Extraversion Assessment

By Rachael Elwork

Assessment Specifications

Assessment Purpose: Screening. Research. To test theoretical hypotheses about the relationship between the personality trait of extraversion and individuals' perceptions of how well they fit into the organization where they plan to work after graduation.

Population: Undergraduate seniors at Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, Rutgers University, University of Chicago, Rice University, University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Colorado, Pomona College, Colby College and Indiana University who intend to work in an organization following college graduation.

Construct: The personality trait of extraversion

Assessment Method: Written, Sturctured Response Self-Report Measure using Likert Scales

Domain Indicators
Number of Items
Content/Behavior Focus and Item Type
A. Background/Control Variables
5

One (1) item each on:

  • University the individual is currently attending
  • Sex
  • Race
  • Age
  • Cumulative Grade Point Average

Item Type: Multiple Choice

SAMPLE ITEM:

Please indicate the school which ou are currently attending and will graduate from this year:

  • University of Chicago
  • Colby College
  • University of Colorado
  • Columbia University
  • Indiana University
  • University of Oregon
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Pomona College
  • Rice University
  • Rutgers University
  • University of Washington

B. General Indicator 1.0: Gregariousness

 
4
 Four-point Likert scaled items with ordinal response categories; Each item asks for experience-based responses:
  • Specific Indicator 1.1:
4
 "Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements by circling the appropriate answer."

SAMPLE ITEM:

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements by circling the appropriate answer.

1. I will take a big, lively party over a quiet night at home anytime.

A. Strongly Disagree

B. Disagree

C. Agree

D. Strongly Agree
C. General Indicator 2.0: Assertiveness
12
 Four-point Likert scaled items with ordinal response categories; Each item asks for experience-based responses:
  • Specific Indicator 2.1
4
 "Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements by circling the appropriate answer."
  • Specific Indicator 2.2
4
  • Specific Indicator 2.3
4

SAMPLE ITEM:

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements by circling the appropriate answer.

2. There are very few class seminar sessions that I have attended at college without contributing my ideas to the discussion.

A. Strongly Disagree

B. Disagree

C. Agree

D. Strongly Agree
D. General Indicator 3.0: Activity
4
 Four-point Likert scaled items with ordinal response categories; Each item asks for experience-based responses:
  • Specific Indicator 3.1
4
 Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements by circling the appropriate answer.

SAMPLE ITEM:

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements by circling the appropriate answer.

3. My calendar tends to get overfilled with activities fast.

A. Strongly Disagree

B. Disagree

C. Agree

D. Strongly Agree
E. General Indicator 4.0: Excitement-Seeking
4
 Four-point Likert scaled items with ordinal response categories; Each item asks for experience-based responses.
  • Specific Indicator 4.1
4
 Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements by circling the appropriate answer.

SAMPLE ITEM:

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements by circling the appropriate answer.

3. Big cities energize me.

A. Strongly Disagree

B. Disagree

C. Agree

D. Strongly Agree
F. General Indicator 5.0: Positive Emotions
9
 Four-point Likert scaled items with ordinal response categories; Each item asks for experience-based, feeling-based, or value/opinion-based responses:
  • Specific Indicator 5.1
3
 Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements by circling the appropriate answer.
  • Specific Indicator 5.2
3
  • Specific Indicator 5.3
3

SAMPLE ITEM:

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements by circling the appropriate answer.

3. There is much more good than evil in the world.

A. Strongly Disagree

B. Disagree

C. Agree

D. Strongly Agree

 

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