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PsychEval Personality Questionnaire Interpretation

Phil Tarnowski

March 23, 2017

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PsychEval Personality Questionnaire Interpretive Phil TarnowskiIntroduction March 23, 2017

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Introduction

This confidential report is designed for use by appropriately qualified individuals. The presentation ofinformation is compact and the language of the report is technical. The report is not intended to beused directly for client feedback, but only for professional review.

This report is based on responses to the PsychEval Personality Questionnaire, which consists of bothnormal personality scales and pathology-oriented scales. The report's narrative interprets the normalpersonality scales in light of issues relevant for counselors and clinicians. However, normal personalityscales should not be used to diagnose psychopathology.

Furthermore, in keeping with best practice, the pathology-oriented sections of this reportshould not be used as the sole basis for diagnosing psychopathology or making therapeuticrecommendations. This report is intended to be used in conjunction with professionaljudgment; it is not designed to be shared with the test taker. The statements it containsshould be viewed as hypotheses to be validated against other sources of data. Allinformation in this report should be treated confidentially and responsibly.

PsychEval Personality Questionnaire Interpretive Phil TarnowskiProfile Summary March 23, 2017

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Profile Summary

Response Style Indices Raw Score Percentiles

Impression Management 12 50% within expected range

Infrequency 9 98% high

Acquiescence 47 14% within expected range


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Normal Personality Scales

Sten

Warmth A 5

Reasoning B 3

Emotional Stability C 5

Dominance E 5

Liveliness F 5

Rule-Consciousness G 4

Social Boldness H 5

Sensitivity I 6

Vigilance L 7

Abstractedness M 6

Privateness N 3

Apprehension O 6

Openness to Change Q1 5

Self-Reliance Q2 6

Perfectionism Q3 4

Tension Q4 6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10low average high

Reserved Warm

Concrete Abstract

Reactive Emotionallystable

Deferential Dominant

Serious Lively

Expedient Rule-Conscious

Shy Socially bold

Utilitarian Sensitive

Trusting Vigilant

Grounded Abstracted

Forthright Private

Self-Assured Apprehensive

Traditional Open to change

Group-Oriented Self-Reliant

Toleratesdisorder Perfectionistic

Relaxed Tense


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Pathology-Oriented Scales

Sten

PsychologicalInadequacy PS 10

Health Concerns HC 8

Suicidal Thinking ST 9

Anxious Depression AD 6

Low Energy State LE 9

Self-Reproach SR 8

Apathetic Withdrawal AW 7

Paranoid Ideation PI 8

Obsessional Thinking OT 8

Alienation/PerceptualDistortion AP 8

Thrill Seeking TS 7

Threat Immunity TI 3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10low average high

Adequate Inadequate

Few HealthConcerns

More HealthConcerns

Contented Despondent

Composed Shaky,Frightened

Energetic Fatigued,Worn Out

Untroubled Self-Reproaching

Participative Apathetic,Withdrawn

Less ParanoidIdeation

More ParanoidIdeation

Non-Obsessional ObsessionalThinking

RealisticPerceptions

Alienation,Distortion

Restrained Thrill Seeking

Threat Sensitive Threat Immune

Composite Scales and Indices

Global Factors Sten Scores

Extraversion 5.7 (average)Anxiety 6.5 (high-average)Tough-Mindedness 5.5 (average)Independence 5.2 (average)Self-Control 4.2 (low-average)

Pathology-Oriented Indices Elevations

QuickEval 1 of 1*Depressive Characteristics 4 of 6*Distorted Thought Patterns 3 of 3*Risk-Taking 0 of 2* Meets or exceeds the 90th percentile.

PsychEval Personality Questionnaire Interpretive Phil TarnowskiNormal Personality Interpretation March 23, 2017

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Normal Personality Interpretation

Response Style IndicesMr. Tarnowski's score on the Impression Management scale is within the average range. Thus, hisresponses don't appear to either greatly exaggerate or deny socially desirable attributes. Mr.Tarnowski's score on the Infrequency Index is relatively high. This means that he chose some answersthat are infrequently chosen by most people. Mr. Tarnowski's answers may accurately reflect him, orthis response pattern may suggest inattention to the content of the items. The test user may wish toevaluate issues of response style and their impact on the accuracy of this profile.

