📋 About the 16PF
The 16PF (Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire) is a comprehensive personality assessment developed by Raymond Cattell that measures 16 primary personality traits and 5 global factors. Based on factor analysis research, it provides an in-depth picture of an individual's personality structure. Used extensively in clinical psychology, counseling, career guidance, and organizational settings for personnel selection and leadership development, the 16PF is one of the most well-researched personality assessments with over 60 years of validation studies.
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⚡ Quick Facts
- Duration
- 45 min
- Cost
- $50 USD
- Validity
- 5 years
- Score Range
- 1-10
- Adaptive
- No
- At Home
- No
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📢 Recent Updates
2024-01
Fifth Edition Remains Current