NEO™ Personality Inventory-3

Interpretive Report
Developed By

Paul T. Costa, Jr., PhD,

Robert R. McCrae, PhD,
and PAR Staff

Client Information
Results For : Sample Client
Client ID : Sample 1234
Age : 41
Date of Birth : 08/01/1969
Gender : Female
Test Form : S (NEO-PI-3)
Test Date : 08/01/2010
____________________________
Normative Group : Adult / Gender Specific

The following report is based on research using adult and adolescent samples and is intended to
provide information on the basic dimensions of personality. The interpretive information
contained in this report should be viewed as only one source of hypotheses about the individual
being evaluated. No decisions should be based solely on the information contained in this report.
This material should be integrated with all other sources of information in reaching professional
decisions about this individual. This report is confidential and intended for use by qualified
professionals only; it should not be released to the individual being evaluated. “Your NEO-PI-3
Summary” provides a report in lay terms that may be appropriate for feedback to the client.

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NEO-PI-3 T-Score Profile

T-Score

T-Score
≥ 80
≥ 80

70
70
 60
60

50
50

40
40

30
30

≤ 20
≤ 20
N
E
O
A
C
N1
N2
N3
N4
N5
N6
E1
E2
E3
E4
E5
E6
O1
O2
O3
O4
O5
O6
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
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NEO-PI-3 Data Table

Scale Raw Score T Score Range

Factors

(N) Neuroticism --- 75 Very High

(E) Extraversion --- 29 Very Low

(O) Openness --- 34 Very Low

(A) Agreeableness --- 51 Average

(C) Conscientiousness --- 46 Average

Neuroticism Facets

(N1) Anxiety 27 67 Very High

(N2) Angry Hostility 19 61 High

(N3) Depression 28 75 Very High

(N4) Self-Consciousness 30 80 Very High

(N5) Impulsiveness 21 61 High

(N6) Vulnerability 24 78 Very High

Extraversion Facets

(E1) Warmth 16 32 Very Low

(E2) Gregariousness 7 28 Very Low

(E3) Assertiveness 7 33 Very Low

(E4) Activity 11 35 Low

(E5) Excitement-Seeking 7 32 Very Low

(E6) Positive Emotions 8 22 Very Low

Openness Facets

(O1) Fantasy 10 34 Very Low

(O2) Aesthetics 14 43 Low

(O3) Feelings 22 51 Average

(O4) Actions 9 29 Very Low

(O5) Ideas 8 31 Very Low

 (O6) Values 16 39 Low

Agreeableness Facets

(A1) Trust 21 52 Average

(A2) Straightforwardness 16 39 Low

(A3) Altruism 20 38 Low

(A4) Compliance 16 48 Average

(A5) Modesty 28 69 Very High

(A6) Tender-Mindedness 17 37 Low

Conscientiousness Facets

(C1) Competence 15 34 Very Low

(C2) Order 15 42 Low

(C3) Dutifulness 17 36 Low

(C4) Achievement Striving 16 43 Low

(C5) Self-Discipline 16 41 Low

(C6) Deliberation 19 53 Average

Validity Indices
Validity indices (i.e., A and C questions, total number of items missing, and response set) are
within normal limits.

Basis of Interpretation
This report compares the respondent to other adult women. It is based on self-reports of the
respondent.
At the broadest level, personality can be described in terms of five basic dimensions or factors.
NEO-PI-3 domain scores provide good estimates of these five factors by summing the six facets
in each domain. Domain scores can be calculated easily by hand and are therefore used on the
(hand-scored) Profile Form. More precise estimates of standing on the five factors, however, are
provided by factor scores, which are a weighted combination of scores on all 30 facets (see Table
4 in the NEO™ Inventories Professional Manual). Factor scores are best calculated by computer.
Because factor scores have somewhat higher convergent and discriminant validity, they are used
as the basis of this report. In general, domain T scores and factor T scores are very similar;
occasionally, however, they differ. In these cases, the factor T score, which incorporates
information from all 30 facets, is usually a more accurate description of the individual.
Factor scores are used to describe the individual at a global level, based on a composite of facet
scale scores. To the extent that there is wide scatter among facet scores within a domain,
interpretation of that domain and factor becomes more complex. Interpretive statements at the
factor level may occasionally conflict with interpretive statements at the facet level. In these
cases, particular attention should be focused on the facet scales and their interpretations.

