What the Tests Measure |
| ABILITIES |
| General Ability measures a person's capacity to deal with
ideas, to solve problems and to assimilate new information. It is
an indication of how well a person thinks ahead to anticipate the effects
of actions and decisions and how quickly he or she learns. |
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HIGH |
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| Working with Numbers is
an evaluation of numerical reasoning ability. It shows how well an
individual reasons with new information, data and numbers. It indicates
ability to think logically and solve problems. |
| LOW |
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HIGH |
| People who will be likely to take longer than most other people ind ealing
with information that is derived from simple numbers. |
People who have an extremely high learning speed and capacity when dealing
with information that is derived from simple numbers. |
| Working with Words relates
to reasoning with and using written language effectively. It is an
indication of written communication skills. |
| LOW |
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HIGH |
| People who are likely to take longer and be less accurate when dealing
with information that isnvolves words and written material. |
People who have the highest level of ability to use language as a vehicle
for reasoning and problemsolving. |
| Working with Shapes has to
do with spatial skills, or how well a person is able to manipulate objects,
both physically and visually. It is an indication of a person's ability
to think in three dimensions. |
| LOW |
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HIGH |
| People who are not competent in mentally manipulating or visualizing
shapes. |
People who are in the top percentile in both speed and accuracy when
reasoning with information that involves manipulating shapes and objects. |
| MOTIVATION / INTEREST |
| These three evaluations reveal a person's interest and what
they like to be involved with. |
| Working with People measures
the extent to which an individual needs or wants involvement with people. It
also indicates whether a person wants to mentor, negotiate, instruct, supervise,
delegate, persuade, interact, serve and help. |
| LITTLE |
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HIGH |
| People who, while not necessarily avoiding contact with other people,
would not want iknterpersonal relations to be a key function of their responsibility. |
People who are likely to be very interested in work which involves considerable
contact with people. |
| Working with Data measures
how a person feels about working with statistics, symbols, facts and figures. It
is different from Working with Numbers because
it measures interest, not ability. Working with Data indicates interest
in synthesizing, coordinating, analyzing, compiling, computing, copying
and comparing. |
| LITTLE |
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HIGH |
| People who have little interest in working with data. |
People who are often interested in data for its own sake, and who enjoy
working with figures, symbols, statistics and accounts. |
| Working with Things measures
interest in working with inanimate objects such as machinery, tools and
equipment. Interest in Working with Things include setting up, precision
working, operating-controlling, driving-operating, manipulating, tending,
feeding-unloading and handling. |
| LITTLE |
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HIGH |
| People who are not likely to be interested in working with machinery,
computers and equipment. |
People who are interested in a "hands-on" approach to design
and management with inanimate objects wuch as machinery, tools or equipment. |
| PERSONALITY TRAITS |
| INDEPENDENCE |
| DIPLOMATIC |
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INDEPENDENT |
- Tactful
- Considerate
- Wants to satisfy
- Will suppress personal views
- Skillfully and smoothly interacts with others
- Good-natured
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- Highly Individualistic
- Single-minded
- Dedicated to purpose
- Totally focused
- Not influenced by other person's reactions
- Can be hard-headed or skeptical
- Proud
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| Co-operative |
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Competitive |
- Team-player
- Maintains personal relationships
- Helpful
- Not focused on win/lose
- Joins forces towards common goal
- Sensitive to needs of others
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- Win at any cost
- Does not accept defeat easily
- Goal-oriented
- Frequently insensitive
- Able to attain goals in a competitive situation
- Physical
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| Submissive |
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Assertive |
- Not confrontational
- Peacemakers
- Unresisting
- Compliant
- Subdued
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- Rational
- Outspoken
- Not afraid of controversy
- Sticks to own belief
- Aggressive
- Positive
- Dogmatic
- Prone to Dominate
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| CONSCIENTIOUSNESS |
| SPONTANEOUS |
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CONSCIENTIOUS |
- Innovative
- Looks forward to change
- Flexible, responsive
- Tendency to carelessness
- Problem Solver
- Creative
- Good Adapters
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- Detail-oriented
- Tidy
- Appreciates guidelines
- Traditional values
- Honest, faithful
- Dedicated, dependable
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| Innovative |
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Conventional |
- Casual attitude towards rules
- Will sketch new solutions
- Likes fast-paced environments
- Likes to change existing structures
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- Follows regulations
- High principles
- Predictable
- Usual, habitual
- Rule bound
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| Reactive |
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Organized |
- Creative
- Prone to tardiness
- Not detail-oriented
- Conceives "Big Picture"
- Expedient
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- Orderly
- Likes controlled environments
- Considers all options
- Well planned
- Needs set up time
- Systematic
- Pro-active
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| EXTRAVERSION |
| INTROVERT |
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EXTROVERT |
- Avoids group activities
- Peacemakers
- Unresisting
- Compliant
- Subdued
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- Rational
- Outspoken
- Not afraid of controversy
- Sticks to own belief
- Aggressive
- Positive
- Dogmatic
- Optimistic
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| Self-sufficient |
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Group-oriented |
- Happy to work alone
- Does not rely on others or network
- Enjoys quiet environment
- Uses own ideas
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- Associates with others
- Sociable
- Needs involvement
- Seeks approval and support
- Natural team player
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| Reserved |
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Outgoing |
- Conservative
- Cautious, anxious
- Likes repetition
- Withdrawn, distant
- Good listener
- Mild-mannered
- Risk adverse
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- Seeks spotlight, center of attraction
- Enjoys busy environment
- Likes the unexpected, impulsive
- Talkative, not good listener
- Sensation seeker
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| STABILITY |
| EMOTIONAL |
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STABLE |
- Slightly suspicious
- Sensitive
- Questioning
- Easily upset
- Effected by emotion rather than reason
- Tends to look on dark side
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- Unassuming
- Secure, self-controlled
- Untroubled
- Open to change
- Constant, reliable, steady
- Very social, involved
- Gregarious
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| Restless |
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Poised |
- People sensitive
- Easily embarrassed
- Not too confident
- Inability to remain calm
- Uneasy
- Handles rejections poorly
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- Realistic
- Accepts criticism, supervision
- Dignified
- Self-assured
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| Excitable |
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Relaxed |
- Emotional
- Passionate
- Fiery
- Tense
- Tendency to irritability
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- Calm
- Copes with pressure
- Not worrisome
- Trusting
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| SOCIAL DESIRABILITY |
SOCIAL DESIRABILITY is a reliability scale that
serves as an indicator of possible behaviour. A low score (1,2) indicates
people who are overly frank and have either presented an overly negative
picture of themselves or lack a number of socially acceptable skills.
A high score (9,10) could be a very conscientious person giving a valid
self-report. It could also be representative of a person who is
attempting to "fake good". This could be someone who never
tells lies, is always nice to people and always tries to do the "right" thing
and is possibly naive. A person with a high score on Social Desirability
will frequently tend to be high on the conscientiousness (particularly
conventional) and also stable (relaxed) dimensions.
Social Desirability scales should be taken as a warning sign of someone
possibly exaggerating their finer qualities and trying to appear very socially
acceptable. |
| Frank |
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Social Desirability |
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