PSYC FPX 2900 Assessment 3 Personality Test

PSYC FPX 2900 Introduction to Psychology of Personality

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Personality Test

Larsen and Buss (2018) state that personality tests and assessments are utilized to measure and describe an individual’s distinct patterns of personality traits or character. These tests provide valuable data to therapists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals, aiding in the evaluation and formulation of effective therapeutic treatments for a patient’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Additionally, personality tests can be applied in the selection of candidates for employment, assessing their qualifications. The Sapa Project is an objective collaboration that offers a self-report personality test representing stable personality traits aligned with the Five-Factor Model of personality (Capella University, n.d.). This assessment focuses on the Five-Factor Model, which includes: openness (a willingness to engage with new ideas), conscientiousness (guided by an inner sense of doing what is right), extraversion (referring to an individual’s functional level of stimulation), agreeableness (the ability to recognize others’ emotions), and neuroticism (an individual’s heightened reaction to stress or emotional mood swings) (Capella University, n.d.). The self-report personality assessment is an online questionnaire that asks participants to indicate their level of agreement with 250 statements, comparing and estimating each response against prior participants (Capella University, n.d.). Both I and my daughter Marie, aged twenty-two, completed two personality assessments using the Sapa Project (Capella University, n.d.).

Personality Assessment Reflection

My experience completing the self-report personality test was one of relief upon reaching the end of the many questions, as I was eager to discover the results. The test engaged my interest as the questions unfolded, and although most were straightforward, the cognitive puzzles were somewhat more challenging. I answered each question truthfully. The test accurately reflected the Five-Factor Model (Capella University, n.d.) of my personality, and I found the results to be accurate.

My personality test results indicated high agreeableness, suggesting that I am generally pleasant, sympathetic, and less prone to annoyance by others. Friends and family often describe me as a workaholic with a tendency toward perfectionism, both in myself and others. This aligns with my conscientious trait, which involves setting clear goals and pursuing them with determination and persistence. However, I have learned over time that expecting perfection can hinder personal growth and strain relationships. This realization has allowed me to think and act more practically, reflecting my trait of openness. The test also identified me as an extroverted person, which did not surprise me, as I am social and outgoing, depending on the circumstances. Regarding neuroticism, I am considered to have a calm demeanor, with an even temper and fewer emotional mood swings. The validity of the test presented by the Sapa Project Assessment (Capella University, n.d.) accurately measured what it intended to. The reliability of the test was demonstrated by the consistent results of my personality dimensions.

Marie, aged 22, found the personality test to be detailed, easy to understand, and simple to answer. She did not find the test challenging, as the questions were reflective of her personality, which piqued her curiosity to answer honestly. However, she did not expect her trait of openness to categorize her as somewhat conventional. Marie perceives herself as more adventurous, often encouraging her close-knit friends to engage in spontaneous activities. She also believes that her conscientious trait supports her non-conservative tendencies, as the test results describe her as laid back, careless, and inclined to live in the moment. Marie agrees with the assessment that she is an introverted person who prefers interacting with a smaller circle of close friends and family. She is more disagreeable than most and is generally unconcerned with people who are not close to her. The neuroticism results provided Marie with deeper insight into her tendency to be less even-tempered and to have intense emotional reactions to stressful events. She now understands why her friends and family perceive her as overly dramatic in various situations.

Both my and Marie’s responses to the personality test highlighted behaviors, tendencies, or attitudes aligned with the Five-Factor Model of personality: agreeableness, conscientiousness, extraversion, openness, and neuroticism (Capella University, n.d.). The results were reviewed individually by the participants.

Accuracy and Implications of Personality Test Results

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