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Demo assessment value catalogue

Paper-derived personality scales, personal values, and belief values used by Ciao.


This demo page describes the values surfaced by Ciao's Measures of Your Personality and Personal Values and Beliefs surveys.

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Source notes

  • Personality values come from the AMBI scale definitions audited against Yarkoni (2010).
  • Belief values come from the PI-99 primal world beliefs structure used in the local papers.
  • Personal value labels and groupings follow the app's PVQ-RR source definitions.

Measures of Your Personality

The personality catalogue is generated from the AMBI scale definitions audited against Appendix B of Yarkoni (2010). Each row shows the user-facing value name, the source scale label, and a compact description.

Revised NEO Personality Inventory

No.ValuePaper labelDescription
1AnxietyAnxietyTendency to feel fear over anticipated (or possible) future events
2Angry/HostilityAngry HostilityTendency to have strong negative reactions to perceived harm or threat
3Low MoodDepressionTendency to feel sadness, negative mood, and/or low interest in activities
4Self-ConsciousnessSelf-ConsciousnessTendency to be shy or embarrassed about one's behavior or appearance
5ImpulsivenessImpulsivenessTendency to act without thinking of the consequences
6VulnerabilityVulnerabilityTendency to lose composure when faced with stressful circumstances
7WarmthWarmthTendency to make connections with others by showing interest and kindness
8GregariousnessGregariousnessTendency to prefer (and seek out) stimulating social activities
9AssertivenessAssertivenessTendency to take charge and to make one's opinions known
10ActivityActivityTendency to have a lot of energy and to prefer an active lifestyle
11Excitement-SeekingExcitement-SeekingTendency to prefer stimulating activities
12Positive EmotionsPositive EmotionsTendency to be happy and enthusiastic
13FantasyFantasyTendency to have an active imagination and capacity for creativity
14AestheticsAestheticsTendency to appreciate art (of various types) and natural beauty
15FeelingsFeelingsCapacity to understand and recognize emotions (in oneself and others)
16ActionsActionsTendency to prefer new experiences over familiar ones
17IdeasIdeasTendency to be intellectually curious
18ValuesValuesTendency to be liberal and tolerant
19TrustTrustTendency to trust others and expect good intentions
20StraightforwardnessStraightforwardnessTendency to be honest and act with transparency
21AltruismAltruismTendency to be helpful, selfless, and generous
22ComplianceComplianceTendency to be cooperative
23Low Attention-SeekingModestyTendency to avoid attention and not make one's strengths known to others
24Tender-MindednessTender-MindednessTendency to be compassionate and empathetic
25CompetenceCompetenceCapacity to handle tasks successfully
26OrderOrderTendency to stay organized
27DutifulnessDutifulnessTendency to meet one's obligations
28Achievement-StrivingAchievement StrivingTendency to be ambitiously goal oriented
29Self-DisciplineSelf-DisciplineCapacity to resist temptations for the sake of long-term goals
30DeliberationDeliberationTendency to use careful judgment and to plan before proceeding

HEXACO Personality Inventory

No.ValuePaper labelDescription
31SinceritySincerityTendency to be genuine and straightforward
32FairnessFairnessTendency to be open and equitable when dealing with others
33Greed AvoidanceGreed AvoidanceTendency to avoid prioritizing one's own (material) interests
34ModestyModestyTendency to be humble instead of boastful or attention-seeking
35FearfulnessFearfulnessTendency to find stressful or challenging situations frightening
36WorryAnxietyTendency to worry about things (especially future events)
37DependenceDependenceTendency to be reliant on others and to need frequent reassurance
38SentimentalitySentimentalityTendency to be emotionally sensitive and empathetic
39ExpressivenessExpressivenessTendency to be talkative, especially about emotions and personal experiences
40Social BoldnessSocial BoldnessTendency to be assertive and confident in social interactions
41SociabilitySociabilityTendency to enjoy the company of others (including large group activities)
42LivelinessLivelinessTendency to be energetic and enthusiastic
43ForgivenessForgivenessTendency to forgive and maintain a positive view of others
44GentlenessGentlenessTendency to accept people and avoid being judgmental of others
45FlexibilityFlexibilityCapacity to be adaptable and take input from others
46PatiencePatienceTendency to remain calm and avoid feeling irritated
47OrganizationOrganizationTendency to keep things tidy and orderly
48DiligenceDiligenceTendency to be industrious and goal oriented
49PerfectionismPerfectionismDesire for precision and thoroughness
50PrudencePrudenceTendency to plan ahead and proceed carefully
51Art AppreciationAesthetic AppreciationTendency to enjoy (and engage with) nature and the arts
52InquisitivenessInquisitivenessTendency to be curious
53CreativityCreativityTendency to imagine, create, and be innovative
54UnconventionalityUnconventionalityWillingness to resist norms and be eccentric

