Six Factor Personality Questionnaire (SFPQ)

Basic Report
Prepared for: Sam Sample
Gender : Male
Ag e : 30
Report Date: March 7, 2020

This report is based on your responses to the SFPQ, a measure designed to assess personality
characteristics in terms of a number of traits that describe people to varying degrees. Your scores show
how you compare with other people in terms of the characteristics measured by the SFPQ. Your unique
pattern of high and low scores serves to differentiate you from other individuals. This pattern may act as
a guide to understand the impact of personal characteristics on educational choices, career aspirations,
job satisfaction and other aspects of your daily life.

It is important to keep in mind that there are no right or wrong answers to the SFPQ, nor is one particular
pattern of scores necessarily better than another. The SFPQ was not designed to focus on character flaws,
deviance, or maladjustment. Although the SFPQ is a reliable assessment device, it is also important to
recognize that no such measure will be one hundred percent accurate. You should evaluate your results in
light of all available information.

Your SFPQ report is divided into a number of sections. On page 2, you will find a profile of your scores
on the 6 factor scales and on the 18 facet scales. Studies have shown that the 18 facet scales may be
grouped together into 6 meaningful factors. Descriptions of the scales are provided on pages 3-10. The
last page of your report contains administrative indices that assist in indicating if you answered the
questionnaire in a reliable manner.

We suggest that you take time to study this report and, if possible, discuss your results with a
knowledgeable professional.

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SIGMA Assessment Systems, Inc.
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Your SFPQ Scale Profile

FACTOR SCALES
Female Male Combined Combined Percentile
Scale Raw Pctile Pctile Pctile 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 99
EXTRAVERSION 53 39 33 36
AGREEABLENESS 50 39 38 39
INDEPENDENCE 57 80 58 69
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OPENNESS TO EXPERIENCE 62 82 86 84
METHODICALNESS 62 50 53 52
INDUSTRIOUSNESS 65 74 70 72
CONSCIENTIOUSNESS(1) 64 66 66 66

FACET SCALES
Female Male Combined Combined Percentile
Scale Raw Pctile Pctile Pctile 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 99
Affiliation 16 14 19 17
Dominance 17 40 24 32
Exhibition 20 71 68 70
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Abasement 12 16 12 14
Even-tempered 23 88 90 89
Good-natured 15 16 14 15
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Autonomy 17 70 44 57
Individualism 20 73 64 68
Self Reliance 20 76 58 67
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Change 12 17 11 14
Understanding 24 90 92 91
Breadth of Interest 26 97 99 98
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Cognitive Structure 19 35 35 35
Deliberateness 23 73 71 72
Order 20 44 51 47
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Achievement 25 82 83 83
Endurance 26 97 96 97
Seriousness 14 12 10 11
(1) Conscientiousness = (Methodicalness + Industriousness) / 2.

Your profile presented above consists of six factor scales printed in bold, each followed by three defining
facet scales. A Conscientiousness score is also provided at the bottom of the profile, even though the
SFPQ substitutes this concept with the separate attributes of Methodicalness and Industriousness.

The column of RAW scores indicate your total scores. The factor scale scores can range from 18 to 90,
while the facet scale scores can range from 6 to 30.

The next three columns contain percentile scores. Percentiles are scores that are based on a normative
sample. A percentile can vary from 0 to 99 and expresses the proportion of people in the normative
sample who obtained a score lower than yours. The three columns of percentiles presented above refer to
large samples of women only, men only, and men and women combined.
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SFPQ Scale Descriptions

EXTRAVERSION
Description of high scores Enjoys friendship of others; confident and comfortable in social situations;
tries to control environment and influence or direct people; likes to have
an audience and be the center of attention.
Defining trait adjectives Sociable, persuasive, expressive, neighborly, controlling, conspicuous,
affiliative, authoritative, showy, amicable, assertive, pretentious
Description of low scores Has little interest in meeting new people or initiating conversation; avoids
expressing opinions or assuming positions of power; prefers to go
unnoticed and remain anonymous.
Defining trait adjectives Shy, following, modest, solitary, compliant, inconspicuous, reserved,
sheepish, proper, secluded, supporting, humble

