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High Potential Personality Test
Researchers Ian MacRae and Adrian Furnham at University College London have identified six traits that are consistently linked to workplace success. They combined these traits into the construct of the High Potential Personality. However, it turns out that excessive levels of these traits may also impede one’s performance. The secret to success is thus to be in the optimal range on these traits.
Are you in the optimal range for high potential? For each of the following statements, indicate how well it applies to you below.
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When under pressure, I have to struggle to avoid becoming stressed.
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The IDRlabs High Potential Personality Test (IDR-HPPT) is the property of IDRlabs International. The HPPT utilizes Furnham and MacRae’s findings as published in scientific journals, but is not associated with Furnham or MacRae, and is not the equivalent of any instrument authored by these researchers. HPTI® is a registered trademark of High Potential Psychology Ltd. Body Incorporate. The present test is in no way endorsed by, nor affiliated with, the High Potential Psychology Ltd. Body Incorporate, or similar entities. Original HPTI materials are either ® or TM, and/or © High Potential Psychology Ltd. Body Incorporate, variably registered in the UK and other countries around the world. No infringement is intended by the present test.
This test has been made with the aid of professional analysts who have experience with organizational psychology. Even so, please keep in mind that tests such as these are merely indicators – a first peek at the system to get you started.
High Potential Personality Trait Tests, whether they are professional, or used in academic research, or free online tests like this one, are indicators to help give you a clue as to your scores on the six traits associated with High Potential Personalities. As far as the present authors are concerned, no test ever devised can designate your actual potential with complete accuracy or reliability, and no High Potential Personality Trait Tests utilizing Ian MacRae and Adrian Furnham’s findings can replace familiarizing yourself with the theory of personality traits in depth. For more information on MacRae and Furnham’s work, consult the following titles: Teodorescu, A., Furnham, A., & MacRae, I. (2017). Trait correlates of success at work. International Journal of Selection and Assessment, 25(1), 36–42. MacRae, Furnham & Reed (2018). High Potential: How to Spot, Manage and Develop Talented People at Work. Bloomsbury. Furnham, A., & Treglown, L. (2018). High potential personality and intelligence. Personality and Individual Differences, 128, 81–87.
The authors of this free online High Potential Personality Trait Test are certified in the use of numerous different personality tests and have worked professionally with psychology, political psychology, and personality testing. Prior to using our free online test, please note that the results are provided "as-is", for free, and should not be construed as providing professional or certified advice of any kind. For more on our online Team Roles test, please consult our Terms of Service.
Why Use This Test?
1. Free. This online High Potential Personality Test is delivered to you free of charge and will allow you to obtain your scores on the six High Potential Personality Traits, as determined by the research of Ian MacRae and Adrian Furnham.
2. Validity and reliability. Empirical testing has shown the validity of four of the six High Potential Personality Traits as they are significantly correlated with the Big Five system of personality.
3. Statistical controls. Test scores are logged into an anonymized database. Statistical analysis of the test is conducted to ensure maximum accuracy and validity of the test scores.
4. Made by professionals. The authors of this free online High Potential Personality Test are certified in the use of numerous personality tests and have worked professionally with personality typology, as well as corporate and personality testing.