In accordance with
recommended 'best practice' the following Part Two of this report
has been designed specifically to share with the
test-taker. The report uses the pronoun 'you' rather
than 'he' or 'she'.
(If you print the whole report, Part Two
will automatically start printing on to a new page.)
Andrea Specimen
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A
more in-depth look at - and feedback report
for
'Andrea Specimen'
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The scores and statements in
this report are based on your pattern of responses to the OPA
Questionnaire. These scores have been interpreted by a
team of business psychologists. |
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Resist reading 'good' or 'bad'
into any of the scores or statements. Whether a person's
behaviour can be described as 'good' or 'bad' will depend on the
situation. What may be described as an asset - say, strong
assertiveness for example - in one situation may prove to be a
liability in another situation. |
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Even though our tendency to act
in consistent patterns is strong we do not always respond the
same way to all situations. Therefore, you may want to
visualise yourself in several different situations that you
normally face in your life. This might help to clarify any
descriptions in this report. |
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Area
measured: Openness to Experience
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Openness to
Experience describes an individual's pro-active seeking and
appreciation of experience for its own sake.
High scorers
are imaginative and open-minded. They like to work in a
challenging, changing environment.
Low scorers like
routine and prefer to be conventional.
Openness is
often perceived as healthier or more mature. However, both open
and closed styles of thinking are useful in different
environments. The intellectual style of the open person may
serve a teacher or strategist well. However, research has shown
that closed thinking is related to superior job performance in
investigative work, sales and a number of service
occupations. |
| Your responses to the Ocean Personality Assessment
Questionnaire indicate that... |
Your score
for Openness to Experience is in the low range. Your responses
suggest that you have a strong preference for a familiar
environment. You enjoy working on straightforward, uncomplicated
tasks. You like routine and would prefer everything and
everybody to basically remain the same.
You tend to not
acknowledge or place a high importance on emotions, feelings,
art or beauty. You maintain and respect tradition. You tend not
to question authority.
You tend to work well in an
environment where procedures are established and a routine is
followed.
Approximately 30% of the population fall within
this range.
People who know you well - not just
necessarily people who like you - are likely to describe you in
one or more of the following ways:
- practical -
'down-to-earth' - conventional - set in your ways - wary of
change - not a very sensitive person.
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Facets
of Openness to Experience |
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Imagination
To imaginative individuals the real world is often too
plain and ordinary. High scorers for this facet use fantasy, not
as an escape, but as a way of creating for themselves, a more
richer and interesting inner-world.
Low scorers are more
likely to relate to facts than to fantasise. They are more
'matter-of-fact' and prefer to keep their minds on the task at
hand. |
Artistic
Interests
High
scorers in this area love beauty, both in art and in nature.
They become easily involved and absorbed in artistic and natural
events. They are not necessarily artistically trained nor
talented, although many will be. The defining features of this
facet are interest in and appreciation of natural and artificial
beauty.
Low scorers lack aesthetic sensitivity and
interest in the arts. |
| You
scored 63 which is in the high range. |
You
scored 43 which is in the low range. |
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Depth of Emotions &
Feelings
People
who score high for this facet have good access to and awareness
of their own feelings.
Low scorers are less aware of
their feelings and tend not to express their emotions
openly. |
Willingness to
Experiment
High
scorers are eager to try new activities, travel to foreign lands
and experience different things. They find familiarity and
routine boring.
Low scorers tend to feel uncomfortable
with change and prefer familiar routines. |
| You
scored 40 which is in the low range. |
You
scored 42 which is in the low range. |
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Intellectual Curiosity
High scorers for Intellectual Curiosity
love to play with ideas. They are open-minded to new and unusual
ideas and like to debate intellectual issues. They enjoy
intellectual problems, puzzles and brain teasers.
Low
scorers prefer dealing with either people or things rather than
ideas. They regard intellectual exercises as a waste of time.
Intellectual Curiosity should not be equated with
intelligence. Intellectual Curiosity is an intellectual style,
not an intellectual ability.
However, high scorers on
Intellectual Curiosity do tend to score slightly higher
than low scorers on standardised intelligence tests.
