California Psychological Inventory 434

California Psychological Inventory 434

Test Title: California Psychological Inventory 434
Author: Gough, Harrison G.; Bradley, Pamela
Publisher: CPP, Inc.
Dates of publication: test was first published in 1956, and the most recent revision was published in 1987. Revised third edition of the CPI contains 434 items
Time required administering: 45-60mins
Cost: the average cost of the basic administration materials, including a manual, item booklet, Interpretation guide and a packet of answer sheets is $462
For individuals aged 12 and older. 194 items similar to the mmpi. level c qualification required, similar to other tests. 
The purpose of the California Psychological Inventory is to measure and evaluate interpersonal behavior and social interaction within normal individuals. Harrison Gough defined the purpose of the test’s sales “to forecast what a person will say and do under defined conditions, and to identify individuals who will be described in characteristic ways by others who know them well or who observe their behavior in particular contexts.” (http://www.cpp.com).
20 folk scales: Capacity for Status, Sociability, Social Presence, Self-Acceptance, Sense of Well Being, Responsibility, Socialization, Self-Control, Tolerance, Good Impression, Communality, Achievement via Conformance, Achievement via Independence, Intellectual Efficiency, Psychological Mindedness, Femininity/Masculinity Independence, Flexibility and Empathy (http://www.cpp.com).
The twenty scales are divided into four classes, including measures of poise, self-assurance and inter-personal proclivities; measures of normative orientation and values; measures of cognitive and intellectual functioning; and measures of Role and Personal Style (http://www.cpp.com).
Shows a decent median score for reliability and validity. Subjective variables as in the case of MMPI need to be considered but this seems like an interesting scale with a different take than MMPI.
Considering this might be a group assignment so not really sure how...

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