Affiliation

Description of high scores Enjoys being with friends and people in general; accepts people readily;
makes efforts to win friendships and maintain associations with people.
Defining trait adjectives Neighborly, loyal, warm, amicable, good natured, friendly, companiable,
genial, affable, cooperative, gregarious, hospitable, sociable, affiliative,
good willed
Description of low scores Satisfied being alone; does not actively seek out the company of others; has
little urge to meet new people; does not initiate conversations; keeps
people at an arm's length.
Defining trait adjectives Abrupt, uncommunicative, unsociable, standoffish, aloof, inaccessible,
alienated, unapproachable, unpropitious, laconic, introverted,
non-participating

Dominance

Description of high scores Attempts to control environment and to influence or direct other people;
expresses opinions forcefully; enjoys the role of leader and may assume
it spontaneously.
Defining trait adjectives Governing, controlling, commanding, domineering, influential, persuasive,
forceful, ascendant, leading, directing, dominant, assertive, authoritative,
powerful, supervising
Description of low scores Avoids positions of power, authority, and leadership; does not like to direct
other people; prefers not to impose own opinions on others; rarely
expresses opinions other than to agree.
Defining trait adjectives Passive, obedient, yielding, deferential, following, compliant, receptive,
quiet, conservative, obsequious
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Exhibition

Description of high scores Wants to be the center of attention; enjoys having an audience; engages in
behavior that wins the notice of others; may enjoy being dramatic or
witty.
Defining trait adjectives Colorful, entertaining, unusual, spellbinding, exhibitionistic, conspicuous,
noticeable, expressive, ostentatious, immodest, demonstrative, flashy,
dramatic, pretentious, showy
Description of low scores Avoids the attention of others; prefers to go unnoticed; does not try to amuse
or entertain others; prefers to remain anonymous; restrained in words
and actions.
Defining trait adjectives Shy, inconspicuous, retiring, bashful, reserved, modest, self-conscious,
demure, shrinking, diffident, blushing, reticent, quiet

AGREEABLENESS
Description of high scores Is considerate, likable and cooperative; accepts criticism and blame; avoids
confrontations and conflicts; is not easily offended.
Defining trait adjectives Meek, easy-going, unguarded, humble, mild-mannered, accepting,
obsequious, forgiving, open, apologetic, courteous, reasonable
Description of low scores Enjoys combat and argument; is easily annoyed; takes offense easily; avoids
apologizing.
Defining trait adjectives Arrogant, aggressive, guarded, haughty, hot-tempered, touchy, conceited,
irritable, defensive, proud, quarrelsome, suspicious

Abasement

Description of high scores Shows a high degree of humility; accepts blame and criticism even when
not deserved; willing to accept an inferior position; tends to be
self-effacing.
Defining trait adjectives Meek, self-accusing, self-blaming, self-belittling, surrendering, resigned,
self-critical, humble, apologetic, acquiescent
Description of low scores Refuses to take blame for others' mistakes; has a high self-opinion; does not
experience guilt easily; does not allow others to take advantage of his or
her good will; asserts own rights; avoids apologizing.
Defining trait adjectives Vain, proud, haughty, self-assured, egotistical, self-promoting, arrogant,
patronizing, conceited, cocky, unapologetic, unobliging, ungenerous
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Even-tempered

Description of high scores Imperturbable when faced with instigation to anger; avoids confrontations
and conflicts; does not express hostility, either verbally or physically; is
not concerned with "getting even"; is forgiving of others' mistakes.
Defining trait adjectives Forgiving, easy-going, compliant, mild-mannered, peaceable, calm, quietly
behaved, gracious, concordant, even-tempered, non-retributive,
non-threatening
Description of low scores Enjoys combat and argument; easily annoyed; sometimes willing to hurt
people to get own way; may seek to "get even" with people; perceived as
causing harm.
Defining trait adjectives Aggressive, quarrelsome, irritable, argumentative, threatening, attacking,
antagonistic, pushy, hot-tempered, easily angered, hostile, revengeful,
belligerent, blunt, retaliative

