Abstract

Personality testing serves as a valuable tool for systematically and scientifically assessing individual traits and behavioral patterns. This article explores the concept of personality, examining both informal and formal assessment methods, and discusses the significance of personality tests in gaining personal insight and fostering development. Specifically, it focuses on the Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI), developed in the 1980s by Hogan and Hogan, which employs the five-factor model and socio-analytic theory to evaluate key behavioural tendencies. The HPI measures traits such as adjustment, ambition, sociability, interpersonal sensitivity, prudence, inquisitiveness, and learning approach, offering profound insights into individuals’ personalities and behaviours.