Behavioral and Personality Assessment Flashcards
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In FEAST personality assessment, 'locus of control' refers to:
Answer: Whether a person believes outcomes are determined by their own actions (internal) or by external factors (external)
Locus of control is a psychological construct describing whether individuals attribute outcomes to their own behaviour (internal) or to luck, others, or circumstances (external).
A FEAST candidate receives a very high score on impulsivity in the personality assessment. Why might this be a concern for operational ATC work?
Answer: High impulsivity may lead to hasty decisions without adequate situational assessment, risking safety-critical errors
High impulsivity means acting before fully assessing situations — in ATC this can lead to premature clearances, skipped checks, and separation errors.
Why is 'emotional stability' assessed in FEAST personality screening for ATCO candidates?
Answer: Controllers who are emotionally reactive may deteriorate significantly under operational stress, increasing error rates
Emotionally unstable (high neuroticism) controllers may experience anxiety, anger, or distress under pressure that significantly degrades their performance and safety behaviour.
The concept of 'interpersonal reliability' in ATCO personality assessment refers to:
Answer: Consistently behaving in a trustworthy and predictable manner that colleagues and pilots can depend on
Interpersonal reliability means that colleagues and pilots can trust and predict a controller's behaviour — vital for a system that depends on human coordination.
A candidate scores high on 'achievement motivation' in the FEAST personality assessment. In an ATC training context, this trait would most likely predict:
Answer: Strong performance in training progression and a drive to meet competency standards
High achievement motivation predicts strong engagement with training standards, persistence through difficult phases, and goal-directed skill development.
In the context of the FEAST assessment, 'safety orientation' as a personality dimension measures:
Answer: The degree to which a candidate prioritises rules, procedures, and safe outcomes over speed, convenience, or personal preference
Safety orientation assesses whether a candidate's underlying values consistently prioritise procedural compliance and safe outcomes over competing pressures.