For each profile below, several of the 16 primary scales combine to determine each global factor score.Sometimes a low score on a primary scale contributes to an elevated score on a global factor, and viceversa. Occasionally, a person's primary scale score does not fall in the expected direction based onthe overall global factor score. These unusual factor combinations or conflicting scores can berevealing; it may be useful to explore the ways in which the test-taker's behavior reflects suchcombinations. The interpretive statements that follow are based on the overall global factor score.When extreme scores on the primary factors exist, these scores are identified by bulleted interpretivestatements under the global interpretations.

Anxiety

Sten

Anxiety AX 6.5

Emotional Stability* C 5

Vigilance L 7

Apprehension O 6

Tension Q4 6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10low average high

Low anxiety High anxiety

Reactive Emotionallystable

Trusting Vigilant

Self-Assured Apprehensive

Relaxed Tense

At the present time, Mr. Tarnowski presents himself as somewhat more anxious than most people. Itmay be appropriate to discuss whether his score reflects his nature or is a reaction to currentcircumstances.

• He may find it harder than most individuals to build trust in others, and may be wary of theirmotives.

* Denotes primary factors that contribute in a reverse direction to a global scale.


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Self-Control

Sten

Self-Control SC 4.2

Liveliness* F 5

Rule-Consciousness G 4

Abstractedness* M 6

Perfectionism Q3 4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10low average high

Unrestrained Self-Controlled

Serious Lively

Expedient Rule-Conscious

Grounded Abstracted

Tolerates Disorder Perfectionistic

Self-Control is low-average. Mr. Tarnowski tends to be unrestrained and flexible. At times, Mr.Tarnowski may get caught up in his own wants and ideas, which may outweigh consideration forpracticalities or for other people's needs.

• There is a tendency to be expedient or to have nonconventional values.• This individual seems to balance casualness and a tolerance for disorder with the need for

organization and structure. He may function best in an unexacting, flexible setting rather thanin a rigid system.



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Extraversion

Sten

Extraversion EX 5.7

Warmth A 5

Liveliness F 5

Social Boldness H 5

Privateness* N 3

Self-Reliance* Q2 6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10low average high

Introverted Extraverted

Reserved Warm

Serious Lively

Shy Socially bold

Forthright Private

Group-Oriented Self-Reliant

Extraversion is average. Mr. Tarnowski would be as interested in social participation as most people.He probably balances solitary activities with those involving social contact.

• Mr. Tarnowski tends to feel comfortable sharing personal matters with others. He tends to beforthright and genuine.



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Tough-Mindedness

Sten

Tough-Mindedness TM 5.5

Warmth* A 5

Sensitivity* I 6

Abstractedness* M 6

Openness to Change* Q1 5

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10low average high

Receptive Tough-Minded

Reserved Warm

Utilitarian Sensitive

Grounded Abstracted


Tough-Mindedness is average. Generally, Mr. Tarnowski tends to balance toughness with sympathy,resoluteness with receptivity. He may at times adhere to his current way of thinking, while at othertimes he may be open to new approaches and experiences.

• All primary factor components of this scale are average.



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Independence

Sten

Independence IN 5.2

Dominance E 5

Social Boldness H 5

Vigilance L 7

Openness to Change Q1 5

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10low average high

Accommodating Independent

Deferential Dominant

Shy Socially bold

Trusting Vigilant


Independence is average. Mr. Tarnowski's lifestyle is balanced between the need to exert his will andcontrol his environment versus a willingness to accommodate others' wishes and adapt to hisenvironment.

• This person shows a propensity for skepticism and may be wary of other people's intentions.


