The Neo PI-R Term Paper

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Practical Aspects
As mentioned before, the NEO PI-R is a test that was created to test normal personality and the multiple factors that contribute to its completion (Costa & McCrae, 1992). The testing materials are of great quality, hints the high prices, which are inclusive of the test booklets, answer sheets (Form S & Form R), scoring sheets, and summary feedback forms (Piedmont, 2001). The pricing for the NEO PI-R is set separately based on which of the necessary items are needed to be purchased individually ranging from $15.00-$25.00 (Piedmont, 2001). These prices are usually within this range if test items are order in multiple numbers (Piedmont, 2001). There is the option of buying the bulk order of all testing materials that is available for about $79.00 (Piedmont, 2001). The pricier item is the NEO Software System at a set price of $495.00 that is available for unlimited use (Piedmont, 2001). This option would be ideal for a professional that tests for personality diagnosis on a regular basis. In regards to replacing the NEO PI-R and its cost, one would simply have to reorder what items they need specifically because there is no other way to replace the test tool (Piedmont, 2001). One thing to be aware of however is that items that are reusable can only be purchased in bulk (Piedmont, 2001).
Timing for the NEO PI-R is reasonable. The full test version of 240 items takes 30-40 minutes to administer containing 6 subordinate facets of each personality factor (Costa & McCrae, 1992). The shorter version of 60 items takes half the time of the full version consisting of only 12 items per domain (Costa & McCrae, 1992). The training for practitioners that administrate this test is equivalent of the purchaser with a qualification ...

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