Kabir, a Class 12 student, often snaps at classmates and mocks younger students until they cry. He seldom thinks about how others feel and expects everyone to go along with his wishes. He has broken school rules many times and shows no regret when he hurts someone. His teachers add that he is rarely nervous or moody; he stays cool and steady even when he is punished. He also avoids group outings and spends most breaks alone. The school counsellor now plans to give him a personality test.
On which of the following is Kabir most likely to score high?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Psychoticism
Option (1) Neuroticism — Incorrect. Neurotic people are anxious, moody, touchy and restless, and they quickly lose control. Kabir is rarely nervous or moody and stays steady when punished, so he lies near the emotionally stable end.
Option (2) Extraversion — Incorrect. Extraverts are active, gregarious, impulsive and thrill-seeking. Kabir avoids group outings and spends breaks alone, which points to the introverted end of this dimension.
Option (3) Agreeableness — Incorrect. Agreeableness is a Big Five factor of helpful, co-operative, friendly and caring people. Its opposite is the hostile and self-centred person. Kabir's behaviour puts him at the low end of agreeableness.
Option (4) Psychoticism — Correct. Psychoticism is the third dimension Eysenck added. It shows a lack of feeling for others, a tough manner with people and a tendency to defy social rules. Kabir mocks others, puts his own wishes first and breaks rules without regret, so he would score high on psychoticism.
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