Multidimensional Personality Questionnaire

No.ValuePaper labelDescription
70Well-BeingWell-beingTendency to feel happy, satisfied with one's life, and optimistic about the future
71Social PotencySocial PotencyCapacity for influencing and leading others
72AchievementAchievementTendency to be ambitious, hard-working, and goal-oriented
73Social ClosenessSocial ClosenessInterest in developing and maintaining social relationships
74Stress ReactionStress ReactionTendency to be reactive to stress, worry, and feel anxious
75AggressionAggressionTendency to initiate conflicts, intimidate, and be confrontational
76AlienationAlienationTendency to feel taken advantage of by others, expecting negative outcomes
77ControlControlTendency for low impulsivity, more planning, and more self-control
78Harm AvoidanceHarm-avoidanceTendency and preference for avoiding dangerous activities
79TraditionalismTraditionalismTendency to hold more traditional and conservative worldviews
80AbsorptionAbsorptionTendency to become deeply involved in cognitive and/or sensory experiences

California Personality Inventory

No.ValuePaper labelDescription
130Social DominanceDominanceTendency to take charge and be assertive
131Capacity for StatusCapacity for StatusTendency to think and engage in higher-level discussions and tasks
132Social SkillSociabilityTendency to seek out social interactions and be comfortable with them
133Social PresenceSocial PresenceTendency to be charismatic, personable, and socially adept
134Self AcceptanceSelf-acceptanceTendency to be willing to take chances, make mistakes, and play with new ideas
135Self-RelianceIndependenceCapacity to be self-reliant, especially in dealing with complex problems
136Social FluencyEmpathyTendency to be interested in and concerned about other people's circumstances
137ComplianceResponsibilityTendency to be conscientious, cooperative, and respectful of others
138SocializationSocializationTendency to be socially trusting, collaborative, and fair
139Self-ControlSelf-controlCapacity to remain emotionally regulated and resist rash or impulsive reactions
140PersonableGood ImpressionTendency to be even-tempered (resisting temptations and impropriety)
141CommunalityCommunalityTendency to conform to socially accepted patterns of behavior and to be conventional
142Low VulnerabilityWell-beingTendency to feel satisfied with one's circumstances and optimistic about the future
143ComposureToleranceTendency to be open-minded, compassionate, and sympathetic
144Valuing traditional achievementsAchievement via ConformanceTendency to pursue success by adhering to rules and guidelines
145Valuing unique achievementsAchievement via IndependenceTendency to pursue success by exploring new or unconventional paths
146Intellectual EfficiencyIntellectual EfficiencyTendency to learn or use advanced skills, be well-informed, and behave in an educated manner
147Psychological MindednessPsychological-mindednessTendency to have (or seek) insight into others' behavior
148Tolerance for AmbiguityFlexibilityTendency to be adaptable and open to adopting new ways of thinking
149SensitivityFemininityTendency to be sympathetic and emotional about the difficulties of others
150Vector 1Vector 1AMBI-derived CPI scale from the paper appendix.
151Vector 2Vector 2AMBI-derived CPI scale from the paper appendix.
152Vector 3Vector 3AMBI-derived CPI scale from the paper appendix.
153Managerial PotentialManagerial PotentialAMBI-derived CPI scale from the paper appendix.
154Work OrientationWork OrientationAMBI-derived CPI scale from the paper appendix.
155Creative TemperamentCreative TemperamentTendency to be interested in creative and innovative pursuits
156LeadershipLeadershipCapacity to lead others effectively and productively
157AmicabilityAmicabilityTendency to be easy to get along with, understanding, and friendly
158Law Enforcement OrientationLaw Enforcement OrientationAMBI-derived CPI scale from the paper appendix.
159Tough-MindednessTough-mindednessTendency to be poised, objective, and resilient

