EXCITABLE

The Excitable scale concerns working with passion and enthusiasm, but also being
easily frustrated, moody, irritable, and inclined to give up on projects and people.

Hogan
EXCITABLE
EXCITABLE

BEHAVIOR RANGE

LOW

HIGH

No Risk Excitable

Can be described as peaceful, content, relaxed

LOW

HIGH

No Risk Excitable

Can be described as peaceful, content, relaxed

Hogan
 

SUBSCALES: A DEEPER LEVEL OF INTERPRETATION

 

volatile

HIGH
LOW

x

HIGH

Temperamental, easily angered or upset, tendency to lose control of emotions and react in interpersonally harsh ways.

x

LOW

Self-controlled; demonstrates strong emotional regulation but may seem overly restrained.

easily disappointed

HIGH
LOW

x

HIGH

Demonstrates initial passion for people and projects, but may be seen as easily disappointed, frustrated, and losing interest.

x

LOW

Tolerant and resilient, but may seem to lack passion or "fire in the belly".

no direction

HIGH
LOW

x

HIGH

Cooperative and helpful, but may lack energy or have few well-defined beliefs or interests; tends to regret past behavior.

x

LOW

Seems steady, self-assured, and clear about beliefs; unlikely to dwell on past mistakes.

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