PsychEval Personality Questionnaire Interpretive Phil TarnowskiPathology-Oriented Indices Interpretation March 23, 2017

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Pathology-Oriented Indices Interpretation

QuickEval Index

Sten

PsychologicalInadequacy PS 10

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10low average high

Adequate Inadequate

QuickEval Index: Mr. Tarnowski reports feeling worthless, helpless, and unable to muster theresources to cope effectively with many situations that confront him. He may distort reality in thedirection of a low sense of self-worth; he reports having very little overall sense of self-adequacy.


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Depressive Characteristics Index

Sten

Health Concerns HC 8

Suicidal Thinking ST 9

Anxious Depression AD 6

Low Energy State LE 9

Self-Reproach SR 8

Apathetic Withdrawal AW 7

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10low average high

Few HealthConcerns

More HealthConcerns

Contented Despondent

Composed Shaky,Frightened

Energetic Fatigued,Worn Out

Untroubled Self-Reproaching

Participative Apathetic,Withdrawn

Depressive Characteristics Index: Mr. Tarnowski obtained 4 of 6 elevated scores on this index. Thisnumber of elevated scores occurs only in the upper 10% of the normative population, suggesting thatit may be important to evaluate the extent to which significant depressive features are present for Mr.Tarnowski.

• He reports a number of nonspecific somatic complaints. This may reflect a preoccupation withbodily dysfunctions, or the presence of some health issues.

• Mr. Tarnowski reports strong feelings that his life is empty and meaningless. He may have fewhopes for the future and he may harbor thoughts of self-destruction.

• He is not very energetic and is rarely likely to wake up full of energy. Mr. Tarnowski'sexperience often involves feelings of weariness, exhaustion, or emptiness. It may be the casethat he has difficulty generating the energy to cope with day-to-day demands.

• Especially in light of his reports of a number of somatic complaints, Mr. Tarnowski may besuffering from an as-yet-undiagnosed physical illness that is medically treatable. It may beworthwhile to explore whether there might be some physical cause of the low energy. Referralfor a complete medical evaluation should be considered.

• Mr. Tarnowski is very self-critical. He tends to blame himself for everything that goes wrong.He experiences guilt feelings; this guilt may well be coupled with feelings of resentment andhostility.


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Distorted Thought Patterns Index

Sten

Paranoid Ideation PI 8

Obsessional Thinking OT 8

Alienation/PerceptualDistortion AP 8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10low average high

Less ParanoidIdeation

More ParanoidIdeation

Non-Obsessional ObsessionalThinking

RealisticPerceptions

Alienation,Distortion

Distorted Thought Patterns Index: Mr. Tarnowski obtained 3 of 3 elevated scores on this index. Thisnumber of elevated scores occurs only in the upper 10% of the normative population, suggesting thatit may be important to evaluate the extent to which Mr. Tarnowski may be experiencing significantsymptomology related to the content area of these scales.

• Mr. Tarnowski reports feelings of persecution and personal danger. He is likely to believe thatothers are mistreating him and/or trying to control him.

• Mr. Tarnowski's responses indicate the possibility for some degree of disorientation. He mayalso experience sudden urges to act in ways that others might consider inappropriate or bizarre.

• Mr. Tarnowski reports experiencing obsessional thinking patterns. He may tend to ruminateabout trivial things; recurring thoughts may run through his mind. It may be important toevaluate whether the obsessional thinking is also accompanied by repetitive habits.


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Risk-Taking Index

Sten

Thrill Seeking TS 7

Threat Immunity TI 3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10low average high

Restrained Thrill Seeking

Threat Sensitive Threat Immune

Risk-Taking Index: Mr. Tarnowski did not obtain an elevated score on the scales related to theRisk-Taking Index.

PsychEval Personality Questionnaire Interpretive Phil TarnowskiOccupational Interests March 23, 2017

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Occupational Interests

Different occupational interests have been found to be associated with personality qualities. Thefollowing section compares Mr. Tarnowski's personality to these known associations. The informationbelow indicates the degree of similarity between Mr. Tarnowski's personality characteristics and eachof the six Holland Occupational Types.* Those occupational areas for which Mr. Tarnowski'spersonality profile shows the highest degree of similarity are described in greater detail. Descriptionsare based on item content of the Self-Directed Search as well as the personality predictions of theHolland types as measured by the 16pf.

