The NEO Personality Inventory is based on the Five-Factor Model (FFM) of personality and assesses five broad domains of personality.
Key Features:
Developed by Costa and McCrae
Contains 240 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale
Measures five domains: Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness
Each domain includes six facets
Five Domains (OCEAN):
Openness to Experience: Creativity, curiosity
Conscientiousness: Organization, dependability
Extraversion: Sociability, assertiveness
Agreeableness: Compassion, cooperation
Neuroticism: Emotional instability, anxiety
Applications:
Personality research
Career counseling
Clinical assessment
Organizational development
Strengths:
Widely validated
Applicable across cultures
Useful in both clinical and non-clinical settings