncertain,
c. despise them.
117. If someone tells me something which I know is
whiie I am listening to Wiong, Iam more likely to say to myself:
105. If people talk loud!y
music, I: be a. "He is a liar."
o. the music and not
a. can keep my mind b. in between,
bothered, c. "Apparently he is misinformed."
b. in between,
and annoys me.
c. find it spoils my enjoyment 118. I feel somne punishment is coming to me
even
when I have done nothing wrong.
as:
106. I think I am beiter described á. often, b. occasionally,
C. never.
a. polite and quiet,
b. in between, 119. The idea that sickness comes as much frot,.
C. forceful.
mentalas physical causes is much exaggerated.
b. in between, C. no.
107. I attend social functions only when Ihave to, a. yes,
and stay away any other time.
b, uncertain, C. no. 120. The pomp and 'splendor of any big state cere
a. yes, mony are things which should be preserved.
a. yes, b. in between, C. no.
108. To be cautious and expect little is better than
to be happy at heart, always expecting success. 121. It bothers me if people think I am being too
a. true, b. uncertain, e. false. unconventional or odd.
a. a lot, b. somewhat, C. not at all.
109. In thinking of difficulties in my work, I:
a. try to plan ahead, before I meet them, 122. In const1ruting something I would rather
b. in between, work:
C. assume I can nandle them when they come.
a. with a committee,
b. uncertain,
110. I find it easy to mingle among people at a C. on my own.
social gathering.
a. true, .b. uncertain, C. false. 123. I have periods when it's hard to stop u Uod
of self-pity.
111. Wher. a hit of diplomacy and persuasion are a. often, b. occasionally, C. never.
needed to get peopBe moving, I am generally
the one asked to do it. 124. Often I get angry with people too quickly.
ä. yes, b. in between, C. no. b. in between, C. no,
a. yes,
112. It would be more interesting to be: 125. I can always change old habits without diffi
a guidance worker helping young people find culty and without slipping back.
jobs, a. yes, b. in between, C. no.
b. unceria:n,
C. a manager in efficiency engineering. End, co'umn 5 on anwer sheet.)
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! 126. If the earnings were the same, I would rather 139. If a good remark of mine is paIsed by. I.
be: a. let it go,
a. a lawyer, b. in between,
b. uncertain, C. give people a chance to hear it again.
C. a navigator or pilot..
140. I would like to work as a
127. "Better" is to "worst" as "slower" is to:
criminals on parole.
probation officer with
a. fast, b. best, C. quickest. a. yes, b. in between, C. no.
128. WVhich of the following should come next at
end of this row of letters: the 141, One should be careful about mixing with
2
a. oxXX, b.
x0000XX000XXx?
o0XX, kinds of strangers, since there are all
C. X000.
infection and so on. dangers of
129. When the time comes for a. yes, b. uncertain, C. no.
planned and looked forward something I have
to, I occasionally
do not feel up to going. 142. In traveling abroad, I would
expertly conducted tour than rather
a. true. b. in go on an
between, C. false.
plan by myself
the places I wish to visit.
130. I can work carefully on most things without
being bothered a. yes, b. unceriain, C. no,
by people making a lot of
around me. noise
a. yes, b. in between, 143. I am properly regarded as only a
C. n .
half-successful persor. plodding,
131. I
tooccasionally
tell a. yes, b. uncertain,
strangers things that C. no.
me important,
ask abóut them. regardless of whether seem
they 144. If people take
a. yes, b. in do not advantage of my
resent it and I soon forget.friendliress, I
between, C. n0.
a.
132. I spend much of my true, b, uncertain, C. false.
spare time talking with
friends about social events enjoyed in the past. 145. If a heated
a. yes, b. in between, members argument developed between other
C. no. taking part in a group
133: Ienjoy doing "daring,"
would: discussion, I
a. like to see a
for fun," foolhardy things "just b. in between, winner."
a. yes, b. in (. wish that it
between, C. no. would be smoothed over.
134. Ifind the sight of an
ing. untidy room very annoy 146. I like to do my
planning alone,
a. b. in uptions and suggestions without inter
yes.
between, C. no). a. yes, b. in
from others.
135. I consider myself a between, C. no,
137. I enjov music that is: 149. I get tense as I think of all the things lying
a. light, dry, and ahead of me.
b. in bet brisk,
C. ween, a. yes, b. sometimes, C. n0.
emotional and sentimental.
