PIBA PIBA Self and Concept Patterns

Question 1

What does the 'Self' pattern in the PIBA represent?

Accepted Answer

A person's natural, authentic behavioral drives

Answer

The Self pattern captures the respondent's natural, authentic behavioral drives as they describe themselves using the first adjective checklist.

Question 2

In the PIBA, what does the 'Concept' (Social) pattern measure?

Accepted Answer

How an individual believes they need to behave in their work environment

Answer

The Concept pattern reflects how respondents perceive the behavioral demands of their environment and how they believe they should act to succeed.

Question 3

How many separate adjective lists are presented to test-takers in the PIBA?

Accepted Answer

Two

Answer

The PIBA presents two adjective lists — one capturing natural self-perception and one capturing perceived environmental demands.

Question 4

In the first PIBA adjective list, what are respondents asked to do?

Accepted Answer

Choose adjectives that best describe how they naturally behave

Answer

The first list asks respondents to self-select adjectives that describe their natural behavioral tendencies, forming the Self pattern.

Question 5

What is the 'Synthesis' pattern in the PIBA?

Accepted Answer

A combination derived from both the Self and Concept patterns

Answer

The Synthesis pattern is computed by combining the Self and Concept patterns and represents the employee's actual behavioral expression in the workplace.

PIBA - Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment Test Practice Test

PIBA - Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment Test Practice Test

PIBA PIBA Self and Concept Patterns