Good-natured

Description of high scores Is willing to concede mistakes; willingly changes own opinions; is not
angered or upset by criticism; is vulnerable to attack or question; is not
easily offended; has "nothing to hide".
Defining trait adjectives Unoffended, unguarded, open, public, accepting, accommodating, reasonable,
agreeable, affording, compatible, obliging, conciliatory
Description of low scores Ready to defend self against real or imagined harm from other people; takes
offense easily; does not accept criticism readily.
Defining trait adjectives Self-protective, justifying, denying, defensive, self-condoning, suspicious,
secretive, has a "chip on the shoulder," resists inquiries, protesting,
wary, self-excusing, rationalizing, guarded, touchy

INDEPENDENCE
Description of high scores Is self-determined and shows a high level of autonomy; enjoys being free in
various situations; is unconcerned about reputation or others' praise or
disapproval.
Defining trait adjectives Self-reliant, willful, secure, sovereign, unconventional, independent,
recalcitrant, offensive, self-assured
Description of low scores Is willing and prefers to follow rules; is easily influenced and reliant on
others for direction and support; concerned about reputation.
Defining trait adjectives Obedient, approval seeking, dependent, conforming, socially sensitive,
ingratiating, impressionable, proper, confiding, pliable, help-seeking
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Autonomy

Description of high scores Tries to break away from restraints, confinement, or restrictions of any
kind; enjoys being unattached, free, not tied to people, places, or
obligations; may be rebellious when faced with restraints.
Defining trait adjectives Unmanageable, free, autonomous, rebellious, unconstrained, individualistic,
ungovernable, self-determined, non-conforming, non-compliant,
resistant, recalcitrant
Description of low scores Willingly accepts social obligations and attachments; prefers to follow rules
imposed by people or by custom; listens to the advice and opinions of
others; is amenable to being easily led or influenced; is reliant on others
for direction.
Defining trait adjectives Controllable, tractable, manageable, conforming, conventional, reconcilable,
obedient, governable

Individualism

Description of high scores Unconcerned about reputation or social standing; insensitive to others'
praise or disapproval; does not necessarily conform to socially-approved
norms in behavior and appearance.
Defining trait adjectives Socially inappropriate, gruff, unconventional, ungracious, disagreeable,
offensive, unstylish, willful, headstrong
Description of low scores Desires to be held in high esteem by acquaintances; concerned about
reputation and what other people think; works for the approval and
recognition of others.
Defining trait adjectives Approval seeking, proper, well-behaved, socially sensitive, agreeable,
obliging, recognition-seeking

Self Reliance

Description of high scores Does not look to others for guidance or support; is able to maintain oneself
without aid; has confidence in and exercises own judgement; confronts
problems alone; does not seek advice or sympathy.
Defining trait adjectives Secure, strong, self-sufficient, liberated, self-reliant, self-assured, confident,
resolute, sanguine
Description of low scores Frequently seeks the sympathy, protection, love, advice, and reassurance of
other people; may feel insecure or helpless without such support;
confides difficulties readily to a receptive person.
Defining trait adjectives Dependent, entreating, confiding, requesting, pleading, help-seeking,
defenseless, support-seeking
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OPENNESS TO EXPERIENCE
Description of high scores Likes change and new experiences; is curious about many areas of
knowledge; has a wide variety of interests.
Defining trait adjectives Innovative, analytical, inquisitive, capricious, scrutinizing, curious, erratic,
reflective, exploring
Description of low scores Prefers routine and familiar activities; has difficulty adjusting to change; has
little intellectual curiosity.
Defining trait adjectives Predictable, practical, insular, invariable, sketchy, narrow, steadfast,
superficial, confined

