The Adult Personality Inventory

Description: The Adult Personality Inventory (API) is a personality test designed to measure normal personality traits in adults. It is a self-report inventory consisting of 466 items that are answered on a 5-point Likert scale. The API yields 22 primary scales, which are grouped into four higher-order factors: Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, and Emotional Stability.
Number of Questions: 15
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I am the life of the party.

  1. Strongly Disagree

  2. Disagree

  3. Neutral

  4. Agree

  5. Strongly Agree


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This question measures the Extraversion factor.

I am always willing to help others.

  1. Strongly Disagree

  2. Disagree

  3. Neutral

  4. Agree

  5. Strongly Agree


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This question measures the Agreeableness factor.

I am always on time for appointments.

  1. Strongly Disagree

  2. Disagree

  3. Neutral

  4. Agree

  5. Strongly Agree


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This question measures the Conscientiousness factor.

I am easily upset.

  1. Strongly Disagree

  2. Disagree

  3. Neutral

  4. Agree

  5. Strongly Agree


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This question measures the Emotional Stability factor.

I am often the center of attention.

  1. Strongly Disagree

  2. Disagree

  3. Neutral

  4. Agree

  5. Strongly Agree


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This question measures the Extraversion factor.

I am always willing to compromise.

  1. Strongly Disagree

  2. Disagree

  3. Neutral

  4. Agree

  5. Strongly Agree


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This question measures the Agreeableness factor.

I always finish what I start.

  1. Strongly Disagree

  2. Disagree

  3. Neutral

  4. Agree

  5. Strongly Agree


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This question measures the Conscientiousness factor.

I am often worried about things.

  1. Strongly Disagree

  2. Disagree

  3. Neutral

  4. Agree

  5. Strongly Agree


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This question measures the Emotional Stability factor.

I am always up for a good time.

  1. Strongly Disagree

  2. Disagree

  3. Neutral

  4. Agree

  5. Strongly Agree


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This question measures the Extraversion factor.

I am always willing to lend a helping hand.

  1. Strongly Disagree

  2. Disagree

  3. Neutral

  4. Agree

  5. Strongly Agree


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This question measures the Agreeableness factor.

I always make sure my work is done correctly.

  1. Strongly Disagree

  2. Disagree

  3. Neutral

  4. Agree

  5. Strongly Agree


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This question measures the Conscientiousness factor.

I am often down in the dumps.

  1. Strongly Disagree

  2. Disagree

  3. Neutral

  4. Agree

  5. Strongly Agree


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This question measures the Emotional Stability factor.

I am always the first one to start a conversation.

  1. Strongly Disagree

  2. Disagree

  3. Neutral

  4. Agree

  5. Strongly Agree


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This question measures the Extraversion factor.

I am always willing to go the extra mile to help others.

  1. Strongly Disagree

  2. Disagree

  3. Neutral

  4. Agree

  5. Strongly Agree


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This question measures the Agreeableness factor.

I always make sure my work is perfect.

  1. Strongly Disagree

  2. Disagree

  3. Neutral

  4. Agree

  5. Strongly Agree


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This question measures the Conscientiousness factor.

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