Writing Assignment #3 (Unit I, Module 3)

PSY210 Psychology of the Individual in Context

For this assignment, complete the Mini-Marker Scale which follows and then write about your
results following the prompts listed in the conclusions section.
Mini-Markers (Saucier, 1994)
Please use this list of common human traits to describe yourself as accurately as possible.
Describe yourself as you see yourself at the present time, not as you wish to be in the future.
Describe yourself as you are generally or typically, as compared with the other persons you
know of the same sex and of roughly your same age. Write a number indicating how
accurately the trait describes you.
1 2 3 4 5
Inaccurate Slightly Neither Slightly Accurate
Inaccurate Accurate


____1. Bashful
____2. Bold
____3. Careless
____4. Cold
____5. Complex
____6. Cooperative
____7. Creative
____8. Deep
____9. Disorganized
____10. Efficient
____11. Energetic
____12. Envious
____13. Extraverted
____14. Fretful


____15. Harsh
____16. Imaginative
____17. Inefficient
____18. Intellectual
____19. Jealous
____20. Kind
____21. Moody
____22. Organized
____23. Philosophical
____24. Practical
____25. Quiet
____26. Relaxed
____27. Rude
____28. Shy


____29. Sloppy
____30. Sympathetic
____31. Systematic
____32. Talkative
____33. Temperamental
____34. Touchy
____35. Uncreative
____36. Unenvious
____37. Unintellectual
____38. Unsympathetic
____39. Warm
____40. Withdrawn





Calculate your total score on each of the five factors listed in sum items below. Please note
that some of the items are reverse-scored. It is recommended for ease of scoring purposes,
that you first reverse-score these items and write the new value to the left of the original
ratings. Then, when totaling for each factor score, you can simply use the new reverse-scored
value instead.
Reverse score items 1, 3, 4, 9, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 25, 27, 28, 29, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 40
1 = 5
2 = 4
3 = 3
4 = 2
5 = 1
Sum items: 1, 2, 11, 13, 25, 28, 32, 40 = Factor I (Extraversion): _____
12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 33, 34, 36 = Factor II (Emotional Stability): _____
4, 6, 15, 20, 27, 30, 38, 39 = Factor III (Agreeableness): _____
3, 9, 10, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 = Factor IV (Conscientiousness): _____
5, 7, 8, 16, 18, 23, 35, 37 = Factor V (Openness): _____
Interpretation: Higher scores for each factor indicate having a greater amount of that factor
(e.g., a higher score on Factor I suggests that a person has greater levels of extraversion and
higher scores on Factor II indicate a greater degree of emotional stability).
Conclusions: After computing and interpreting your scores, answer the following questions
and submit for completion of Writing Assignment #3. You DO NOT have to submit your
completed questionnaire as part of this assignment. What is required is your responses to the
following:
1.) Discuss your results. Which factors were your highest? Your lowest?
2.) How reliable/valid are your results?
3.) Think like a psychologist.In a couple of sentences, provide a brief critical
evaluation of this personality measurement tool.



Grading Rubric for Writing Assignment #3
9-10
points
Response addresses the prompt in a thoughtful and academic manner; all questions are answered with
adequate depth, length, and reference to course content (recommended response length is a couple of well-
developed paragraphs or approximately 300-400 words total). Response is readable, grammar is sufficient, and
spelling is accurate. Full points are awarded to initial responses that demonstrate excellence, express critical
thinking about the readings and course content, and offer thoughtful participation.
7-8
points

The response is readable and comments make sense in the context of the questions presented. However, the
depth, length, and reference to course content were not thorough. Mistakes might be present in content
accuracy. There is insufficient critical thinking recognized. These responses are good in that they demonstrate
the student has completed the readings and other course content with some additional integration and critical
thinking needed.
5-6
points
Questions answered with limited depth, length, and reference to course content. Response is readable, but
there is a lack of critical thinking and in-depth attention to the reading and course content. Multiple errors in
accuracy present.
0-4
points
The response demonstrates insufficient critical thinking about and understanding of the course content and the
readings. Response is not written in a way that makes sense in the context of the questions. Response does not
answer questions. Response is unreadable.