About the CPI-12

12 Scales. 120 Questions. No Wrong Answers.

  • The Collegiate Personality Inventory-12 (CPI-12) is a personality assessment tool designed specifically for university students in a social setting.

  • The CPI-12 uses psychometric technology to evaluate the respondent in terms of twelve key traits.

  • Each item is answered on a scale that indicates agreement or disagreement with a specific statement.

  • The respondent must complete the entire 120-item survey within 30 minutes in order to view his/her CPI-12 report.

 

Our Personal Values Scales.

  • Warmth: Tends to display affection openly among new peers

  • Stoicism: Resolves conflicts internally rather than seeking social support from peers

  • Assertiveness: Upholds personal values within a social setting

  • Problem Solving: Solves problems by logical analysis rather than the use of intuition

  • Accountability: Assumes personal ownership in the outcome of a given interaction or event

  • Openness: Readily builds rapport and establishes trust7. Independence: Pursues goals unaided rather than working within a peer-to-peer framework

  • Aggressiveness: Emphasizes a personal agenda despite social pressures

  • Self-Esteem: Demonstrates a resilient self-image within a social setting

  • Diligence: Focuses on long-term goals despite distractions, delays, and other obstacles

  • Contentment: Emphasizes acceptance in positive social interaction

  • Group Orientation: Prefers a leadership role rather than a support function in a social context

Learn more about the CPI-12