Question

Harpreet, a psychologist, is interested in using self-report measures for career counselling of his client. Explain the appropriate tests that he can use.

Answer 1

• Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ) It initially assessed two dimensions of personality, called introverted-extraverted and emotionally stable-emotionally unstable. These dimensions are characterised by 32 personality traits. Later on, Eysenck added a third dimension, called psychoticism.
• Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16 PF) This test was developed by Cattell. On the basis of his studies, he identified a large set of personality descriptors, which were subjected to factor analysis to identify the basic personality structure. It has been found extremely useful in career guidance, vocational exploration, and occupational testing.