Answer: The 16 personality factor questionnaire is a self report personality test. It is employed by psychologist aswell as psychiatrists (mental health experts) for diagnoses/prognosis of psychiatric disorders.
Neuroticism sometimes called Emotional stability relates to one’s emotional stability and degree of negative emotions. People that score high on neuroticism often experience emotional instability and negative emotions. Traits include being moody and tense.
Extroversion is characterized by being excited, sociable, talkativeness, assertiveness, and high level of emotional expressiveness.
This trait features characteristics such as imagination and insight.1 People who are high in this trait also tend to have a broad range of interests. They are curious about the world and other people and eager to learn new things and enjoy new experiences.
Openness includes traits like being insightful and imaginative and having a wide variety of interests.
Explanation:
16FP measures anxiety, emotional and behavioural stability. It is also used by HR specialist for employee selection by determining the emotional intelligent of candidates.
Neuroticism is a trait characterized by sadness, moodiness, and emotional instability. People who are high in this trait tend to experience mood swings, anxiety, irritability, and sadness. Those low in this trait tend to be more stable and emotionally resilient.
People who are high in extroversion are outgoing and tend to gain energy in social situations. Being around other people helps them feel happy and excited. People who are low in extroversion tend to be more reserved and have less energy to expend in social settings.
People who are high in openness trait tend to be more adventurous and creative. People low in this trait are often much more traditional and may struggle with abstract thinking.