Change

Description of high scores Likes new and different experiences; dislikes routine and avoids it; may
readily change opinions or values in different circumstances; adapts
readily to changes in environment.
Defining trait adjectives Inconsistent, fickle, flexible, unpredictable, wavering, mutable, adaptable,
changeable, irregular, variable, capricious, innovative, flighty,
vacillating, inconstant
Description of low scores Prefers a familiar, constant physical environment; has little urge to visit or
live in new places; accepts routine; avoids variety; dislikes the
unexpected; has difficulty in adjusting to changes in environment; seeks
regularity and continuity.
Defining trait adjectives Predictable, steadfast, invariable, uniform, constant, undeviating, inexorable,
set-in-one's-ways, `homebody'; unchanging

Understanding

Description of high scores Wants to understand many areas of knowledge; values synthesis of ideas,
verifiable generalization, logical thought, particularly when directed at
satisfying intellectual curiosity.
Defining trait adjectives Inquiring, curious, analytical, exploring, intellectual, reflective, incisive,
investigative, probing, logical, scrutinizing, theoretical, astute, rational,
inquisitive
Description of low scores Has little curiosity about academic or intellectual topics, cultural or
scientific; prefers everyday activities and concerns; will not probe
beyond the obvious or minimal information.
Defining trait adjectives Uninterested, depthless, superficial, shallow, incurious, uninquisitive,
non-intellectual, non-academic, matter-of-fact, operative
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Breadth of Interest

Description of high scores Is attentive and involved; motivated to participate in a wide variety of
activities; interested in learning about a diversity of things.
Defining trait adjectives Curious, interested, inquiring, involved, inquisitive, seeking, exploring
Description of low scores Has narrow range of interests; remains uninterested when exposed to new
activities; has few hobbies; confined tastes.
Defining trait adjectives Inflexible, unobservant, narrow, insular, uninvestigative, confined,
constricted

METHODICALNESS
Description of high scores Does not like ambiguity; thinks before acting; is organized and neat.
Defining trait adjectives Precise, prudent, organized, accurate, deliberative, scheduled, meticulous,
purposeful, disciplined
Description of low scores Accepts uncertainty and ambiguity; Tends to act on the spur of the moment;
Not concerned with neatness or organization.
Defining trait adjectives Vague, rash, messy, imprecise, spontaneous, untidy, inexact, impetuous,
chaotic

Cognitive Structure

Description of high scores Does not like ambiguity or uncertainty in information; wants all questions
answered completely; desires to make decisions based upon definite
knowledge, rather than upon guesses or probabilities.
Defining trait adjectives Precise, exacting, definite, meticulous, perfectionistic, clarifying, explicit,
accurate, rigorous, literal, defining, seeks structure, avoids ambiguity
Description of low scores Avoids making detailed plans or preparations; prefers not to follow a
schedule; accepts uncertainty and ambiguity; may base decisions on
uncertain information; does not engage in persistent or intense
intellectual concentration.
Defining trait adjectives Equivocal, vague, lax, ambiguous, indefinite, lacking in precision,
imperspicuous, unscheduled, imprecise, unstructured, inexact,
undisciplined
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Deliberateness

Description of high scores Acts with deliberation; is on an even keel; ponders issues and decisions
carefully; thinks before acting; avoids spontaneity.
Defining trait adjectives Thoughtful, prudent, inhibited, restrained, patient, steady, pensive,
deliberative, reflective, planful, purposeful, self-controlled
Description of low scores Tends to act on the "spur of the moment" and without deliberation; gives
vent readily to feelings and wishes; speaks freely; may be volatile in
emotional expression.
Defining trait adjectives Hasty, rash, uninhibited, spontaneous, reckless, irrepressible, mercurial,
impatient, incautious, hurried, impulsive, foolhardy, excitable,
impetuous

