MISCHIEVOUS

The Mischievous scale concerns seeming bright, impulsive, adventurous, risk seeking, and limit-testing.

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MISCHIEVOUS
MISCHIEVOUS

BEHAVIOR RANGE

LOW

HIGH

No Risk Mischievous

Can be described as safe, calculated, authentic

LOW

HIGH

No Risk Mischievous

Can be described as safe, calculated, authentic

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SUBSCALES: A DEEPER LEVEL OF INTERPRETATION

 

risky

HIGH
LOW

x

HIGH

Prone to taking risks and testing limits; deliberately bending or breaking inconvenient rules; may seem unconcerned with risk.

x

LOW

Compliant, conservative, and cooperative; avoids unnecessary risk and makes few mistakes; may seem unadventurous or overly conforming.

impulsive

HIGH
LOW

x

HIGH

Tending to act without considering the long-term consequences of one’s actions; seems disorganized, impetuous, and unpredictable.

x

LOW

Dependable, reliable, and focused; may seem overly structured, conventional, or predictable.

manipulative

HIGH
LOW

x

HIGH

Uses charm to manipulate others and demonstrates little remorse for doing so; may be persuasive and interesting but potentially seem insincere or deceptive.

x

LOW

Seems genuine, straightforward, and trustworthy; may seem overly inhibited, struggle to gain influence or persuade others.

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