16PF® Fifth Edition

Cattell Comprehensive
Personality Interpretation (CCPI)
by Heather Birkett Cattell, Ph.D.
with Heather E. P. Cattell, Ph.D.

Name: Shelby Leeder

ID: LDSP
Date: March 23, 2010
NetAssess UID: 90e9061010

This confidential report is designed for use by appropriately qualified

professionals. The presentation of information is compact and the
language of the report is technical. It was not intended to be used for
client feedback.

This report is based on the 16PF Questionnaire, which is a measure of

normal personality. The report's narrative interprets the 16PF scales in
light of issues relevant for counselors and clinicians. However, the report
should not be used to diagnose pathology, which requires pathology-
oriented measures and/or psychodiagnostic interview.

The report is intended to be used in conjunction with professional

judgment. The statements it contains should be viewed as hypotheses
to be validated against other sources of data. Personality test data
should be regarded with caution when the data are over one year old
or after the occurrence of a major life event. In these instances, it is
recommended that the client be retested. All information in this
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VALIDITY INDICES

This profile's Impression Management index is within the average range. Thus, Ms. Leeder's
responses don't appear to either greatly exaggerate or deny socially desirable attributes.

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

Ms. Leeder's overall level of Extraversion is average.

Ms. Leeder's overall level of Anxiety appears to be high. In this area, she tends to be emotionally
reactive, worried, and tense. She would be even higher on Anxiety if she were not also trusting.

Ms. Leeder's general level of Tough-Mindedness is low-average. This is a result of her being
emotionally sensitive and open to new ideas. She would be even lower on Tough-Mindedness if
she were not also pragmatic.

Ms. Leeder's general level of Independence is low-average. This is a result of her being
unassertive, timid, and trusting. She would be even lower on Independence if she were not also
innovative.

Ms. Leeder's general level of Self-Control is average.

COGNITIVE AND PERCEPTUAL FUNCTIONING

Capacity for Insight: Ms. Leeder's high score on the abstract reasoning ability scale suggests
that she has the intellectual capacity necessary for insight into her behavior. However, she may
not often use this capacity to gain insight into herself since her attention tends to be more external
and concrete in focus rather than internal or abstract. It may be hard for her to step back from her
focus on practicalities to see the overall patterns in her behavior. Additionally, since she may be
feeling insecure at present, she may be taking an exaggerated view of her shortcomings, which
may affect her capacity for accurate self-assessment.

Standards for Self-Evaluation: Some of the standards against which Ms. Leeder judges herself
are moral ones. She has a strong conscience that sets conventional rules for her conduct. About
as much as the average person, she has personal ideals that are oriented around culturally admired
traits such as self-discipline, organization and goal-directedness. Thus, overall, this second
source of self-evaluation may be less potent in her judgments of herself than her standards of
right and wrong. Her moral standards may be high, and thus they may be a source of her current
insecurity. For example, she may be unforgiving of herself for some real or imagined
wrongdoing or be disappointed over a personal failure or about not achieving her goals.

Perceptual Style: Since Ms. Leeder may tend to overestimate possible risks in situations, she
may exaggerate dangers. She is also attentive to subtle social cues signaling negative shifts in
people's reactions toward her, and thus may read in more adverse reactions than actually exist.

Information Processing: Ms. Leeder tends to focus on the concrete, practical aspects of her
surroundings. She is usually content to stay with "common sense" explanations of what she
observes. Contemplating the underlying or theoretical meaning behind things does not usually

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interest her unless it leads to some practical information.

Being emotionally sensitive, Ms. Leeder's judgments tend to be based more on her personal
feelings and intuitions. At times, her judgments may be subjective or lacking in some factual or
objective elements.

Core Values: Ms. Leeder tends to think in conventional moral terms about how things ought to
be. She has difficulty accepting anything that she sees as improper. Furthermore, many of her
values are based on her emotional sensitivity and her finely tuned aesthetic sensibility. She is
sympathetic and refined, and anything crude or inhumane may seem distasteful to her.

Openness to Influence and Change: On some matters, Ms. Leeder may be easily influenced by
other people's behavior and opinions. However, Ms. Leeder doesn't always rely on established
methods or approaches. Therefore, she may be open to being influenced by avant-garde or
progressive ideas, when those around her hold these views. This trait makes her receptive to new
ideas and perspectives, and good at coping with change.

INTERPERSONAL STYLE

Social Orientation: Ms. Leeder derives an average amount of gratification from interacting with
people as an end in itself. She is also sensitive, sympathetic, and able to empathize with others'
feelings. Her assessments of people are mainly based on her emotional reactions, which are
reasonably warm and kind. Her general assumption when dealing with people is that they can be
trusted and are well intentioned.

