Hogan Assessment Hogan Assessment MCQ 3

Question 1

How many scales are included in the Hogan Development Survey (HDS)?

Accepted Answer

11

Answer

The HDS contains 11 scales, each corresponding to a subclinical personality disorder pattern from the DSM framework.

Question 2

The HDS is primarily designed to measure personality characteristics that emerge:

Accepted Answer

When a person is under stress, pressure, or disengaged

Answer

HDS derailers are risk factors that typically surface under stress, pressure, boredom, or when a person drops their guard.

Question 3

Which HDS scale describes individuals who are overly suspicious, distrustful, and likely to question others' motives?

Accepted Answer

Skeptical

Answer

The Skeptical scale reflects cynicism, distrust, and a tendency to see hidden agendas in others' behavior.

Question 4

A leader who scores high on the HDS Bold scale is most at risk for:

Accepted Answer

Overestimating their abilities and ignoring critical feedback

Answer

High Bold scorers have an inflated sense of self-worth, resist feedback, and may take excessive risks due to overconfidence.

Question 5

The HDS Excitable scale describes individuals who tend to:

Accepted Answer

Have intense emotional reactions and quickly lose enthusiasm for projects

Answer

Excitable reflects emotional volatility — initial enthusiasm followed by frustration, disappointment, and withdrawal.

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