Jackson Personality Inventory - Revised

No.ValuePaper labelDescription
55ComplexityComplexityTendency to prefer intellectually stimulating topics
56Breadth of InterestBreadth of InterestPreference for a wide variety of cognitive interests and activities
57InnovationInnovationTendency to come up with new and creative ideas
58ToleranceToleranceTendency to be open to other ways of thinking and doing things
59EmpathyEmpathyTendency to share/feel the emotions of others
60AnxietyAnxietyTendency to worry and become stressed easily
61CooperativenessCooperativenessTendency to go along with the ideas and opinions of others
62ConnectionSociabilityTendency to enjoy the company of others
63Social ConfidenceSocial ConfidenceCapacity to be comfortable interacting with others
64Energy LevelEnergy LevelTendency to be highly active, always doing things
65Social AstutenessSocial AstutenessCapacity to influence others (sometimes for one's own benefit)
66Risk-TakingRisk TakingTendency to be comfortable with activities that others consider dangerous
67OrganizationOrganizationTendency to prefer (and maintain) order
68Traditional ValuesTraditional ValuesTendency to hold conservative worldviews
69ResponsibilityResponsibilityTendency to fulfill one's obligations

Six Factor Personality Questionnaire

No.ValuePaper labelDescription
81AffiliationAffiliationTendency to seek community with others by building and maintaining close personal relationships
82DominanceDominanceTendency to prefer having authority over others, whether as part of a leadership role or in a more manipulative, self-interested manner
83ExhibitionExhibitionTendency to be attention-seeking, including a desire to show off and entertain others
84DeferenceAbasementTendency to be submissive, often associated with lower self-esteem and a relatively higher tolerance for being taken advantage of
85Mild-ManneredEven-temperedTendency to have a stable demeanor (rarely becoming irritable or upset)
86Good-NaturedGood-naturedTendency to be cooperative, tolerant, and open to feedback from others
87Cognitive StructureCognitive StructureTendency to prefer traditional values and authoritarian worldviews
88PlanfulnessDeliberativenessTendency to resist impulsive and thoughtless behavior
89OrderOrderTendency to prefer organization, tidiness, as well as to carry out activities in a planful, methodical manner
90AutonomyAutonomyTendency to prefer doing things alone, including working independently
91IndividualismIndividualismTendency to be unconcerned by the opinions and preferences of others
92Self-RelianceSelf RelianceTendency to get things done for oneself, without needing (or bothering) to consult with others
93ChangeChangeTendency to be adaptable and open to new ways of doing things rather than highly habitual
94UnderstandingUnderstandingTendency to be intellectual and motivated to learn
95CuriosityBreadth of InterestTendency to prefer having a wide variety of pursuits (hobbies and interests) including those that are new and unfamiliar
96Goal-orientationAchievementTendency to prioritize productivity, dedication to one's goals, and to go above and beyond the expectations of others
97EnduranceEnduranceTendency to be resilient and perseverant, even when dealing with complex challenges
98SeriousnessSeriousnessTendency to avoid opportunities for creativity and playfulness, including an avoidance of spontaneity and silly fun