Ms. Leeder is generally timid and shy, and she may be self-conscious about meeting new people
or being singled out for attention in a group. She tends to feel intimidated in challenging social
situations. She is discreet about sharing personal information. She tends to keep her reactions to
herself and to carefully consider how much to say before speaking. If she has well-developed
social skills, she may be able to hide her shyness in many situations. Thus, overall, others may
find her somewhat elusive or hard to really get to know.

Quality of Attachments: Being moderately people-oriented, Ms. Leeder probably has formed
some relatively strong social attachments. Ms. Leeder takes her social obligations seriously and
strives to do what is correct in her relationships. She may not recognize that the average person is
not as conscientious as she. If she does recognize this, it doesn't seem to have made her
distrusting or cynical about human nature.

Since she is the kind of person who is capable of making large shifts in her life, she may have lost
contact with some people who were once significant to her. For example, she may have moved
several times and not kept in touch with old friends.

Power Dynamics: Ms. Leeder is below average on assertiveness and tries to avoid conflict.
Since Ms. Leeder sometimes relies on other people's ideas and support, she may be easily swayed
by others.

Compatible and Incompatible Personalities: Overall, Ms. Leeder probably sees eye-to-eye
with other open-minded individuals like herself, who are in favor of finding better ways of doing
things rather than just sticking to traditional ways. She probably also enjoys the company of other
bright people like herself. Since Ms. Leeder is rule-conscious and tender-minded, she has a lot in

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common with other principled and emotionally sensitive types. She does not relate well to people
who are harsh and insensitive to her feelings or to those whom she views as being immoral and
not following established rules. Since her focus is concrete and down-to-earth, she has much in
common with other pragmatic individuals. She usually does not try to fathom abstract or
theoretical ideas, and therefore may not understand imaginative, absentminded people who "have
their heads in the clouds." Her negative reactions are likely to be triggered by people who are
unavailable or unsupportive when she needs someone to rely on. Because she is shy and easily
embarrassed, she may resent others who place her in the social spotlight or in other demanding
social positions that make her feel uncomfortable.

Impact on Others: Since Ms. Leeder is shy and timid with new people and situations, she
initially may give the impression that she is unfriendly unless she pushes herself to overcome her
shyness. As others get to know her and she becomes comfortable with them, most will discover
that she is somewhat warmer and more talkative than they had first supposed.

Ms. Leeder tends to be discreet about revealing personal information.

Interpersonal Stress: Ms. Leeder tends to be compliant, and anyone who is negatively affected
by her lack of assertiveness may wish that she would take firmer stands. Although she prefers to
avoid unpleasant conflicts and confrontations, she may be drawn into them sometimes by her
inability to control her emotions. Ms. Leeder may be too trusting or accepting to be an astute
judge of character, and thus she may be deceived or manipulated, at times. Generally, though,
most people with whom she interacts will appreciate her trusting, cooperative nature and her
tendency to look for the best in people.

Overall, Ms. Leeder may be emotionally reactive and become easily frustrated or upset.
Therefore, her relationships may be strained, and she probably experiences relationships as
stressful at times.

INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS

Capacity for Intimacy: Given Ms. Leeder's trusting and emotionally sensitive nature, she has
some of the basic traits necessary for developing emotional intimacy--that is, a relationship in
which she and her partner are attuned to each other's feelings.

Balance of Power: If Ms. Leeder behaves toward her partner as she does toward people
generally, she is likely to assume an accommodating role in their relationship.

Coping With Problems: Ms. Leeder's tendency to blame herself at times may cause her to
accept more than her fair share of responsibility when things go wrong. This self-doubt may be
exacerbated if it is exploited by a partner who is manipulative or tends to deny blame. Ms.
Leeder's rule-consciousness adds strength to her relationships by making her take commitments
seriously, but it may also put stress on a relationship with a partner who does not share her
values.

These reactions may be intensified by her tendency to overreact to the natural ups and downs and
frustrations that any couple experiences. Thus, her temperamental nature may put strain on her
relationships.

Compatibility Issues: Opposites attract, but the differences that initially fascinated couples or

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endeared them to each other may later become reframed as sources of disappointment and
disillusionment. If Ms. Leeder is complaining about aspects of her partner's personality, she
likely viewed these same traits in a positive light earlier in their relationship. Therefore, if Ms.
Leeder feels that her partner is insensitive or emotionally unavailable, chances are that she
originally experienced this same trait as emotional strength and self-reliance. Similarly, if she
now complains that her partner is domineering, it is likely that she once experienced this same
quality as decisiveness. In addition, a partner who was valued in the first stages of the romance
as traditional, as imaginative, and as self-sufficient may now be regarded negatively as too
conservative, as impractical or absentminded, and as aloof or withholding.

In the long run, Ms. Leeder may get along best with a partner who is emotionally sensitive like
she is. In addition, since she prefers doing things together, her partner should be willing to
provide a good deal of companionship and not have a strong need for personal space. The
couple's compatibility would be further heightened if they shared the same sharp intellectual
skills and held the same conventional morals.

OCCUPATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

Overall Occupational Compatibilities: Ms. Leeder is most likely to be attracted to pragmatic

occupations that require using her emotional or aesthetic sensitivity and her common sense.
Fields that, in the past, were considered traditionally feminine may appeal to her. She might find
satisfaction in the applied arts, such as interior design, or, alternatively, in a helping profession.

Ms. Leeder may not be well-suited to jobs that require looking deeply into the abstract meaning
behind the facts. She would probably find this kind of work too abstract and theoretical. She
tends to prefer applied work in which she can be useful in a concrete way.

Aptitudes: Ms. Leeder should be able to tackle even the most intellectually challenging
problems that arise in her work. Furthermore, she may have a talent for innovative work that
requires thinking outside the usual cultural paradigms. However, she may not be as imaginative
as might be expected for someone who is open to new ideas. Because she tends to focus on
immediate, pragmatic concerns, she may not step back and reflect on the "big picture" and
imagine the possibilities. Because a good memory, focus on immediate surroundings, and
alertness to practical matters are among her positive attributes, her intelligence would be best
used in work with an applied, down-to-earth focus.

Working Alone or with Others: Ms. Leeder's preference for being around other people may
make her unsuited for working on her own. In such a situation, she would probably feel alone
and unsupported. Being part of a close-knit team would suit her best.

Assertiveness and Boldness: Ms. Leeder is unassertive as well as being shy. Thus, she may
have some difficulty expressing her point of view or standing up for herself.

Attitude Toward Authority: Generally, Ms. Leeder may be sensitive to any practice by
authorities that she perceives as being unfair or oppressive.

She also tends to be discreet and deferential in her dealings with others, and thus, she may keep
her grievances to herself. She may sometimes express her grievances indirectly (at worst, she
could possibly engage in passive resistance or backbiting). At times, she may decide to risk
giving some constructive criticism, but because she fears confrontation, her comments may be

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overly tactful and too low key to have any real impact.

Organizational Fit: Ms. Leeder's innovative temperament may not be a good match with a
large, authoritarian institution or one that is set in its ways. She would fit better in a newly
emerging industry or an organization where the lines of authority are not highly structured and
policies and procedures are flexible. She also is well suited to an environment where teamwork
and cooperation are valued rather than independence and individual enterprise.

Autonomy and Initiative: Ms. Leeder may not have a strong enough imagination to envision
theoretical solutions to abstract problems. She also may not be particularly self-reliant or
independent. Thus, she is less likely to demonstrate special initiative and enterprise in the
workplace or in branching out on her own.

Self-Discipline and Achievement Orientation: Ms. Leeder appears to have a well-developed

work ethic that tends to make her rule-conscious and concerned about doing what is
conventionally right. She is likely to feel guilty if she feels she has produced shoddy work or if
she receives a poor evaluation.

Potential Motivators: Being in a position of authority that requires giving orders, dealing with
conflict, and taking unpopular stands may be aversive to Ms. Leeder, since she is unassertive.
Being in aesthetically pleasing surroundings would enhance her job satisfaction considerably.

PERSONALITY DYNAMICS

Tension and Coping: At the time she took the test, Ms. Leeder indicated feeling wound up or
physically tense. Her tension may have been just a transitory reaction to current life events,
perhaps even the testing situation itself. On the other hand, it is possible that she is a chronically
tense, driven person, who finds it difficult to relax.

At the time she took the test, Ms. Leeder also gave indications of being easily upset. Unless she
was just reacting to current stressful events, it may be that she is unable to regulate her negative
affect enough to enable her to cope with difficult life events and frustrations in a balanced,
adaptive way. Her high level of tension may also be limiting her ability to cope.

Social Insecurity and Avoidance: Ms. Leeder's low score on some of the sociability factors
suggests that she may be shy and rejection-sensitive. Thus, she may tend to stay in a comfort
zone of safe, predictable social interactions, causing her to live a somewhat lonely existence. She
probably wants more interpersonal contact than she has but she may be too shy or awkward to
initiate it. At times, she may see life as passing her by and become envious of more outgoing,
adventurous types who appear to live fuller lives than she.

THERAPEUTIC AND COUNSELING ISSUES

Orientation to Feelings: Since Ms. Leeder is an emotional person who often feels (rather than
thinks) her way through problems, therapy efforts may involve bringing some balance to her one-
sided orientation. However, she may not look at things from an objective viewpoint until she has
had the opportunity to express her feelings and is reasonably sure that they have been heard and
valued. Thus, her progress will be influenced by the extent to which she feels understood at an
emotional level. Her progress will also be influenced by the extent to which she believes the

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therapist cares about her. She may give more weight to this consideration than to the therapist's
expertise or credentials.

