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CARTCPI 260 Flexibility Scale
Author: Harrison G. Gough
The Flexibility (Fx) Scale measures an individual’s ability to adapt to changing circumstances and adjust their approach as needed. It highlights openness to new ideas, responsiveness to feedback, and a willingness to explore alternative solutions. This scale reflects how effectively a person navigates dynamic environments and embraces innovation.
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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Features of the Flexibility Scale
Purpose: To evaluate an individual’s adaptability and their ability to adjust effectively to changing circumstances.
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 Flexibility Scale
- Self-Evaluation
- Leadership development
- Coaching and personal growth
- Organizational research
High scores on Fx are indicative of a number of favorable attributes, including zest, imaginativeness, spontaneity, good ability to adapt to change and the unexpected, and an adventurous spirit. But along with this, especially at very high scores, goes undependability, too much volatility, and easy irritability when things move too slowly or are seen as routinized. (p. 146)
-- From H.G. Gough & P. Bradley (1996), “CPI Manual Third Edition” (Palo Alto, CA: Consulting Psychologists Press)