Short Form for the IPIP-NEO
(International Personality Item Pool 
Representation of the NEO PI-R™)

Warnings about this 120-Item Version of the IPIP-NEO

Yes, I understand that responding to all items on this inventory is time consuming and that technical difficulties may prevent the results from being displayed. I am responding to this inventory with the full knowledge of the risk that I might not receive results. I accept full responsibility and risk for the time I invest in responding to this inventory.

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Purpose of this On-Line Inventory

Acknowledgment that You Understand the Limitations of the Test Results

Before you can access the test, you must endorse the statement below by clicking the checkbox.
Yes, I understand that the primary purpose of this site is to educate the public about the five factor model of personality, and only secondarily, to estimate the respondent's standing within the five factor model. I understand that the program that generates the report is designed to produce estimates that are as accurate as possible, but that measurement error or improper responding can produce inaccurate results. If I think I have answered the items honestly and carefully but my results are inaccurate or not as pleasing as I would like them to be, I will have knowledgeable acquaintances evaluate the validity of the report before contacting Dr. Johnson. If I choose to critique the test or narrative report after receiving feedback from knowledgeable acquaintances, I will do so in a courteous and civil manner.

For Further Information


  Clicking this button will take you to the first 60 questions only if you have acknowledged that you have read the above information, agree to accept the risks involved in responding to this inventory, and agree to communicate courteously with the site author.