Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ)
The Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ) assesses personality across core dimensions based on Hans Eysenck's personality theory. Its main dimensions are extraversion–introversion, neuroticism (emotional stability), and psychoticism; it may also include a lie/validity scale measuring response consistency.
- Questions
- 24
- Est. time
- ~8 min
- Delivery
- Online · remote
- Scoring
- Automatic
What does the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ) measure?
- •Extraversion–introversion
- •Neuroticism (emotional reactivity)
- •Psychoticism (toughness, nonconformity)
Who is it for?
Used in adults to assess core personality dimensions.
How is the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ) scored and interpreted?
Questions are scored for each dimension and the person's position on each is determined. The result is a personality profile composed of several core dimensions.
Frequently asked questions
Which dimensions does the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire measure?
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It mainly measures extraversion, neuroticism, and psychoticism; it may also include a validity (lie) scale.
Does the EPQ provide a diagnosis?
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No. This is a screening/assessment tool; it does not provide a clinical diagnosis on its own. Results should be interpreted only by a licensed mental-health professional as part of a clinical evaluation.
Are the EPQ and the Big Five the same?
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Both measure personality with dimensions but use different models; the Big Five uses five dimensions, while Eysenck's model uses fewer core dimensions.
Related scales
- Five-Factor Personality Inventory (Big Five)An inventory profiling personality across five dimensions (openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism).
- Enneagram Personality TestA typology inventory defining personality through nine core types and identifying the dominant type.
- Anger Control ScaleA 34-question scale assessing anger level and styles of expressing/controlling anger.
- DISC Personality AssessmentAn assessment profiling behavioral style across four dimensions (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Conscientiousness).
Source: Eysenck, H. J., & Eysenck, S. B. G. (1975).
This page is informational and does not contain the actual questions. The Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ) is a screening/assessment tool and does not provide a diagnosis on its own. Results should be interpreted only by a licensed mental-health professional as part of a clinical evaluation.
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