The 16PF:
A) provides one global score useful in capturing an individual's personality.
B) uses the same personality codes as the MBTI.
C) only takes 15 to 20 minutes to administer, although the instrument must be given individually.
D) has five global scores developed from the primary 16 factors.
E) None of these are characteristics of the 16PF.

Question

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The 16PF has five global scores developed from the primary 16 factors. Option A is incorrect as it does not provide one global score but instead provides a profile of scores on the 16 factors. Option B is incorrect as the 16PF uses a different set of personality codes than the MBTI. Option C is incorrect as the 16PF can take up to an hour to administer and cannot be administered in a group setting.