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Tolerance for
Diversity
Tolerance for Diversity refers to a readiness to
challenge authority, convention and traditional values. In its
most extreme form, it can even represent outright hostility
toward rules, sympathy for law-breakers and a love of ambiguity,
chaos and disorder.
People who score low in this area
tend to accept authority and prefer the security and stability
brought by conformity to tradition. They are generally
conservative in their outlook to life. |
| You
scored 36 which is in the low range. |
You
scored 55
which is in the
middle range. |
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Visual
Summary
Openness to Experience
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The Facets that define Openness to
Experience |
| Willingness
to Experiment |
42 |
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| Intellectual Curiosity |
36 |
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| Tolerance
for Diversity |
55 |
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Area
measured: Conscientiousness - Work Ethic |
Conscientiousness describes how organised, motivated
and thorough an individual is in life and in pursuing
goals.
High scorers are methodical, self-motivated and well
organised.
Low scorers are easy going, less focused and
less inclined to make plans.
The benefits
of high conscientiousness are obvious. Conscientious individuals
avoid trouble and achieve high levels of success through
purposeful planning and persistence. They are also positively
regarded by others as intelligent and reliable. On the negative
side, they can be compulsive perfectionists and workaholics.
Furthermore, extremely conscientious individuals might be regarded
as stuffy and boring.
People lacking in conscientiousness
may be criticised for their unreliability, lack of ambition and
failure to stay within the lines, but they will experience many
short-lived pleasures and they will never be called stuffy.
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Your
responses to the Ocean Personality Assessment Questionnaire
indicate that... |
You score in
the low range for Conscientiousness. This indicates that you are
likely to 'live for the moment' and do what feels good
now.
Your work pattern and behaviour is likely to be
disorganised. Your responses suggest that you may lack the
motivation and self-discipline to organise and plan your
activities well. You find it hard to focus on a goal and harder
still to stay focused for a prolonged period of time.
You
are likely and willing to put pleasure before business. Your sense
of responsibility is not highly defined and you will tend to see
your obligations as somewhat lacking in importance.
Your
responses indicate that you are not very concerned about
traditional values and traditional measures of
success.
Although you might not like it, you will work more
efficiently and productively in a structured environment where
your work is monitored and outside disciplines are
imposed.
Approximately 30% of the population fall within
this range. People who know you well - not just necessarily people
who like you - are likely to describe you in one or more of the
following ways:
- very 'laid-back' - casual - rather
unreliable - easily distracted - impulsive - needs to be a bit
more focused - disorganised. |
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Facets of Conscientiousness |
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Sense of Competence
Sense of Competence describes confidence in
one's ability to accomplish things. High scorers believe they have
the intelligence (common sense), drive and self-control necessary
for achieving success. They have a high level of self-esteem and
tend to feel well prepared to deal with life.
Low scorers
feel less effective and may have a sense that they are not in
control of their lives. |
Orderliness
People with
high scores in this area are well-organised, tidy and neat. They
like to live according to routines and schedules. They keep lists
and make plans.
Low scorers tend to be disorganised, untidy
and less methodical. |
| You
scored 61 which is in the high range. |
You
scored 41
which is in the low
range. |
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Sense of Responsibility
This facet of personality reflects the
strength of a person's sense of duty and obligation. Those who score
high have a strong sense of moral obligation. They tend to be
ethical and highly principled.
Low scorers find contracts,
rules and regulations overly confining. They are more casual in
their approach to life and may be somewhat unreliable or even
irresponsible. |
Achievement-Striving
Individuals who score high in this area strive
hard to achieve excellence. Their drive to be recognised as
successful keeps them on track as they work hard to achieve their
goals. They have high aspiration levels and a strong sense of
direction in life. However, extremely high scorers may be too
single-minded and obsessed with their work - they may become
workaholics.