Global Description of Personality: The Five Factors

The most distinctive feature of this individual's personality is her standing on the factor of
Neuroticism. Individuals scoring in this range are prone to experience a high level of negative
emotion and frequent episodes of psychological distress. They are moody, overly sensitive, and
dissatisfied with many aspects of their lives. They are generally low in self-esteem and may have
unrealistic ideas and expectations. They are worriers who typically feel insecure about
themselves and their plans. Friends and neighbors of such individuals might characterize them as
nervous, self-conscious, high-strung, and vulnerable in comparison with the average person. (It is
important to recall that Neuroticism is a general personality dimension, and high Neuroticism
scores in themselves do not imply that the individual is suffering from any psychological
disorder.)
This person is very low in Extraversion. Such people are quite introverted, preferring to do most
things alone or with small groups of people. They avoid large, loud parties and do not enjoy
meeting new people. They are usually quiet and unassertive in group interactions. They rarely
experience strong positive feelings like joy or excitement. Those who know such people would
probably describe them as reserved, serious, retiring, and loners. The fact that these individuals
are introverted does not necessarily mean that they lack social skills--many introverts function
very well in social situations, although they might prefer to avoid them. Note also that
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introversion does not imply introspection; these individuals are likely to be thoughtful and
reflective only if they are also high in Openness.
Next, consider the individual's level of Openness. Very low scorers like her have a strong
preference for the familiar and pragmatic. They like routine and are set in their ways, with little
desire for change in themselves or their world. They are generally not responsive to inner
feelings and are unmoved by art and beauty. Their respect for authority and their reluctance to
question established values may make them defenders of tradition. Peers rate such people as
down-to-earth, conforming, unadventurous, and conventional. Closed individuals, as a rule, do
not have many intellectual interests. However, this does not mean that they lack intellectual
ability; it means only that they tend to direct their intelligence to a narrow circle of problems that
are important to them.
This person is average in Conscientiousness. Women who score in this range have a normal level
of need for achievement. They are able to set work/school aside in pursuit of pleasure or
recreation. They are moderately well organized and fairly reliable, and have an average amount
of self-discipline.
Finally, the individual scores in the average range in Agreeableness. People who score in this
range are about as good-natured as the average person. They can be sympathetic, but can also be
firm. They are trusting but not gullible, and ready to compete as well as to cooperate with others.

Detailed Interpretation: Facets of N, E, O, A, and C

Each of the five factors encompasses a number of more specific traits, or facets. The NEO-PI-3
measures six facets in each of the five factors. An examination of the facet scores provides a
more detailed picture of the distinctive way that these factors are seen in this person.
Neuroticism
This individual is anxious, generally apprehensive, and prone to worry. She often feels
frustrated, irritable, and angry at others and she is prone to feeling sad, lonely, and dejected.
Embarrassment or shyness when dealing with people, especially strangers, is often a problem for
her. She reports being poor at controlling her impulses and desires and she is unable to handle
stress well.

Extraversion
This person is somewhat formal and distant in her relationships with others and she rarely enjoys
large and noisy crowds or parties. She is reluctant to assert herself and prefers to stay in the
background in meetings and group discussions. The individual has a low level of energy and
prefers a slow and steady pace. Excitement, stimulation, and thrills have little appeal to her and
she is less prone to experience feelings of joy and happiness than most women.

