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CPI 260 Sociability Scale

 

Author: Harrison G. Gough

The CPI Sociability (Sy) Scale assesses an individual’s natural tendencies toward social interaction and relationship-building. It evaluates the extent to which a person is outgoing, approachable, and skilled at engaging with others. This scale captures qualities such as verbal fluency, enthusiasm in social settings, and comfort in collaborative environments.

The scale is part of the California Psychological Inventory (CPI), a well-established tool for understanding personality characteristics that contribute to effective behavior in various contexts. Scores on the Sociability Scale offer valuable insights into a person's potential for leadership, capacity for resilience in goal attainment, and readiness to take on responsibilities. This scale is frequently used in leadership development and organizational coaching to identify strengths and developmental opportunities.

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  • Manual: AWS + MBI 4th Edition
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    Includes one manual each for the CPI 434 and the CPI 260. Special package pricing of $50. Includes details on CPI reliability and validity. PDFs are not refundable.
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    Builds a report that interprets an individual's CPI Sy scores. You invite participants to take the survey and Transform™ generates their reports.
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    Interprets and reports on your CPI Sy scores. You complete the survey and Transform™ generates your report. Transform will connect this report to the "Send To" email provided at checkout. Note: This product is for a single use, with automated survey administration. For multiple uses, buy instead the Individual Report product in quantity needed.
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  • Transform Survey Hosting (Data)
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    Minimum purchase of 20. Allows you to administer the CPI Sy as an online survey using the Mind Garden Transform™ System. Includes data collection: data file with participants' raw data and raw scale scores. Optionally, Individual Reports can be generated from the collected data - requires the purchase of report licenses. Customization services are available.
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  • License to Reproduce
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    Minimum purchase of 50. Allows you to administer the CPI 260 Sociability (CPI Sy) Scale as an online survey via a non-Mind Garden survey system or as a paper/pen survey. The downloadable PDF file includes one copy of the CPI Sy Scale, data template for upload and scoring, and permission to administer the CPI Sy Scale up to the quantity purchased. The PDF is non-refundable.
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Features of the Sociability Scale

Purpose: Assess an individual’s tendencies toward social participation and enjoyment of social encounters.

Length: Approximately 50 items

Average completion time: 5 minutes

Target population: High school age and older.

Administration: Designed for individual administration.

Validation: Demonstrated validity across diverse populations and contexts.

Uses of the Sociability Scale

  • Self-Evaluation
  • Leadership development
  • Coaching and personal growth
  • Organizational research

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Elevated scores on Sy are indicative of a sort of convivial sociability, a liking for activities involving other people, talkativeness, and enterprise. Those who score high are also likely to be ambitious, to do well at work and elsewhere where interaction with others is important, and to be relatively free of self-doubt, neurotic preoccupations, and self-defeating tendencies. (p. 86)

-- From H.G. Gough & P. Bradley (1996), “CPI Manual Third Edition” (Palo Alto, CA: Consulting Psychologists Press)