Eysenck Personality Mini-Test
A brief self-report scale designed to illustrate Eysenck's three-factor model of personality, measuring Extraversion, Neuroticism, and Psychoticism.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Eysenck Personality Mini-Test was developed by Hans Eysenck (adapted) (N/A). It is designed to measure Personality (Extraversion, Neuroticism, Psychoticism). The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 15 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Extraversion, Neuroticism, Psychoticism.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Extraversion | 1,4,8,11,13 | 5 |
| Neuroticism | 3,6,10,12,15 | 5 |
| Psychoticism | 2,5,7,9,14 | 5 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
The scale includes 5 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 5 to 25. Interpretation guidelines:
- Introverted (Extraversion Subscale): 5 – 10
- Extraverted (Extraversion Subscale): 20 – 25
- High Neuroticism (Neuroticism Subscale): 15 – 25
- High Psychoticism (Psychoticism Subscale – Raw Score): 5 – 15
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.