Remember that this information is intended to expand Mr. Tarnowski's range of career options ratherthan to narrow it. All comparisons should be considered with respect to other relevant informationabout Mr. Tarnowski, particularly his interests, abilities, and other personal resources.

Holland Themes

108

6

4

2

Enterprising

Social

Artistic

Investigative

Realistic

Conventional

* Holland, J. L. (1985). The Self-Directed Search: Professional Manual. Odessa, FL: Psychological AssessmentResources, Inc.


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Artistic = 5Mr. Phil Tarnowski shows personality characteristics similar to Artistic persons, who areself-expressive, typically through a particular mode, such as art, music, design, writing, acting,composing, etc. Like Artistic persons, Mr. Phil Tarnowski may be venturesome and open to differentviews and experiences. Sometimes he may be preoccupied with thoughts and ideas, which may relateto the overall creative process. He may do his best work in an unstructured, flexible environment. Itmay be worthwhile to explore whether Mr. Phil Tarnowski appreciates aesthetics and possesses artistic,design, or musical talents.

Occupational Fields:

Art

Music

Design

Theater

Writing

Investigative = 5Mr. Phil Tarnowski shows personality characteristics similar to Investigative persons. Such personstypically have good reasoning ability and enjoy the challenge of solving problems. They tend to havecritical minds, are curious, and are open to new ideas and solutions. Investigative persons tend to bereserved and somewhat impersonal; they may prefer working independently. They tend to beconcerned with the function and purpose of materials rather than aesthetic principles. Mr. PhilTarnowski may enjoy working with ideas and theories, especially in the scientific realm. It may beworthwhile to explore whether Mr. Phil Tarnowski enjoys doing research, reading technical articles, orsolving challenging problems.


Science

Math

Research

Medicine and Health

Computer Science

Realistic = 5Mr. Phil Tarnowski shows personality characteristics similar to Realistic persons. Persons who scorehigh on this theme indicate a preference for physical activity and for working with tools and machinery.They tend to be reserved and somewhat aloof with others, and may not like extensive socialinteraction. Activities that can be pursued independently may be more to their liking. Realistic


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persons show interest in the function and purpose of objects. They are also self-assured and tend notto worry about what others think. Many Realistic persons indicate a proclivity for activities such asrepairing electronic, mechanical, or automotive products, or a willingness to take coursework in thoseareas. It may be worthwhile to explore whether Mr. Phil Tarnowski's interests include activitiesinvolving physical exertion, knowledge of mechanical principles, or manual dexterity.


Machine Trades

Skilled Trades

Protective Service

Outdoor Occupations

Construction Work

Social = 5Mr. Phil Tarnowski shows personality characteristics similar to Social persons, who indicate apreference for associating with other people. Such interactions are distinguished by a nurturing,sympathetic quality. Mr. Phil Tarnowski may find it very easy to relate to all kinds of people. Inaddition to being warm and friendly, Social persons are typically receptive to different views andopinions. They feel most comfortable in positions that allow regular social interaction. It might beworthwhile to explore whether Mr. Phil Tarnowski enjoys working with others and having them seekhim out for advice or comfort.


Teaching

Counseling

Psychology

Social Work

Health Services

Conventional = 5Mr. Phil Tarnowski shows personality characteristics similar to Conventional persons, who tend to bemethodical, systematic, and extremely precise. Such individuals may prefer working in a highlystructured environment. Conventional persons focus on practical issues and do not get lost in theworld of fanciful ideation. They often have excellent organizational skills, clerical ability, and/or officeskills. It may be worthwhile to explore whether Mr. Phil Tarnowski enjoys dealing with facts andfigures or if he is adept at organizing information.


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Accounting

Administrative Occupations

Clerical Occupations

Banking

Finances

Degree of compatibility between top two themes:

The first two themes are highly compatible, and jobs that involve both areas should be common.