Openness
In experiential style, this individual is generally closed. She considers daydreaming and fantasy
a waste of time, and has a limited imagination. She is seldom responsive to beauty as found in
music, art, poetry, or nature, but her feelings and emotional reactions are normal in variety and
intensity. She seldom enjoys new and different activities and has a low need for variety in her
life. She is not interested in intellectual pursuits for their own sake and she is conservative in her
social, political, and moral beliefs.

Agreeableness
This person has moderate trust in others, but is not gullible, recognizing that people can
sometimes be deceptive. She is willing at times to flatter or trick people into doing what she
wants, and she tends to put her own needs and interests before others'. This individual holds her
own in conflicts with others, but she is also willing to forgive and forget. She is humble,
unassuming, and uncomfortable talking about her achievements. Compared to other people, she
is hard-headed and tough-minded, and her social and political attitudes reflect her pragmatic
realism.

Conscientiousness
This individual is sometimes inefficient or unprepared, and has not developed her skills and
talents fully. She can be sloppy and disorganized, and she is sometimes less dependable and
reliable and more likely to bend the rules than she should be. She has limited aspirations and
might be considered somewhat lackadaisical or lazy. She sometimes finds it difficult to make
herself do what she should, and tends to quit when tasks become too difficult. She is reasonably
cautious, and generally thinks things through before acting.

Personality Correlates: Some Possible Implications

Research has shown that the scales of the NEO-PI-3 are related to a wide variety of psychosocial
variables. These correlates suggest possible implications of the personality profile, because
individuals who score high on a trait are also likely to score high on measures of the trait's
correlates.
The following information is intended to give a sense of how this individual might function in a
number of areas. It is not, however, a substitute for direct measurement. If, for example, there is
a primary interest in medical complaints, an inventory of medical complaints should be
administered in addition to the NEO-PI-3.

Coping and Defenses

In coping with the stresses of everyday life, this individual is likely to react with ineffective
responses, such as hostile reactions toward others, self-blame, or escapist fantasies. She is more
likely to use faith and less likely to use humor in responding to threats, losses, and challenges. In
addition, she is somewhat less likely to use positive thinking and direct action in dealing with
problems.

Somatic Complaints
This person may be overly sensitive in monitoring and responding to physical problems and
illnesses. In medical evaluations, it may be particularly important to seek objective confirmation
of symptom reports where possible.
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Psychological Well-being
Although her mood and satisfaction with various aspects of her life will vary with the
circumstances, in the long run this individual is likely to be more sensitive to life's problems than
its rewards, and so be relatively unhappy. Because she is closed to experience, her moods may be
less intense and varied than those of the average woman.

Cognitive Processes
This individual is likely to be less complex and differentiated in thoughts, values, and moral
judgments than others of her level of intelligence and education. She would also probably score
lower on measures of ego development.

Interpersonal Characteristics
Many theories propose a circular arrangement of interpersonal traits around the axes of Love and
Status. Within such systems, this person would likely be described as modest, submissive, cold,
unfeeling, and especially aloof and reserved. Her traits are associated with low standing on the
interpersonal dimensions of Love and Status.

Needs and Motives

Research in personality has identified a widely used list of psychological needs. Individuals
differ in the degree to which these needs characterize their motivational structure. The
respondent is likely to show high levels of the following needs : abasement, aggression, harm
avoidance (avoiding danger), and succorance (support and sympathy). The respondent is likely to
show low levels of the following needs : achievement, affiliation, change, dominance, endurance
(persistence), exhibition (attention), nurturance, order, play, and understanding (intellectual
stimulation).

Clinical Hypotheses: Axis II Disorders and Treatment Implications

The NEO-PI-3 is a measure of personality traits, not psychopathology symptoms, but it is useful
in clinical practice because personality profiles can suggest hypotheses about the disorders to
which patients are prone and their responses to various kinds of therapy. This section of the
NEO-PI-3 Interpretive Report is intended for use in clinical populations only. The hypotheses it
offers should be accepted only when they are supported by other corroborating evidence.
Psychiatric diagnoses occur in men and women with different frequencies, and diagnoses are
given according to uniform criteria. For that reason, information in this section of the
Interpretive Report is based on Combined Gender norms.
Since Same Gender Norms were used for the Interpretive Report, there may be some apparent
inconsistencies in score levels and interpretations.