Temperament & Character Inventory

No.ValuePaper labelDescription
99Sensation-SeekingExploratory ExcitabilityTendency to seek out and enjoy new and thrilling experiences
100ImpulsivenessImpulsivenessTendency to act quickly without considering the consequences
101ExtravaganceExtravaganceTendency to spend money freely and prioritize immediate enjoyment
102DisorderlinessDisorderlinessTendency to prefer flexibility and spontaneity over adherence to rules and order
103Worry and PessimismWorry & pessimismTendency to frequently and excessively worry about potential future problems
104Fear of UncertaintyFear of uncertaintyTendency to feel anxious in situations where most others perceive little risk
105ShynessShyness with strangersTendency to feel discomfort or lack of confidence in social situations (especially with strangers)
106FatigabilityFatigability & astheniaTendency to get fatigued more quickly and recover more slowly than most others
107SentimentalitySentimentalityTendency to be guided by emotions and experience nostalgia about past events
108Social EngagementWarm communicationTendency to be genuinely interested in people and to enjoy social interactions
109AttachmentAttachmentTendency to be open about one's feelings and interested in close relationships
110ConformityDependenceTendency to seek approval, support, and direction from others
111InitiativeEagerness of effortTendency to be enthusiastic about starting and completing projects
112Work-HardenedWork hardenedTendency to persistently and competently handle challenging tasks
113AmbitiousAmbitiousTendency to be goal oriented and industrious
114PerfectionistPerfectionistTendency to set and pursue high standards, often at the expense of more immediate rewards
115ResilienceResponsibilityCapacity to stay focused on duties and obligations, especially those affecting others
116PurposefulnessPurposefulnessCapacity to maintain a strong sense of purpose and meaning in life
117ResourcefulnessResourcefulnessCapacity to draw on a wide range of skills rather than give up on hard problems
118Self-AcceptanceSelf-acceptanceCapacity to maintain a healthy and realistic view of oneself
119RestraintEnlightened second natureCapacity for self-control (resisting temptations and bad habits)
120Social AcceptanceSocial acceptanceCapacity to remain open and respectful of multiple diverse perspectives
121EmpathyEmpathyCapacity to feel and understand the emotions of others
122HelpfulnessHelpfulnessCapacity to enjoy helping others and to value their contributions
123CompassionCompassionCapacity to accept others and to forgive their mistakes
124MoralityPure-hearted conscienceCapacity to adhere to moral standards
125Self-ForgetfulSelf-forgetfulTendency to become absorbed in thoughts and experiences
126Sensitive to BeautyTranspersonal identificationCapacity to appreciate beauty and profound experiences
127Spiritual AcceptanceSpiritual acceptanceTendency to have spiritual experiences or to feel supernatural connections
128EnlightenedEnlightenedAMBI-derived TCI scale from the paper appendix.
129IdealisticIdealisticAMBI-derived TCI scale from the paper appendix.

Hogan Personality Inventory

No.ValuePaper labelDescription
160Low IrritabilityEmpathyCapacity to understand others' feelings and respond with compassion
161SteadinessNot anxiousTendency to remain calm and worry-free
162Self-AssuredNo guiltTendency to be comfortable with oneself and to have little regret for previous actions
163CalmnessCalmnessTendency to remain calm and composed (especially under pressure)
164Even-TemperedEven-temperedTendency to rarely get upset
165VitalityNo somatic complaintsTendency to experience few physical symptoms (especially ones related to stress)
166TrustingTrustingTendency to trust other people and their intentions
167Secure AttachmentGood attachmentTendency to expect stability in relationships
168CompetitiveCompetitiveTendency to be willing to accept challenges and to expect success
169Self-ConfidenceSelf confidenceTendency to maintain positive self-regard and assuredness
170StabilityNo depressionCapacity to avoid experiencing low mood and disinterest
171Self-DirectedLeadershipTendency to be willing to take charge and influence or direct others
172IdentityIdentityCapacity for self-awareness and a sense of direction in life
173Social Self-EsteemNo social anxietyTendency to be comfortable with and skilled at social situations
174Liking PartiesLikes partiesTendency to enjoy social gatherings
175Liking CrowdsLikes crowdsTendency to enjoy large public events (sporting events, concerts)
176Experience-SeekingExperience-seekingTendency to enjoy trying new things
177ExhibitionisticExhibitionisticTendency to enjoy attention from others
178EntertainingEntertainingTendency to enjoy amusing others
179AffableEasy to live withTendency to be accepting of others and easy going
180SensitiveSensitiveTendency to feel strong emotions about the experiences of others
181CaringCaringTendency to feel concern for others
182Liking PeopleLikes peopleTendency to be interested in the experiences of others
183ForgivingNo hostilityTendency to forgive easily and forget disagreements
184MoralisticMoralisticTendency to be judgmental of the behavior of others
185MasteryMasteryTendency to persevere until expert performance is routinely achieved
186VirtuousVirtuousTendency to behave with high moral standards and goodness
187Approval Seekingnot autonomousTendency to be dependent on others and approval seeking
188GroundedNot spontaneousTendency to prefer routines
189Impulse ControlImpulse controlTendency to avoid being thoughtless or reckless
190Avoiding TroubleAvoids troubleTendency to be agreeable and respect authority
191Science AbilityScience abilityCapacity and preference for analytical and data-informed thinking
192CuriosityCuriosityTendency to want to understand how things work
193Thrill-SeekingThrill-seekingTendency to prefer exciting and sometimes dangerous activities
194Intellectual GamesIntellectual gamesPreference for complex activities and games of strategy
195Generates IdeasGenerates ideasTendency to come up with novel and innovative ideas
196CultureCultureTendency to appreciate artistic activities and/or unfamiliar ways of living
197EducationEducationTendency to be knowledgeable in terms of facts and skills
198Math AbilityMath abilityCapacity to be capable of advanced math
199Good MemoryGood memoryCapacity to recall and/or recognize lots of information
200ReadingReadingCapacity to read sophisticated texts with high literacy vocabulary terms
201Self-FocusSelf focusTendency to be introspective and reflective
202Impression ManagementImpression managementTendency to be concerned with the opinions of others, especially about oneself
203AppearanceAppearanceTendency to be concerned about one's physical appearance, especially clothes and grooming