PsychEval Personality Questionnaire Interpretive Phil TarnowskiItem Printout March 23, 2017

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Normal Personality Item Summary

This page of 16pf scores is intended for qualified professionals only. Data on this page should betreated with utmost confidentiality.

1 b2 a

3 c4 a5 c6 b

7 a8 b9 c10 c

11 a12 c13 a14 a

15 c16 a17 a18 a

19 b20 b21 b22 a

23 c24 b25 a26 a

27 a28 a29 c30 c

31 c32 c33 b34 c

35 b36 c37 b38 c

39 a40 b41 b42 b

43 a44 c45 a46 b

47 c48 b49 a50 c

51 a52 a53 a54 b

55 c56 c57 a58 c

59 a60 b61 b62 a

63 c64 a65 b66 a

67 a68 b69 c70 b

71 c72 c73 c74 a

75 a76 a77 a78 b

79 a80 c81 b82 c

83 b84 a85 c86 a

87 a88 a89 c90 a

91 b92 a93 c94 b

95 a96 a97 b98 c

99 a100 b101 a102 c

103 a104 b105 c106 c

107 a108 a109 a110 b

111 b112 a113 c114 a

115 a116 a117 a118 a

119 a120 b121 c122 a

123 b124 a125 b126 a

127 a128 a129 a130 b

131 c132 c133 b134 a

135 a136 a137 a138 c

139 c140 a141 b142 b

143 b144 b145 c146 b

147 b148 b149 a150 b

151 a152 c153 a154 a

155 a156 a157 a158 a

159 a160 a161 a162 c

163 b164 c165 a166 a

167 a168 b169 a170 c

171 b172 c173 a

174 a175 a176 c177 a

178 a179 c180 a181 b

182 a183 c184 c185 a

Summary Statistics:# of a-responses = 79 out of 170 (46%) # of c-responses = 45 out of 170 (26%)# of b-responses = 46 out of 170 (27%) # of missing responses = 0 out of 185 (0%)

Factors A B C E F G H I L M N O Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 IM IN AC

Raw Scores 13 5 14 14 11 10 9 13 14 8 4 13 17 7 6 11 12 9 47

Missing Items 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

This report was processed using PEPQ, Part I US combined-sex norms.

PsychEval Personality Questionnaire Interpretive Phil TarnowskiPathology-Oriented Item Summary March 23, 2017

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Pathology-Oriented Item Summary

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1 c2 a3 a4 c

5 a6 b7 a8 a

9 a10 a11 b12 c

13 a14 a15 c16 a

17 c18 b19 a20 c

21 a22 a23 a24 a

25 c26 a27 b28 c

29 a30 c31 c32 b

33 a34 b35 c36 a

37 b38 c39 b40 c

41 b42 a43 b44 b

45 c46 a47 a48 b

49 a50 c51 a52 c

53 b54 c55 a56 c

57 c58 b59 b60 c

61 c62 b63 a64 c

65 a66 a67 c68 a

69 c70 c71 a72 a

73 a74 c75 a76 b

77 c78 a79 c80 c

81 b82 a83 c84 b

85 c86 a87 b88 c

89 a90 c91 b92 c

93 a94 a95 a96 a

97 a98 a99 c100 a

101 c102 a103 a104 a

105 b106 a107 a108 a

109 a110 a111 b112 a

113 a114 c115 a116 c

117 a118 a119 c120 a

121 a122 a123 a124 b

125 c126 b127 b128 c

129 b130 b131 c132 c

133 b134 a135 b136 a

137 b138 a139 a140 a

Summary Statistics:# of a-responses = 66 out of 140 (47%) # of c-responses = 43 out of 140 (31%)# of b-responses = 31 out of 140 (22%) # of missing responses = 0 out of 140 (0%)

Factors PS HC ST AD LE SR AW PI OT AP TS TI

Raw Scores 17 10 11 5 14 11 5 8 9 12 14 7

Missing Items 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

This report was processed using PEPQ, Part II US combined-sex norms.

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