Low scorers do not have a high drive to succeed,
they tend to be content to get by with a minimal amount of effort
and work. Although they
may lack the need to succeed, they are often perfectly happy with
their level of achievement. |
| You
scored 35
which is in the low
range. |
You
scored 38
which is in the low
range. |
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Self-Discipline
Self-discipline, called 'will-power' by many
people, refers to the ability to persist at difficult or unpleasant
tasks until they are completed. People who possess high
self-discipline are able to overcome reluctance to begin tasks and
stay on track despite distractions. They have a high degree of
self-motivation to get the job done.
Those with low
self-discipline procrastinate, are easily discouraged and show
relatively poor follow-through. They frequently fail to complete
tasks - even tasks that they really want to complete. |
Deliberateness
Deliberateness describes the disposition to think
carefully through possibilities before acting. High scorers for
Deliberateness are cautious and take their time when making
decisions.
Low scorers often say or do the first thing that
comes to mind without considering alternatives and the probable
consequences of those alternatives. |
| You
scored 48
which is in the
middle range. |
You
scored 28 which is in the low range. |
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Visual
Summary
Conscientiousness
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The Facets that define
Conscientiousness |
| Sense of
Responsibility |
35 |
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Area
Measured: Extraversion
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Extraversion
describes how energetic and enthusiastic a person is when dealing
with people. It describes an individual's preference for quantity
and intensity of interpersonal relationships.
High scorers
are outgoing and actively look for the company of people. The
higher the score the more likely this description will
apply.
Low scorers tend to be serious and reserved
preferring not to be with a large number of people.
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Your
responses to the Ocean Personality Assessment Questionnaire
indicate that... |
Your score for
Extraversion is in the high range indicating that you are
sociable, outgoing, energetic and lively.
You are
high-spirited and would rather not be on your own. Other people
are an important part of your environment in general - both at
work and at play. You are pro-active in making personal contact
with people and you make an effort to maintain that
contact.
You often take the lead in a group situation and
you are happy to organise the group's activities.
You are
likely to work well in a busy, competitive
environment.
Approximately 30% of the population fall
within this range. People who know you well - not just necessarily
people who like you - are likely to describe you in one or more of
the following ways:
- energetic - sociable - self-confident
- fast-paced in style - cheerful - enthusiastic - affectionate -
talkative. |
Facets of Extraversion |
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Warmth
High scorers genuinely like other
people and openly demonstrate positive feelings towards others. They
make friends quickly and it is easy for them to form close, intimate
relationships.
Low scorers are not necessarily cold and
hostile, but they do not reach out to others and they are more
reserved and formal. |
Gregariousness
Gregarious people find the
company of others pleasantly stimulating and rewarding. They enjoy
the excitement of crowds.
Low scorers tend to feel
overwhelmed by large crowds and gatherings. Consequently they are
likely to avoid putting themselves in such situations. They do not
necessarily dislike being with people sometimes, however, their need
for privacy and time to themselves is much greater than for
individuals who score high for this facet. |
| You
scored 47 which is in the middle range. |
You
scored 58 which is in the high range. |
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Assertiveness
High scorers for Assertiveness like to
speak out, take charge and direct the activities of others. They
tend to be leaders in groups.
Low scorers tend to keep in
the background letting others take control. They are likely to be
less talkative and less outgoing than people who score high for this
area. |
Activity Level
Active individuals lead fast-paced and busy
lives. They do things and move about quickly, energetically,
vigorously and they get involved in many activities.
People
who score low in this area follow a slower and more leisurely,
relaxed pace. |
| You
scored 54 which is in the middle range. |
You
scored 58 which is in the high range. |
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Excitement-Seeking
High scorers for this area
of personality are easily bored without high levels of stimulation.
They like the bright lights and hustle and bustle. They are likely
to take risks and seek thrills.
Low scorers are overwhelmed
by noise and commotion and are adverse to thrill-seeking.
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Positive Emotions
This facet measures
positive mood and feelings.
People who score high for this area
normally experience a range of positive feelings, including
happiness, enthusiasm, optimism and joy.
Low scorers are not
necessarily unhappy people, they are just less high spirited and
exuberant. |
| You
scored 70 which is in the high range. |
You
scored 59 which is in the high range. |
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Visual
Summary
Extraversion |
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The Facets that
define Extraversion |
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Area measured:
Agreeableness |
Agreeableness describes a person's attitudes
towards other people.