Personal Values

The Personal Values part of the survey follows the PVQ-RR structure: 19 basic values, grouped into four higher-order motivations, with Face and Humility tracked as adjacent basic values.

Higher-order values

ValueIncluded basic valuesDescription
Openness to ChangeSelf-Direction - Thought, Self-Direction - Action, Stimulation, HedonismBelief in the importance of goals relating to the exploration and development of one's own ideas, and to new and exciting experiences generally.
Self-TranscendenceUniversalism - Nature, Universalism - Concern, Universalism - Tolerance, Benevolence - Caring, Benevolence - DependabilityBelief in the importance of goals relating to the welfare of others and the welfare of the world around us.
ConservationSecurity - Societal, Security - Personal, Conformity - Rules, Conformity - Interpersonal, TraditionBelief in the importance of goals relating to safety and security, the preservation of cultural and religious traditions, and conformity with social expectations.
Self-EnhancementAchievement, Power - Resources, Power - DominanceBelief in the importance of goals relating to the pursuit of personal success, competence, prestige, or power.

Basic values

ValueGroupItemsDescription
Self-Direction - ThoughtOpenness to Change1, 23, 39Belief in the importance of independence in terms of pursuing ideas and developing one's abilities or passions.
Security - SocietalConservation2, 35, 50Belief that safety and security at the societal level are important priorities.
HedonismOpenness to Change3, 36, 46Belief in the importance of prioritizing pursuits that feel good and are gratifying.
Conformity - InterpersonalConservation4, 22, 51Belief that it is important to avoid actions or impulses that may harm or upset others.
Universalism - ConcernSelf-Transcendence5, 37, 52Belief that it is important to be committed to justice, protection, and equality for all.
Power - DominanceSelf-Enhancement6, 29, 41Belief that it's important to have power or control over other people.
HumilityOther7, 38, 54Belief in the importance of recognizing one's relative insignificance among all things.
Universalism - NatureSelf-Transcendence8, 21, 45Belief in the importance of preserving the natural environment.
FaceOther9, 24, 49Belief in the importance of maintaining one's image among other people.
StimulationOpenness to Change10, 28, 43Belief that it's important to embrace challenges in life and pursue novel experiences.
Benevolence - CaringSelf-Transcendence11, 25, 47Belief in the importance of being devoted to the welfare of others.
Power - ResourcesSelf-Enhancement12, 20, 44Belief that it's important to gain and maintain control over resources.
Security - PersonalConservation13, 26, 53Belief that it is important to prioritize the security of one's immediate, personal environment.
Universalism - ToleranceSelf-Transcendence14, 34, 57Belief that it is important to understand and accept those who are different from oneself.
Conformity - RulesConservation15, 31, 42Belief that it's important to comply with laws and rules or obligations.
Self-Direction - ActionOpenness to Change16, 30, 56Belief in the importance of independence, especially in terms of being free to choose how to act or behave.
AchievementSelf-Enhancement17, 32, 48Belief that it's important to pursue goals that demonstrate competence.
TraditionConservation18, 33, 40Belief in the importance of maintaining familial, cultural, and religious traditions.
Benevolence - DependabilitySelf-Transcendence19, 27, 55Belief in the importance of being dependable and trustworthy.

