CPI 260 Self-control Scale

 

Author: Harrison G. Gough

The Self-control (Sc) Scale evaluates the ability to manage emotions, impulses, and behaviors in a constructive way. It emphasizes maintaining focus and discipline, even in high-pressure situations. This scale offers insight into how effectively an individual handles challenges while staying on track toward their goals.

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. This scale is frequently used in leadership development and organizational coaching to identify strengths and developmental opportunities.

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    Read more about CPI 260® - California Psychological Inventory
    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 Sc scores. You invite participants to take the survey and Transform™ generates their reports.
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    Interprets and reports on your CPI Sc 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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    Minimum purchase of 20. Allows you to administer the CPI Sc 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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    Minimum purchase of 50. Allows you to administer the CPI 260 Self-control (CPI Sc) 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 Sc Scale, data template for upload and scoring, and permission to administer the CPI Sc Scale up to the quantity purchased. The PDF is non-refundable.
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Features of the Self-control Scale

Purpose: To assess an individual’s ability to regulate emotions, impulses, and behaviors effectively.

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 Self-control Scale

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

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Scores on Sc do appear to define a continuum going from undercontrol to overcontrol. High scorers bind their tension, seek to please, and want to be accepted as admirable, upstanding people. In particular, they avoid overt or blatant expressions of aggressive and erotic impulses. (p. 114)

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