Predictive value of the molds of the mind on the factors of personality

Abstract

The objective of this study is to find out if it is possible to predict the characteristics of personality, measured with the PI-R NEO personality inventory (Costa and McCrae, 1978, Spanish adaptation, 1999), through the theory of the mental molds (moulds, cognitivo-emocionales HernandezGuanir strategies test, 2010).This evaluates the prototypical ways of interpreting reality in egoimplicacion situation. The sample object of study is composed of 332 agents from local police of the Autonomous Canary Islands, composed of officers chosen by their commanders and also chosen by systematic sampling.Performing multiple linear regressions, the results show that it is possible to obtain predictive models exploratory in each one of the factors of the personality.Gets a profile on each of these factors, confirming the predictive validity of the theory of the mental mold. Hierarchy is established also a predictive, being neuroticism best prediction factor and the factor of opening the smaller force in the forecast.There is also variability in the involvement of different moulds of the mind, with diversity of specific weight of these, emphasizing molds transformation rentabilizadora, emotional displacement, or attribution to temperament as those who contribute most to the prediction of any of the factors.

Keywords

• personalidad
• moldes mentales
• modelo predictivo
• regresión lineal