Summary

Algorithmic add-on to MAP that identifies behavioral risk and maladaptive tendencies at the extremes of normal-range personality traits — without requiring additional testing. Derives five bidirectional risk scales from MAP facet data, validated against PID-5 (Personality Inventory for DSM-5) maladaptive personality domains. Scores range 0–100 with interpretive bands (Low Extreme, Moderate, High Extreme).

Key Facts

Provider: Assessio

Type/Category: Behavioral Risk / Dark-Side Assessment (MAP Add-On)

Duration: No separate test (derived from MAP results)

Target Group: Candidates, leaders, high-potentials in high-stakes contexts

Languages: Same as MAP

Strengths

• No additional testing burden — fully derived from MAP completion
• Five bidirectional scales flag both low and high extremes per Big Five dimension
• Validated against clinical criterion (PID-5 maladaptive domains)
• Cross-validation sample used; reliability α=.72–.86
• Norm sample: N=20,348 from 162 nationalities

Example Use Case

Situation: Executive selection process requires assessment of potential derailers alongside standard personality profiling.

Solution: MAP-X automatically generates extreme-tendency risk scores across five domains (e.g., Impulsive/Rigid, Withdrawn/Attention Seeking) from the MAP result — enabling structured dark-side profiling without additional test burden.

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