Eysenck Personality Mini-Test
A brief self-report scale measuring the three major dimensions of personality: Extraversion, Neuroticism, and Psychoticism.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Eysenck Personality Mini-Test is a standardized psychological assessment instrument. 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, Psychoticism, Neuroticism.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Extraversion | 1,4,8,11,13 | 5 |
| Psychoticism | 2,5,7,9,14 | 5 |
| Neuroticism | 3,6,10,12,15 | 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
- Neuroticistic (Neuroticism Subscale): 15 – 25
- Psychoticistic (Psychoticism Subscale): 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.