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Primary Scales of the Hogan Personality Inventory

adjustment

Distinguishes those who are emotional, self-critical and prone to take things personally, from those who are even- tempered, calm and steady under pressure.

ambition

Distinguishes those who have a relaxed attitude to recognition, promotion and power from those who
are competitive, upwardly mobile, and concerned about commercial success.

sociability

Distinguishes those who are quiet, reserved and like to be alone from those who are extrovert, talkative, exhibitionistic and always in search of company.

agreeability

Distinguishes those who are warm, friendly, tactful and want to please everybody from those who are tough minded, direct and unconcerned about being popular.

prudence

Distinguishes those who are organised and systematic but conservative and compliant from those who are impulsive and spontaneous but also flexible and innovative.

intellectance

Distinguishes those who are original, imaginative, have wide interests and are focused on the 'big picture' from those who are practical, down-to-earth and uninterested in speculative questions.

scholarship

Distinguishes those who enjoy learning, value education as an end in itself and keep up-to-date from those who regard education as a means to an end rather than viewing it as intrinsically important.

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