Order

Description of high scores Concerned with keeping personal effects and surroundings neat and
organized; dislikes clutter, confusion, lack of organization; interested in
developing methods for keeping materials methodically organized.
Defining trait adjectives Neat, organized, tidy, systematic, well-ordered, disciplined, prompt,
consistent, orderly, clean, methodical, scheduled, planful, unvarying,
deliberate
Description of low scores Prefers not to organize surroundings neatly; is not concerned with neatness;
lacks regularity or uniformity.
Defining trait adjectives Messy, erratic, impulsive, unstructured, arbitrary, random, haphazard,
disordered, untidy, chaotic, unorganized

INDUSTRIOUSNESS
Description of high scores Maintains high standards of work and aspires to reach challenging goals;
persistent and unrelenting in work habits; is drawn more towards work
than play; takes a serious approach to life.
Defining trait adjectives Ambitious, persevering, serious, striving, determined, earnest, energetic,
sober, aspiring, enduring, no-nonsense
Description of low scores Does not have a high level of ambition; gives up quickly and loses drive
over time; enjoys doing things for pleasure; has an easy-going attitude
toward life.
Defining trait adjectives Indolent, lackadaisical, fun-loving, unmotivated, lethargic, playful,
unproductive, relaxed, whimsical
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Achievement

Description of high scores Aspires to accomplish difficult tasks; maintains high standards and is
willing to work toward distant goals; responds positively to competition;
willing to put forth effort to attain excellence.
Defining trait adjectives Striving, accomplishing, capable, purposeful, attaining, industrious,
achieving, aspiring, enterprising, self-improving, productive, driving,
ambitious, resourceful, competitive
Description of low scores Tends not to set ambitious goals; prefers easy work over difficult challenges;
does not strive for excellence; may respond negatively to challenges and
competition; overestimates or exaggerates obstacles.
Defining trait adjectives Unmotivated, indolent, non-competitive, unproductive, enervated,
underachieving, non-perfectionistic, lackadaisical

Endurance

Description of high scores Willing to work long hours; doesn't give up quickly on a problem;
persevering, even in the face of great difficulty; patient and unrelenting
in work habits.
Defining trait adjectives Persistent, determined, steadfast, enduring, unfaltering, persevering,
unremitting, relentless, tireless, dogged, energetic, has stamina, sturdy,
zealous, durable
Description of low scores Gives up quickly on a problem; unwilling to work long hours; loses drive or
effectiveness over time; prefers to rest when faced with obstacles or
difficulties; is discouraged when success is not forthcoming quickly.
Defining trait adjectives Faltering, weary, unsteady, tired, lethargic, relaxed, nonchalant, flagging,
distractable, unenergetic

Seriousness

Description of high scores Is subdued in thought, appearance, and manner; takes a serious approach to
life and to work; does not seek fun or amusement; avoids frivolity and
idle pursuits.
Defining trait adjectives Serious, sober, earnest, conservative, sedate, austere, grave, solemn, grim,
somber, staid, prim
Description of low scores Does many things, "just for fun;" spends a good deal of time participating in
games, sports, social activities, and other amusements; enjoys jokes and
funny stories; maintains a light-hearted, easy-going attitude toward life.
Defining trait adjectives Playful, jovial, jolly, pleasure-seeking, merry, laughter-loving, joking,
frivolous, prankish, sportive, mirthful, fun-loving, gleeful, carefree,
blithe
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Your SFPQ Responses

Item Number Responses
1 - 10: 3424323422
11 - 20: 4242523442
21 - 30: 4125453445
31 - 40: 2244243544
41 - 50: 3151425134
51 - 60: 2244413344
61 - 70: 3525252235
71 - 80: 3444445123
81 - 90: 2144254145
91 - 100: 4442424312
101 - 108: 25342441
1= Strongly Disagree
2= Disagree
3= Neutral
4= Agree
5= Strongly Agree
*= Unscorable Response

SFPQ Administrative Indices

Number of Unscorable Responses: 0

This number of unscorable responses is acceptable.

Response Consistency Index: 0.78

The Reliability Index is an indication of how consistent you were when you completed the SFPQ. Your
Reliability Index indicates that you responded consistently.

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