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Cattell's 16 Personality Factors Test

Taking Cattell’s Test Online

The model of individual differences between people with 16 factors was developed by Raymond Cattell in the 1940s. The model did not gain wide acceptance at first. However, one of his works attracted widespread attention. A special test created for counseling and human resources, the so-called Questionnaire 16PF, was a breakthrough in the science of psychology. This is an online adaptation of the Cattell test. This test is based on publicly available scales developed by L. Goldberg, D. Barenboym, A. Kapustina and other scientists to parallel a 16PF-style questionnaire, evaluating the same features. You can take it for free.

Most people complete this version of Cattell’s 16PF test in under 10 minutes

For each question, choose the answer that best reflects your views and opinions. Be sure to answer every question without skipping any. Don't spend too much time on any one answer. Go with the first answer that comes to mind. Try not to use vague or uncertain answers such as “I don’t know” or “something in between” too often.
Answers should be honest and sincere, you're taking this test for yourself—do not strive to make a good impression with your answers. There are no right or wrong answers.
People are different, and each person has a unique way of expressing their opinions. Your answers should reflect reality — only then will the interpretation be accurate.

Disclaimer before you start the test

Note: this test is provided for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice. Your answers may be used anonymously for general statistics.

1. I think my memory is better now than it was before.
2. I could live alone, away from people without difficulty.
3. Assuming the sky is "below" and it’s "hot" in winter, I would have to call the criminal:
4. When going to bed, I:
5. If I were driving on a road where there were many other cars, I would prefer:
6. I give others the opportunity both to joke and to tell all kinds of stories in the company.
7. It matters to me that my surroundings are not messy.
8. Most people I spend time with are glad to see me.
9. I prefer:
10. I am amused by the discrepancy between what people do and what they tell about it later.
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