
16PF - 16 Personality Factors
Dr. Raymond Cattell, whittled down 171 characteristics through analysing Alport’s list of personality traits. Cattell further used a statistical technique known as ‘Factor analysis’ to identify traits that are related to one another. In 1949, Cattell developed a standardized personality test that measures 16 primary personality factors and 5 global personality factors, known as 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire.
The 16pf questionnaire is a reliable and validated tool and highly effective at revealing potential, confirming suitability, and identifying development needs. 16pf establishes a fully-rounded picture of the individual and makes a vital roadmap for decision makers.
16pf identifies 16 traits of an individual and reflect on the five global factors, and the grouping is called 16PF5.
Degree to which you maintain relationships with others.
Ability to solve verbal and numerical problems.
Degree to which you respond to life situations.
Ability to express yourself freely.
Ability to adapt to social situations
Ability to be cautious to the intentions and motivations of others.
Degree to which you keep personal information to yourself.
Degree to which one enjoys new situations and experiences.
Ability to create the best out of all.
Ability to influence and control others:
Degree to which one value rules.
Ability to let emotions get affected by others.
Degree to which one gives more importance to abstract than concrete observations.
Tendency to self-criticism.
Ability to trust my own judgments to work independently.
Ability to handle different situations.
The sixteen traits of the 16PF are divided into five umbrella categories.
Does the person spend more energy on their relationships in the workplace or completing tasks?
Does the person carry assertive style or is it more cooperative?
Is the person quite realistic or more intuitive and creative?
Does the person have a flexible approach or more disciplined in handling things?
How does the person cope up with setbacks or how do they handle stress?
16pf is used in various industrial, organisational, research, educational and medical environments. Many psychologists use 16pf to provide career counselling and identify academic, emotional and social problems in students and adults.
16pf is a scientific tool that provides insights about your current skills and abilities. The 16pf test consists of questions where you have to respond according to the situation. The test will take at most 10-15 minutes to complete.
You only need a computer or a mobile device to complete the test and go through the analysis report.
16pf helps you to predict your behaviour, performance and communication in the workplace. 16pf provides insights about your personality, increases self-awareness and identifies strengths and areas in which you may want to develop your skills.