Axis II Disorders
Personality traits are most directly relevant to the assessment of personality disorders coded on
Axis II of the DSM-IV. A patient may have a personality disorder in addition to an Axis I
disorder, and may meet criteria for more than one personality disorder. Certain diagnoses are
more common among individuals with particular personality profiles; this section calls attention
to diagnoses that are likely (or unlikely) to apply.
Borderline Personality Disorder. The most common personality disorder in clinical practice is
Borderline, and the mean NEO-PI-3 profile of a group of patients diagnosed as having
Borderline Personality Disorder provides a basis for evaluating the patient. Profile agreement
between the patient and this mean profile is higher than 90% of subjects in the NEO PI-R
normative sample, suggesting that the patient may have Borderline features or a Borderline
Personality Disorder.
Other Personality Disorders. Personality disorders can be conceptually characterized by a
prototypic profile of NEO-PI-3 facets that are consistent with the definition of the disorder and
its associated features. The coefficient of profile agreement can be used to assess the overall
similarity of the patient's personality to other DSM-IV personality disorder prototypes.
The patient's scores on N1: Anxiety, N3: Depression, N4: Self-Consciousness, N6:
Vulnerability, E1: Warmth, E2: Gregariousness, E4: Activity, E5: Excitement Seeking, and O4:
Actions suggests the possibility of an Avoidant Personality Disorder. Avoidant Personality
Disorder is relatively common in clinical practice; the patient's coefficient of profile agreement
is higher than 90% of the subjects' in the NEO PI-R normative sample.
The patient's scores on N1: Anxiety, N3: Depression, N4: Self-Consciousness, N6:
Vulnerability, E3: Assertiveness, A3: Altruism, A4: Compliance, A5: Modesty, and C4:
Achievement Striving suggest the possibility of a Dependent Personality Disorder. Dependent
Personality Disorder is relatively common in clinical practice; the patient's coefficient of profile
agreement is higher than 90% of subjects' in the NEO PI-R normative sample.
It is unlikely that the patient has Schizoid Personality Disorder or Histrionic Personality
Disorder because the patient's coefficients of profile agreement are lower than 50% of the
subjects' in the NEO PI-R normative sample.

Treatment Implications
Like most individuals in psychotherapy, this patient is high in Neuroticism. She is likely to
experience a variety of negative emotions and to be distressed by many problems, and mood
regulation may be an important treatment focus. Very high Neuroticism scores are associated
with a poor prognosis and treatment goals should be appropriately modest.
Because she is introverted, this patient probably finds it difficult to talk about her problems, and
may be uncomfortable interacting with others. She may prefer more direct therapy that requires
less spontaneous verbalization, and would probably prefer individual to group therapy.
This patient is closed to experience, and may have misgivings about the experience of
psychotherapy. She tends to be pragmatic and literal-minded, and unused to discussing her
feelings. Directive techniques, advice, and behavior modification are likely to be techniques the
patient will easily understand. By contrast, free association, imagery, and more esoteric forms of
therapy may be met with resistance.
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Stability of Profile
Research suggests that the individual's personality profile is likely to be stable throughout
adulthood. Barring catastrophic stress, major illness, or therapeutic intervention, this description
will probably serve as a fair guide even in old age.
NEO-PI-3 Item Responses
Item Rsp. Item Rsp. Item Rsp. Item Rsp. Item Rsp. Item Rsp. Item Rsp. Item Rsp. Item Rsp. Item Rsp.

