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HEXACO 12

HEXACO extends the Big Five with Honesty–Humility, the factor most strongly negatively correlated with the dark-triad traits. This short 12-item version is a quick read, not a clinical instrument.

Adapted from IPIP-HEXACO (public domain). Lee & Ashton, 2000s.

HEXACO 12 · result

Extraverted, honest-humble

You read as candid and uninterested in manipulation for gain. Preparation and reliability are natural to you. You feel things strongly and may run anxious under pressure.

Highest signal100eXtraversion

Largest gap-50Emotionality

AlignmentlowAverage 71

Honesty–HumilitySincerity, fairness, low exploitation, low entitlement. High scorers avoid manipulating others.

Self

Peer

EmotionalityFear, anxiety, dependence, sentimentality. High = feels things strongly.

-50

Self

Peer

eXtraversionSocial self-esteem, social boldness, sociability, liveliness.

-25

Self

100

Peer

AgreeablenessForgiveness, gentleness, flexibility, patience. High = low-conflict.

Self

Peer

ConscientiousnessOrganisation, diligence, perfectionism, prudence.

+25

Self

Peer

100

OpennessAesthetic appreciation, inquisitiveness, creativity, unconventionality.

+50

Self

Peer

01Even if I knew I could keep something I found, I would return it to its owner.

02I would be tempted to use deception or flattery to get ahead at work.

03I worry a lot about minor matters.

04I often feel nervous in new or uncertain situations.

05I feel comfortable being the centre of attention.

06In social situations I'm usually the one who starts conversations.

07I rarely hold a grudge, even against people who have hurt me.

08I'm patient with people whose habits or views differ from mine.

09I prepare carefully before starting work on anything important.

10I make sure I arrive on time.

11I actively seek out unfamiliar ideas, art, or perspectives.

12I find abstract or philosophical discussions boring.

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