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Original Question
Describe the differences between the main four categories of the CPI (California Psychological Inventory) assessment. How can this assessment lead to a better understanding of self and how the individual interacts to others? Explain
(Answer Number 1) BY Jaquisha
Each dimension of the CPI assessment’s four main categories consists of differences among each other and the proponents of each dimension are referred to below:
1. Extraversion is characterized by an individual’s tendency to draw energy from stimulated interpersonal activity which tends to give the individual joy. A difference between a high scorer is that, this person is “talkative” versus the low score being “reserved.”
2. Openness frequently relates to traits such as curiosity, imagination and intelligences. Those who score high are described as having a varying range of interests, creative and insightful, are just a few traits. Thus, the low scorer, on the other hand, is described as shallow, unanalytical, and lacking in imagination.
3. Agreeableness includes such traits as kindness, likability and courteousness. High scoring individuals are interested in helping others and behave in prosocial ways. Those that do score low, are uncooperative, disagree, are unfriendly, selfish, hostile and egocentric.
4. Conscientiousness refers to the cluster of traits relating to order, prudence, impulse control, and achievement. Individuals who happen to score high, possess personality traits like careful planning, delaying gratification, following rules and norms. Individuals scoring low are often disorganized, irresponsible, weak-willed and undependable.
The above information will be a very valuable resource for a coach to have. As one could use the categories personality dimensions in combination to create a composite personality characteristic in predicting how the individual will interact with others within an organization when deciding to hire. This also can help lead to better understanding on careful planning as to a student’s future career path (Career Research, 2018).
Career Research. (2018). Career Assessment. Retrieved from http://career.iresearchnet.com/career-assessment/big-five-factors-of-personality/
(Answer Number 2) By Penny
The California Psychological Inventory (CPI) is a powerful assessment tool used for helping individuals enhance their personal and professional life as well as view their characteristics in a clearer light. (California Psychological Inventory (CPI), 2018).
The CPI assessments are categorized into four different types (California Personality Inventory | InfoRefuge, 2018):
1. Alpha = External, Favoring the norm, this personality type is an extrovert, forceful, dominant, ambitious, assertive, and more of take-charge person.
2. Beta = Internal, Favoring the norm, this personality type is keeping a low profile, predictable, dependable, responsible and stable.
3. Gamma = External, Doubting the norm, this personality type is adventurous, clever innovative and a person that will question the normal way of doing things.
4. Delta = Internal, Doubting the norm, this personality type consists of a person being preoccupied, detached, perceptive and reflective.
The CPI assessment is unique in how it helps individuals to deal with others, identify strengths and developmental abilities as well as self-awareness. CPI assessment can enhance in the areas of: (California Psychological Inventory (CPI), 2018):
o Leadership competencies which can identify strengths and development areas.
o Executive motivation can help an individual address and identify levels of satisfaction and drive.
o Performance improvement helps leaders increase self-awareness and communication skills with individuals and their teams.
o Succession planning helps leaders in organizations to strengthen their leadership skills on all levels.
o Selection and retention help organization to recruit the right individuals and keep them engaged.
o Executive coaching empowers leaders to reach their full potential by create developmental plan to support their goal or skill.
The CPI assessment allow individuals to see and judge another person’s leaderships style including his or her own. It has become an important tool regarding employee training and effective leadership development. Once an employee is hired, with on-going training, and developing leadership skills, this could possibly lead to less turn over, and an increase in revenue and productivity for an organization.
California Psychological Inventory (CPI). 2018. Retrieved from https://www.cpp.com/products/cpi/index.aspxo
California Personality Inventory (CPI) | InfoRefuge. 2018. Retrieved from https://www.inforefuge.com/california-personality-inventory