1. D 25. A 49. A 73. A 97. SD 121. D 145. N 169. A 193. A 217. D

2. SD 26. A 50. N 74. N 98. D 122. N 146. N 170. D 194. A 218. D

3. N 27. SA 51. A 75. D 99. N 123. SD 147. A 171. SA 195. N 219. D

4. SA 28. D 52. SA 76. SA 100. N 124. D 148. A 172. A 196. SA 220. N

5. A 29. N 53. N 77. A 101. A 125. N 149. N 173. SA 197. SD 221. A

6. D 30. A 54. A 78. A 102. A 126. N 150. D 174. A 198. A 222. A

7. A 31. SA 55. D 79. N 103. D 127. SA 151. A 175. A 199. D 223. D

8. D 32. SD 56. D 80. A 104. A 128. A 152. N 176. D 200. N 224. A

9. A 33. D 57. A 81. D 105. D 129. A 153. A 177. D 201. D 225. A

10. A 34. A 58. A 82. SD 106. D 130. A 154. A 178. N 202. A 226. SA

11. SD 35. N 59. SD 83. D 107. D 131. A 155. N 179. A 203. D 227. D

12. D 36. SA 60. A 84. D 108. SD 132. SD 156. D 180. A 204. A 228. A

13. A 37. SD 61. SD 85. D 109. N 133. N 157. D 181. SD 205. N 229. A

14. D 38. A 62. A 86. A 110. A 134. N 158. D 182. D 206. D 230. D

15. A 39. A 63. D 87. A 111. A 135. D 159. N 183. A 207. SA 231. D

16. A 40. A 64. D 88. A 112. SA 136. SA 160. A 184. A 208. A 232. D

17. D 41. SA 65. A 89. D 113. A 137. N 161. A 185. D 209. N 233. N

18. A 42. A 66. A 90. D 114. SA 138. A 162. A 186. A 210. D 234. SD

19. A 43. SD 67. A 91. A 115. D 139. A 163. D 187. D 211. A 235. D

20. SD 44. N 68. D 92. N 116. SD 140. N 164. N 188. D 212. N 236. D

21. A 45. A 69. D 93. A 117. D 141. D 165. A 189. A 213. A 237. D

22. SD 46. SD 70. N 94. A 118. N 142. SD 166. SD 190. A 214. A 238. D

23. SD 47. D 71. SD 95. SA 119. N 143. D 167. N 191. SA 215. N 239. D

24. SD 48. D 72. D 96. D 120. A 144. SD 168. A 192. D 216. SA 240. N
 Validity Items
A. SA B. Yes C. Yes

Summary of Responses
SD: 10.42% D: 28.33% N: 16.67% A: 36.67% SA: 7.92% ?: 0.00%

Personality Style Graphs

Broad personality factors are pervasive influences on thoughts, feelings, and actions, and
combinations of factors provide insight into major aspects of people's lives, defining what can be
called personality styles. For example, for many years psychologists have known that
interpersonal interactions can be conceptualized in terms of a circular ordering or circumplex,
defined by the two axes of Dominance and Love, or by the alternative axes of Extraversion and
Agreeableness. These two factors define a Style of Interactions.
The nine other pairs of factors also define styles, and all ten are represented in NEO Style
Graphs. An "X" is placed on each graph to indicate where the respondent falls; the description of
that quadrant applies to the respondent. Descriptions are likely to be most accurate if (1) the "X"
is far from the center; (2) the "X" is near the diagonal passing through the center of the quadrant;
and (3) all the facets in each domain show similar levels. If the "X" is placed in the central circle,
then none of the descriptions is especially relevant. If the "X" is located near the horizontal or
vertical axis, then both quadrants on that side of the circle may be descriptive. If there is marked
scatter among the facets in a domain, then interpretation should focus on these facets rather than
the domain and its combinations in Style Graphs.
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Style of Well-Being
Vertical Axis: Neuroticism (= 75 T )
Horizontal Axis: Extraversion (= 29 T )
N+E- N+E+
Gloomy Pessimists Strongly Emotional
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s little that cheers them and much that causes anguish
f and distress. Especially in stressful
a circumstances, they experience periods of
c feeling depressed. Even under normal
e circumstances, they often find life
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k
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d These individuals experience both positive and negative
d emotions fully and may swing rapidly from one mood to
r another. Their interpersonal interactions may be
e tumultuous because
a they are so easily influenced by their
r feelings. However, they may feel
hard and joyless.
 that their lives are full of excitement.