138. I :dmire the 150, If people shout suggestions when I'm playing
of a beauty of a poem more than that a game, it doesn't upset me.
well-made
d, yes,
gun.
b.
a. true, b. uncertain, . falsE.
uncertain, C. N0.
(Erd, colKn 6 oN &nwer ahee.)
165 Talk ith oydinary. hatit-tsnd. rrent iofal
interesting tn
be m)e A. s of ten quite
151 It would b. in bet ween, infereating and has a lyt to it.
a, an artist, t. annoys me héeause it deala with trifles and
h. uncetain. running Acuh,
seIelary properlv Iacka depth.
C. A does not
following words 166 Some things rnake ne 80 angry that find it
of the ofhers ?
152 IWhich
helong with
the C. most. best nnt to spe ak.
b. son. . yes, h. in hetween.
A. An. 'rose'" is to:
"heat AS C. scent. 167. In education, it is more important to:
FIAme'" is to
b. red petals,
153. a, thoI, sleep. a. give the child enough af fection,
disturbing my b. in between,
vivid dreams, c. have the child learn desirable habits and
I have
154. 8. attitudes.
often,
b. occasionallv,
C. practically never.
something's be undisturhed person,
really against the risk. 168. People regard me as a solid,
downs in circumstances.
the odds are believe in taking unmoved by ups and
155. If scess, I still a. ye8, b. in between, C. no.
ing & b. in between, t. no.
a. yes,
what the group let reason lead it to new
when I know so wellbecome the one ir 169. I think society shouldaside old habits or mere
156. I like itdo that I naturally customs and throw
has to traditions.
command. C. n0. b. in between, C. no.
b. in between, a. yes,
#. yes, correctness
ther dress with quiet important in the modern
157. I would raeye-catehing persönal style. 170. I think it is more
than with uncertain, C. false. world to solve:
a. true, b.
a. the question of
moral purpose,
to me
evening with a quiet hobby appeals b, uncertain,
difficulties.
158. An party. C. the political
more than a lively
b. uncertain, C. false.
a. true,
suggestions of by:
171. Ilearn betterwell-written
I close my mind to well-meant shouldn't. reading a book,
159. know I a.
others, even though I b. in between,
a. occasionally, b. hardly ever, C. never. discussion.
C. joining a group
anything,
a point. in deciding
160. I always make itrules way instead of acting on
to refer to basic of right and wrong. 172. I like to go my own
b. in between, C. nO. approved rules. C. false.
a. yes, b. uncertain,
a. true,
me at
161. I somewhat dislike having a group watch
sure that what I am say
work. 173. I like to wait till I am put forth an argument
2. yes, b. in between, C. no.
ing is correct, before I
always possible to get things a. always,
162. Because it is not reasonable methods, it is b. generally,
done by gradual, to use force. C. only if it's practicable.
Sometimes necessary
C. false.
b. in between, "get on my nerves
174. Small things sometimes
a. true,
realize they are trivia
unbearably, though I
163. In school I preferred (or prefer): b. in between, C. no.
a. English, a. yes,
b. uncertain,
on the spur of t
e. mathematics or arithmetic. 175. I don't often say things
moment that I greatly regret.false,
164. I have soinetimes been troubled by people's
back, a. true, b. uncertain, c.
saying bad things about me behind my
with no grounds at all. (End, column 7 on
anawer aheet.)
a. yes, b. uncertain, C. no.
enthusiastic person.
would 182. I am considered a very
with a charity drive, I
176. If asked to Work ween. C. n0.
A. ye8, b. in bet
a. accept,
b. uncertain,
busy. 183. I like a job that offers change, variety, and
c. politely say I'm too travel, even if it involves some danger.
belong b. in between,
the following words loes not a. yes, C. no.
77. Which ofothers ?
with the
a. wide, b. zigzag. c. straight. 184. Iam a fairly strict person, insisting on always
do'ng things as correctly as possible.
"nèer" A to.
8. "Soon" is to "never" as a. true, b. in between, C. false.
a. nowhere, b. far, C. away.
0. I ann known as an "idea man" whe almost 186. I'mn the energetic type who keeps busy.
always puts forward some ideas on a problem. a. yes, b. uncertain, C. no.,
a. yes, b. in between, C. no.
187. I ann sure there are no questions that I have
Ithink I am better at showing. skipped or failed to answer properly.
a. nerve in meeting challenges, a. yes. b. uncertain, C. no,
b. uncertain,
c. tolerance of other people's wishes. (End of test.)