California Psychological Inventory

The California Psychological Inventory (CPI) is a self-report, paper and pencil test comprised of 434 True-False items. There is also a 260-item short form. Questions relate to a person's typical behaviors, opinions, feelings, and attitudes regarding family, ethical, and social matters. It can be administered to individuals between the ages of 12 and 70 having a minimum of a fourth grade education. Results of the test are presented as a profile comprised of 20 scales, 3 vectors (or factors), and a variety of special purpose scales. It is typically used within normal populations to help understand vocational preferences, interpersonal behavior, intrapersonal function, and orientation toward normative values. Keywords: California psychological inventory; psychological testing; self report questionnaire; vocational assessment