Group Versus Individual Modality: Since Ms. Leeder is a somewhat cautious person who may
feel intimidated or self-conscious when speaking in front of others, group therapy would not be
the modality of choice for her. Relating to just one person at a time is more comfortable for her,
and she probably will progress better in an individualized arrangement if the goal is for her to feel
at ease in airing her problems. Later, however, a group modality may be effective in helping to
desensitize her social fears.

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Score Summary March 23, 2010

16PF Score Summary

Validity Indices
Raw
Score Percentiles

Impression Management 10 35% within expected range

Infrequency 0 55% within expected range
Acquiescence 62 73% within expected range

Global Scores
Sten Left Meaning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Right Meaning
4.5 Introversion Extraversion

7.6 Low Anxiety Anxiety

4.1 Receptivity Tough-Mindedness

3.7 Accommodation Independence

6.4 Unrestrained Self-Control

average

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Score Summary March 23, 2010

16PF Primary Scores

Factor Sten Left Meaning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Right Meaning
A 5 Reserved, Warm,
aloof, detached friendly, attentive to others
B 9 Concrete, Abstract,
less reasoning ability more reasoning ability
C 3 Reactive, Emotionally Stable,
less ego strength more ego strength
E 4 Deferential, Dominant,
submissive, humble assertive, competitive
F 5 Serious, Lively,
inhibited, somber energetic, carefree
G 7 Expedient, Rule-Conscious,
unconventional conventional
H 2 Shy, Socially Bold,
socially timid venturesome, seeks attention
I 8 Utilitarian, Sensitive,
tough, unsentimental refined, sentimental
L 4 Trusting, Vigilant,
accepting, easy-going suspicious, skeptical
M 4 Grounded, Abstracted,
practical, pragmatic idea-oriented, imaginative
N 7 Forthright, Private,
naive, self-disclosing discreet, shrewd
O 7 Self-Assured, Apprehensive,
secure, untroubled guilt-prone, worrying
Q1 7 Traditional, Open-to-Change,
resists change experimenting
Q2 4 Group-Oriented, Self-Reliant,
socially group-dependent solitary, individualistic
Q3 5 Tolerates Disorder, Perfectionistic,
careless orderly, compulsive
Q4 8 Relaxed, Tense,
placid, patient driven, fast-paced
average

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Item Summary March 23, 2010

This page of 16PF scores is intended for qualified professionals only.

Data on this page should be treated with utmost confidentiality.

Item Responses

31. c 63. a 95. c 127. a 159. c

32. a 64. a 96. a 128. c 160. c
1. a 33. a 65. a 97. a 129. c 161. c
2. a 34. a 66. c 98. c 130. a 162. c

3. a 35. c 67. a 99. a 131. a 163. a

4. c 36. a 68. a 100. a 132. a 164. c
5. a 37. a 69. a 101. a 133. c 165. c
6. a 38. a 70. a 102. a 134. c 166. c

7. a 39. a 71. a 103. c 135. c 167. a

8. c 40. a 72. c 104. a 136. a 168. a
9. c 41. a 73. c 105. a 137. c 169. a
10. a 42. a 74. a 106. c 138. c 170. c

11. c 43. a 75. a 107. a 139. a

12. c 44. a 76. a 108. a 140. c 171. a
13. c 45. a 77. a 109. a 141. a 172. c
14. c 46. a 78. a 110. a 142. c 173. a

15. c 47. a 79. a 111. c 143. a 174. a

16. a 48. c 80. a 112. c 144. c 175. c
17. a 49. a 81. a 113. a 145. c 176. a
18. c 50. a 82. c 114. a 146. c 177. b

19. a 51. c 83. c 115. a 147. c 178. c

20. c 52. c 84. a 116. a 148. a 179. c
21. c 53. a 85. a 117. a 149. a 180. c
22. a 54. a 86. c 118. c 150. a 181. b

23. a 55. a 87. a 119. c 151. c 182. b

24. c 56. a 88. a 120. a 152. a 183. b
25. a 57. a 89. c 121. c 153. c 184. b
26. a 58. a 90. a 122. a 154. c 185. b

27. c 59. c 91. c 123. a 155. a

28. a 60. c 92. a 124. c 156. a
29. c 61. a 93. a 125. a 157. a
30. a 62. a 94. c 126. a 158. a

Summary Statistics:
# a-responses = 106 out of 170 (62%)
# b-responses = 0 out of 170 (0%)
# c-responses = 64 out of 170 (38%)
# missing responses = 0 out of 185 (0%)

Factor A B C E F G H I L M N O Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 IM IN AC
Raw Scores 14 15 8 10 10 20 0 20 6 2 16 16 22 2 12 18 10 0 62
Missing Items 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
This report was processed using 16PF Fifth Edition Questionnaire combined-sex norms. RGV: 5.4

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