30

20 70 80

N-E- N-E+ Low-keyed Upbeat Optimists

Neither good news nor bad has Their emotional experience of life is bland.
These individuals are usually
cheerful because they are not unduly
much effect on these individuals; troubled by problems and they have a
they maintain a stoic indifference to keen appreciation for life's pleasures.
events that would frighten or delight When faced with frustration or
others. Their interpersonal relationships may disappointment, they may become angry or sad, but they
suffer because others find them to be "cold fish." quickly put these feelings behind them. They prefer to
concentrate on the future, which they view with eager
anticipation. They enjoy life.

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Style of Defense
Vertical Axis: Neuroticism (= 75 T )
Horizontal Axis: Openness (= 34 T )
N+O- N+O+ Maladaptive Hypersensitive
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d (e.g., repression, denial, reaction formation). They
u prefer not to think about disturbing ideas and
a they may refuse to acknowledge possible
l dangers (e.g., serious illness). They do
s not understand the distressing
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s Hypersensitive individuals seem undefended. They are
e alert to danger and vividly imagine possible misfortunes.
i They may be prone to nightmares. Because they think in
n unusual and creative
e ways, they may sometimes be troubled
f by odd and eccentric ideas.
emotions they experience and they cannot
verbalize their feelings. 30 40 50 50 60

40
 20 70 80

N-O- N-O+ Unconcerned Adaptive

In the face of stress, unconcerned distract themselves. They put their faith in higher powers.
Adaptive individuals are keenly
aware of conflict, stress, and threat,
individuals rarely experience strong but use these situations to stimulate
negative emotions, and when they do, creative adaptations. They grapple
they downplay their importance. They do intellectually with their own intrapsychic
not dwell on threats or losses, turning instead problems and they may react to life stress as a source of
to concrete action to solve the problem or simply to humor or artistic inspiration.

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Style of Anger Control

Vertical Axis: Neuroticism (= 75 T )
Horizontal Axis: Agreeableness (= 51 T )
N+A- N+A+ Temperamental Timid
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i express anger directly. They may fly into a rage over
v a minor irritant, and they can seethe with anger
i for long periods of time. They are deeply
d involved in themselves and take
u offense readily, and they often
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a Timid individuals are heavily conflicted over anger. On
s the one hand, their feelings are readily hurt and they
i often feel victimized. On the other hand, they are
l reluctant to express anger because they
y do not want to offend others. Their
a anger may be directed inward
n
overlook the effects of their anger on
others. They may resort to physical 30 40 50 50 30
aggression or verbal abuse.

60

40

against themselves.

20 70 80
 N-A- N-A+ Cold-Blooded Easy-Going
Cold-blooded individuals "don't They may seek revenge.
Easy-going individuals are slow to
anger and reluctant to express it
get mad, they get even." They often when it arises. They know when they
take offense, but they are not have been insulted and may raise
overpowered by feelings of anger. Instead, objections, but they would prefer to forgive
they keep accounts and express their and forget. They understand there are two sides to every
animosity at a time and in a way that suits them. issue and try to work toward a common ground in
resolving disputes.