High scorers are compassionate,
frank and co-operative. Agreeable people have an optimistic
view of human nature. They believe people are basically
honest, decent and trustworthy.
Low scorers are
emotionally tough and generally unconcerned about other
people. They are independent, self-reliant and competitive.
Sometimes their scepticism about others' motives causes them
to be suspicious, unfriendly and un-cooperative.
Agreeableness is obviously advantageous for attaining
and maintaining popularity. Agreeable people are better liked
than disagreeable people. On the other hand, agreeableness is
not useful in situations that require tough or absolute
objective decisions. Low scorers can make excellent
scientists, critics, or members of the armed forces.
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Your responses to the Ocean
Personality Assessment Questionnaire indicate
that... |
Your responses put
you in the low range for Agreeableness. The way in which you
answered the questionnaire indicates that you are much more
concerned about your own needs than the needs of other people.
You are not particularly interested in other people's feelings
or thoughts.
You may be seen as thoughtless and
brusque. You tend to be sceptical about other people's ideas
and motives.
Your attitude is likely to be tough and
guarded. You are competitive and analytical. You tend to
express your feelings of anger or annoyance without hesitation
or consideration.
You are likely to work well in a
competitive, factual environment where independence is
preferred and encouraged.
Approximately 30% of the
population fall within this range.
People who know you
well - not just necessarily people who like you - are likely
to describe you in one or more of the following ways:
-
hard-headed - unwilling to get involved - arrogant -
independent - unsentimental -
self-centred. |
Facets of Agreeableness |
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Trust
People who score high in this area fundamentally assume
that most people are fair, honest and have good intentions. They
take people at face value and they are willing to forgive and
forget.
People who score low for this facet tend to be
rather sceptical and distrust other people's intentions. They
have a tendency to assume that others might be attempting to
deceive them or be devious. |
Sincerity
High scorers for this facet see no need
for pretence or manipulation when dealing with others and are
therefore candid, frank and genuine.
Low scorers believe
that a certain amount of deception of not telling 'the whole
truth' in business and social relationships is acceptable, even
a necessity.
People find it relatively easy to relate to
the straightforward high-scorers for Sincerity. They generally
find it more difficult to relate to the low-scorers. It should
be made clear that low scorers are not unprincipled or
immoral - they are simply less inclined to express their true
opinions and feelings. |
| You
scored 59 which is in the
high range. |
You
scored 1 which is in the
low range. |
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Altruism
Altruistic
people find helping other people genuinely rewarding.
Consequently, they are usually willing to assist those who are
in need. Altruistic people find that doing things for others is
a form of self-fulfillment rather than self-sacrifice.
Low scorers do not particularly like helping those in
need or getting involved in other people's problems. Requests
for help feel like an imposition rather than an opportunity for
self-fulfillment. |
Compliance
Individuals who score high for Compliance dislike
confrontations. They are perfectly willing to compromise or to
deny their own needs in order to get along with others.
Those who score low would much rather prefer to compete
than co-operate. They are outspoken and not inhibited about expressing
their anger easily. They may intimidate others in order to get their own
way. |
| You
scored 37 which is in the
low range. |
You
scored 11 which is in the
low range. |
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Modesty
High scorers are unassuming,
rather self-effacing and humble. However it is important to
understand that they are not necessarily lacking in
self-confidence or self-esteem.
Low
scorers believe they are superior to other people. They may tend
to be rather arrogant and perceived by others to be
conceited. |
Sympathy
People who score high for this area are
tender-hearted and compassionate. They feel the pain of others
vicariously and are easily moved to pity.
Low scorers
are not affected strongly by human suffering. They pride
themselves on making objective judgments based on reason. They
are more concerned with truth and impartial justice than with
mercy. |
| You
scored 27 which is in the
low range. |
You
scored 43 which is in the
low range. |
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Visual
Summary
Agreeableness
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The Facets that define
Agreeableness |
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Area measured: Natural
Reactions
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Natural
Reactions measures the different ways people have of reacting
emotionally to the pressures and stresses of everyday
life.