Personal Beliefs

The Personal Beliefs part of the survey follows the PI-99 primal world beliefs structure. The aggregate scores summarize broad assumptions about what the world is like; tertiary primals describe narrower belief values.

Aggregate primals

LevelValueItemsDescription
PrimaryGood71 itemsBelief that the world is fundamentally good rather than bad.
SecondarySafe29 itemsBelief that the world is stable, fair, protective, and less dangerous.
SecondaryEnticing28 itemsBelief that the world is interesting, beautiful, meaningful, and worth exploring.
SecondaryAlive14 itemsBelief that the world feels intentional, interactive, and personally involving.

Tertiary primals

ValueLow poleHigh poleItemsReverse-keyed itemsDescription
About MeIndifferentInteractive1, 2, 3, 4, 54Belief that circumstances of the world react, in part, based on your influences.
AbundantBarrenAbundant6, 7, 8, 97Belief that the world is full of resources and opportunities.
AcceptableUnacceptableAcceptable10, 11, 12, 1310, 11, 12Belief that most things in the world are best accepted as they are.
BeautifulUglyBeautiful14, 15, 16, 1714Belief that the world is full of aesthetically interesting, and even beautiful, things.
ChangingStaticChanging18, 19, 20, 21, 2221Belief that the world is ever-changing instead of constant.
CooperativeCompetitiveCooperative23, 24, 25, 2623, 24, 25Belief that the world is mostly cooperative and collaborative instead of competitive.
FunnyNot FunnyFunny27, 28, 29, 3029Belief that the world offers many opportunities for humor and laughter.
HarmlessThreateningHarmless31, 32, 33, 34, 3531, 34Belief that most aspects of the world are not very dangerous.
HierarchicalNonhierarchicalHierarchical36, 37, 38, 39, 4039Belief that most things in the world can be ordered or ranked instead of not.
ImprovableToo Hard to ImproveImprovable41, 42, 43, 44, 4544Belief that most aspects of the world can be changed for the better.
IntentionalUnintentionalIntentional46, 47, 48, 49, 5048, 49Belief that most things happen for a reason.
InterestingBoringInteresting51, 52, 53, 5451, 52, 53Belief that the world is full of fascinating and intellectually engaging things.
InterconnectedSeparableInterconnected55, 56, 57, 5858Belief that most aspects of the world are inter-related instead of independent.
JustUnjustJust59, 60, 61, 62, 6360Belief that the world is generally fair instead of unfair.
MeaningfulMeaninglessMeaningful64, 65, 66, 6764, 65, 66Belief that the objects and events in our world have deep meaning.
Needs MeDoesn't Need MeNeeds Me68, 69, 70, 7171Belief that the world needs you for some specific, perhaps unique, purpose.
PleasurableMiserablePleasurable72, 73, 74, 75, 7672, 73Belief that most aspects of the world are hedonically pleasing.
ProgressingDecliningProgressing77, 78, 79, 8077, 78Belief that the world is improving over time rather than getting worse.
RegenerativeDegenerativeRegenerative81, 82, 83, 8481, 84Belief that the world tends to repair and heal itself rather than decay.
StableFragileStable85, 86, 87, 8885, 86, 87Belief that the world is stable and resilient instead of fragile and frail.
UnderstandableToo Hard to UnderstandUnderstandable89, 90, 91, 9291, 92Belief that most aspects of the world can be understood, or not.
Worth ExploringNot Worth ExploringWorth Exploring93, 94, 95, 9696Belief that the world is full of interesting experiences worth discovering.

Aggregate-only PI-99 items

ItemReverse-keyedPrompt
97YesOn the whole, the world is an uncomfortable and unpleasant place.
98NoNo matter where we are or what the topic might be, the world is fascinating.
99NoNo matter where we are, incredible beauty is always around us.

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