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Style of Impulse Control

Vertical Axis: Neuroticism (= 75 T )
Horizontal Axis: Conscientiousness (= 46 T )
N+C- N+C+ Undercontrolled Overcontrolled
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l impulses. They find it difficult and distressing to
s resist any urge or desire, and they lack the self
a control to hold their urges in check. As a
r result, they may act in ways that they
e know are not in their long-term best
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t These individuals combine distress-proneness with a
h strong need to control their behavior. They have
e perfectionistic strivings and will not allow themselves to
m fail even in the smallest
e detail. Because their goals are often
r unrealistic and unattainable, they are
interests. They may be particularly susceptible
to substance abuse and other health-risk behav
iors. prone to guilt and self-recrim ination. They
may be somewhat compulsive.

30

20 70 80

N-C- N-C+ Relaxed Directed

These individuals see little need
to exert rigorous control over their task.
behavior. They tend to take the easy These individuals have a clear
way and are philosophical about sense of their own goals and the
disappointments. They may need extra ability to work toward them even under
assistance in motivating themselves to follow unfavorable conditions. They take
setbacks and frustrations in stride, and they
are able to tolerate unsatisfied needs without abandoning
their plan of action.

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appropriate medical advice or to undertake a difficult

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Interests
Vertical Axis: Extraversion (= 29 T )
Horizontal Axis: Openness (= 34 T )
E+O- E+O+
Mainstream Consumers Creative Interactors
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t favorites: parties, sports, shopping, blockbuster
h movies -- events where they can enjoy
e themselves with others. They are attracted
s to businesses and jobs that let them
e work with others on simple projects.
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u The interests of these individuals revolve around the
a new and different, and they like to share their
l discoveries with others. They enjoy public speaking and
s teaching, and they fit in well in discussion
r groups. They enjoy meeting people
e from different backgrounds. Pos
Possible vocation: Salesperson.
30 30

sible vocation: Anthropologist.

20 70 80

E-O- E-O+ Homebodies Introspectors

The interests of these individuals

are focused on activities they can

pursue alone or with a small group.
They are unadventurous and may collect 20
stamps or coins, watch television, or garden. or domestic work. Possible vocation: Bookkeeper.
Their vocational interests may include mechanical The interests of these individuals
are focused on ideas and activities
they can pursue alone. Reading,
writing, or creative hobbies (e.g., painting,
music) appeal to them. They prefer
 occupations that provide both challenge and privacy. Possible vocation: Naturalist.

Style of Interactions
Vertical Axis: Extraversion (= 29 T )
Horizontal Axis: Agreeableness (= 51 T )
E+A- E+A+ Leaders Welcomers
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i These individuals sincerely enjoy the company of
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E-A- E-A+ Competitors The Unassuming

These individuals tend to view the space they feel they need.
These individuals are modest and
self-effacing. They often prefer to be
others as potential enemies. They alone, but they are also sympathetic
are wary and distant and keep to and respond to others' needs. Because they
themselves. They prefer respect to are trusting, others may sometimes take
friendship and guard their privacy jealously. advantage of them. Their friends should watch out for
When interacting with them, it is wise to allow them their interests but still respect their privacy.

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Style of Activity
Vertical Axis: Extraversion (= 29 T )
Horizontal Axis: Conscientiousness (= 46 T )
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impose their style on others.

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E-C- E-C+ The Lethargic Plodders

These individuals are unenthu often find themselves left behind.
These individuals are methodical
workers who concentrate on the task
siastic and have few plans or goals at hand and work slowly and steadily
to motivate them. They tend to be until it's completed. In leisure as in work,
passive and respond only to the most they have a measured pace. They cannot be
pressing demands. They rarely initiate hurried, but they can be counted upon to finish whatever
activities, and in group activities and games, they tasks they are assigned.

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Style of Attitudes
Vertical Axis: Openness (= 34 T )
Horizontal Axis: Agreeableness (= 51 T )
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h These individuals take a thoughtful approach to social
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O-A- O-A+ Resolute Believers Traditionalists

These individuals have strong and problems. They expect everyone to follow the rules.
These individuals rely on the
values and beliefs of their family
unchanging beliefs about social and heritage in seeking the best way
policies and personal morality. for people to live. They feel that following
Because they view human nature with the established rules without question is the
considerable skepticism, they support strict best way to ensure peace and prosperity for everyone.
discipline and a get-tough approach to social

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Learning
Vertical Axis: Openness (= 34 T )
Horizontal Axis: Conscientiousness (= 46 T )
O+C- O+C+
Dreamers Good Students
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to go as far academically as their gifts allow.