Individuals who score
low in Natural Reactions are emotionally resilient and are not
easily upset. They tend to be calm, relaxed and rarely
experience negative feelings. They cope well under
pressure.
People who score in
the high ranges have strong, overly-sensitive and emotional
natural reactions. They respond emotionally to events that do
not affect a lot of people and their reactions tend to be more
intense. They are more likely to interpret ordinary situations
as threatening and minor frustrations as 'big problems'. These
strong 'natural reactions' can diminish a person's ability to
think clearly, make decisions and cope effectively with
stress.
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Your
responses to the Ocean Personality Assessment Questionnaire
indicate that... |
You score in the high
range for Natural Reactions. Individuals scoring in this range
are likely to be rather emotional, apprehensive and
anxious.
Your responses indicate that you may tend to
worry unnecessarily and sometimes find it difficult to cope.
You tend to be susceptible to pressure and stress. You may
tend to react emotionally to events that would not affect most
people and your reactions tend to be more intense than the
majority of people.
You are unlikely to be comfortable
working in an unpredictable, pressurised
environment.
Approximately 30% of the population fall
within this range.
People who know you well - not just
necessarily people who like you - are likely to describe you
in one or more of the following ways:
- easily provoked
- a worrier - not very confident - emotional - easily
discouraged - 'up-tight' - sensitive.
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Facets
of Natural Reactions |
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Anxiety
The
'fight-or-flight' system of the brain of anxious individuals is
too easily and too often engaged. Therefore, people who score
high in this area often feel like something unpleasant,
threatening or dangerous is about to happen. They may be afraid
of specific situations or just generally fearful. They often
feel rather tense, jittery and nervous.
People low in
Anxiety are generally relaxed, calm and fearless. They tend not
to worry about things that might go wrong. |
Angry Hostility
This facet measures the tendency
to feel angry. (Whether or not a person expresses annoyance and
hostility depends on his or her level of Agreeableness.)
People who score high for Angry Hostility feel enraged
when things do not go their way. They are easily provoked and
overly sensitive about being treated fairly. They feel resentful
and bitter when they think they are being cheated.
Low
scorers are much more easy going and less likely to be provoked.
They do not get angry often or easily.
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| You
scored 68
which is in
the high
range. |
You
scored 61 which
is in the high
range. |
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Moodiness/Contentment
This facet measures normal
differences in the way that people react to life's ups and
downs.
People who score high in this area are prone to feeling
sad, dejected, guilty and discouraged when faced with problems.
They often lack energy and have difficulty initiating activities
that may resolve their problems.
People who score low in
this area are less likely to experience these emotions. This
doesn't mean that they are necessarily more bubbly, cheerful and
lighthearted people, (these are behaviours that are associated
with Extraversion). |
Self-Consciousness
Self-conscious individuals
are sensitive about what others think of them. Their concern
about rejection and ridicule cause them to feel shy and
uncomfortable around others. They are easily embarrassed. Their
fears that others will criticise or make fun of them are
exaggerated and unrealistic. However, their awkwardness and
discomfort may make these fears a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Low scorers, in contrast, do not suffer from the
mistaken impression that everyone is watching and judging them.
They do not necessarily have good social skills, they simply
feel less nervous in social situations.
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| You
scored 64
which is in
the high range. |
You
scored 60
which is in
the high
range. |
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Self-Indulgence
People who score in
the high range for this facet feel strong cravings and
urges that they have difficulty resisting - even though they
know that they are likely to regret it later. They tend to be
oriented toward short-term pleasures and rewards rather than
long-term consequences.
Low scorers do not experience
strong, irresistible cravings and consequently do not find
themselves tempted to over indulge. |
Sensitivity to Stress
High scorers have difficulty
in coping with stress. They tend to feel vulnerable. They
experience panic, confusion or helplessness when under pressure
and when facing emergency situations.
Low scorers feel more capable, competent and
clear-thinking in difficult situations or when under
pressure. |
| You
scored 44
which is in
the low
range. |
You
scored 66
which is in
the high
range. |
Visual Summary
Natural
Reactions |
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The Facets that
define Natural Reactions |
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