When using MAP (personality) you will be collecting normative data on five broad personality scales, which all of them have five sub scales each. All these 25 scales are normative, meaning the score on each scale is a relative indication on where one individual is compared to other people, or to "what is normal or typical".
When you take these tests you will get a score between 0-10.
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0-3 are considered lower than average.
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3-7 is considered as an average result.
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7-10 are considered as higher than average.
The terms "lower" and "higher" do not necessarily represent worse or better scores, but they indicate relative behavioural tendencies in an individual. If you are for example high on Agreeableness it is likely that you will be perceived as more trusting, warm, caring and supportive towards others compared to someone low on this scale. It does not mean someone with a low score can't behave in a trusting, warm and supportive way. It only means someone with a high score is more likely to behave that way. You can see the behaviours associated with lower and higher scores on all scales below.
Table 1. MAP scales and associated behaviours
|
Scale |
Scale name |
Lower scores (0-3) |
Higher scores (7-10) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
AG |
Agreeableness |
More independent, restrained, objective and individualistic |
More trusting, warm, caring and supportive towards others |
|
AG1 |
Trust |
More wary of others |
More trusting towards others |
|
AG2 |
Communication |
More malleable |
More straightforward |
|
AG3 |
Altruism |
More individualistic |
More supportive |
|
AG4 |
Compassion |
More factual |
More caring |
|
AG5 |
Affection |
More restrained and distant |
More affectionate and friendly |
|
CO |
Conscientiousness |
More flexible, changeable, spontaneous and intuitive |
More focused, goal oriented, systematic and structured |
|
CO1 |
Intensity |
More relaxed approach to efficiency |
More serious approach to efficiency |
|
CO2 |
Diligence |
More easily manage ambiguities and unstructured situations |
More orderly, methodical and rule-conscious |
|
CO3 |
Ambition |
More frivolous and changeable |
More goal-oriented and persistent |
|
CO4 |
Self-Discipline |
More easily distracted |
More focused |
|
CO5 |
Decision Making |
More instinctive and intuitive. |
More thoughtful and analytical |
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ES |
Emotional Stability |
More sensitive and responsive. More affected by external circumstances |
More stable and confident. Less affected by external circumstances |
|
ES1 |
Emotions |
More vigilant and alert |
More cool-headed and relaxed |
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ES2 |
Temper |
More temperamental |
More stable |
|
ES3 |
Confidence |
More insecure |
More confident |
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ES4 |
Self-Control |
More spontaneous |
More controlled |
|
ES5 |
Stress |
More sensitive to stress |
Less sensitive to stress |
|
EX |
Extraversion |
More introvert, low key, and independent of others. Less need for attention |
More energetic, enthusiastic and socially dominant. Greater need for attention |
|
EX1 |
Social Need |
More withdrawn |
More sociable |
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EX2 |
Social Image |
More low-key |
More dominant |
|
EX3 |
Pace of Life |
More tranquil |
More energetic |
|
EX4 |
Excitement Seeking |
More cautious and careful |
More excitement-seeking and risk-taking |
|
EX5 |
Cheerfulness |
More reserved and formal |
More enthusiastic and easy-going |
|
OP |
Openess |
More down-to-earth and practical. Prefers the familiar and already proven |
More explorative and conceptual. Greater need for new experiences and change |
|
OP1 |
Imagination |
More down-to-earth |
More imaginative |
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OP2 |
Aesthetics |
More pragmatic and practical |
More aesthetic and artistic |
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OP3 |
Emotional Senitivity |
More emotionally restrained |
More emotionally expressive |
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OP4 |
Experiences |
Greater need for the familiar and routines |
Greater need for new experiences and change |
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OP5 |
Mindset |
More realistic, focused on the here and now |
More conceptual and innovative |