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O-C- O-C+ Reluctant Scholars By-the-Bookers

Academic and intellectual on schedule. They may have problems maintaining
attention.
These individuals are diligent,
pursuits are not the strength or methodical, and organized, and they
preference for these individuals. They abide by all the rules. However, they
need special incentives to start learning lack imagination and prefer step-by-step
and to stick with it. They may need help in instructions. They excel at rote learning but have
organizing their work and reminders to keep them difficulties with questions that have no one right answer.
They have a need for structure and closure.

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Style of Character
Vertical Axis: Agreeableness (= 51 T )
Horizontal Axis: Conscientiousness (= 46 T )
A+C- A+C+ Well-Intentioned Effective Altruists
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l and they channel their efforts to the service of others. As
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8 willing to take on difficult or thankless
0 tasks and will stick to them until
concerned about others. However, their lack of
organization and persistence means that they
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they get the job done.

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A-C- A-C+ Undistinguished Self-Promoters

These individuals are more These individuals are concerned
first and foremost with their own
needs and interests, and they are
concerned with their own comfort effective in pursuing their own ends. They
and pleasure than with the well-being may be highly successful in business or
of others. They tend to be weak-willed and politics because of their single-minded pursuit of their
are likely to have some undesirable habits they own interests.
find difficult to correct.

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NEO Problems in Living Checklist

Personality traits can contribute to distress and to a variety of impairments, including problems
in emotional, interpersonal, experiential, attitudinal, and motivational functioning. Different
traits predispose individuals to different kinds of problems. This NEO Problems in Living
Checklist section provides a catalogue of potential problems based on NEO-PI-3 factor and
facet scores. Factors and their facets are sorted in order of decreasing salience (as defined by
absolute distance from the mean), and a list of problems relevant to this personality profile is
given based on high (T > 55) or low (T < 45) scores. The clinician must then determine which,
if any, of the suggested problems is clinically significant for this particular client. Pertinent
problems can be checked off for future reference. This section of the Interpretive Report is not
a summary of findings about the client, but a customized guide to further inquiry.

Neuroticism
N: Neuroticism T score 75
Women scoring in this range may experience the following problems:
 ◻ Chronic negative affects, including anxiety, fearfulness, tension, irritability, anger,
dejection, hopelessness, guilt, and shame.
◻ Difficulty in inhibiting impulses (e.g., eating, drinking, smoking, spending money).
◻ Irrational beliefs (e.g., unrealistic expectations, perfectionistic demands on self,
unwarranted pessimism).
◻ Unfounded somatic complaints.
◻ Helplessness and dependence on others for emotional support and decision making.
◻ Inability to accept criticism.
◻ Emotional instability; mood swings.
◻ Unstable relationships.

N4: Self-Consciousness T score 80

Women scoring in this range may experience the following problems:
◻ Intense feelings of chagrin and embarrassment; feeling mortified, humiliated,
ashamed, or disgraced in the presence of others.
◻ Avoidance of social situations.
◻ Poor social skills.
◻ Distorted body image; excessive concerns about body appearance.
◻ Sense of being an imposter.
◻ Speech anxiety; stage fright.
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N6: Vulnerability T score 78

Women scoring in this range may experience the following problems:
◻ Dissociative, psychotic, anxiety, or mood disorder symptomatology when
experiencing stress.
◻ Inability to cope with stress; responds with panic, helplessness, and dismay to even
minor stressors.
◻ Emotional instability.
◻ Interpersonal neediness or dependency.
◻ Psychosomatic complaints.

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