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Politics Psychology

Presidential Electability Test

Could you be president of the United States?

Based on the work of Aubrey Immelman, Ph.D., and Theodore Millon, Ph.D., D.Sc., this test predicts how well you would resonate with independent and unaffiliated voters who base their voting choice primarily on the candidate’s personal qualities. The model has accurately predicted several outcomes related to presidential elections since 1996.

Could you be president of the United States? For each of the following questions, indicate your level of agreement below.

Question 1 of 28

I am willing to trick people to get them to have sex with me.

Disagree

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The IDR-PET© is the property of IDR Labs International. The original research was conducted by Associate Professor of Psychology Aubrey Immelman and Professor of Psychology Theodore Millon. The IDR-PET utilizes Immelman and Millon’s research, but is not associated with Immelman or Millon, and is not the equivalent of any scales or instruments developed by these authors. The present test is in no way endorsed by, nor affiliated with, Immelman, Millon, their associates, or similar entities. No infringement is intended by the present test.

The Presidential Electability test is a free personality instrument for measuring presidential electability in U.S. elections. It measures the tendencies, traits, and behaviors that predict success in presidential elections. The Presidential Electability test does not address all possible personality variations relevant to presidential electability and does not purport to accommodate respondents who seek to trick the measure or who fall outside the normal spectrum of personality. Contrary to popular belief, the Presidential Electability test is not the only way of measuring presidential prospects, or the only way to measure abnormal personality. Indeed, the output of the Presidential Electability test overlaps considerably with certain features from the narcissistic, sadistic, and anti-social personality styles, as found in the theoretical framework utilized in psychiatric manuals such as the DSM. To test for these styles in the DSM framework, please consult our Personality Style Test.

Although all are designed to measure presidential electability prospects, the IDR-PET© should not be confused with other “Presidential Electability Tests” as authored by alternative research organizations. However, all are professionally-designed personality tests (or inventories) meant for measuring presidential electability based on personality and personality dispositions in the Western world. The IDR-PET© is the property of IDR Labs International. The original research was provided by Associate Professor of Psychology Aubrey Immelman and Professor of Psychology Theodore Millon. The authors of this online personality test are certified in the use of numerous personality tests and have worked professionally with psychometrics and personality testing. The results of our online Presidential Electability personality test are presented for educational purposes only, are provided "as-is", and should not be construed as providing professional or certified advice of any kind. For more on our online personality test, please consult our Terms of Service.

References

Immelman, A. (2003). Personality in Political Psychology. In I. B. Weiner (Series Ed.), T. Millon & M. J. Lerner (Vol. Eds.), Handbook of Psychology: Vol. 5. Personality and Social Psychology (pp. 599–625). Wiley.
Immelman, A. (2005). Political Psychology and Personality. In S. Strack (Ed.), Handbook of Personology and Psychopathology (pp. 198–225). Wiley.
Millon, Blaney & Krueger. (2014). Oxford Textbook of Psychopathology. Oxford University Press.
Millon, T. (2011). Disorders of Personality: Introducing a DSM / ICD Spectrum from Normal to Abnormal. Wiley.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Presidential Electability test?

It is a free personality test that measures traits and behaviors relevant to how a person would resonate with independent and unaffiliated voters in U.S. elections.

Who created the research behind this test?

The test is based on work by Aubrey Immelman, Ph.D., and Theodore Millon, Ph.D., D.Sc., and has been used to predict election outcomes since 1996.

Is this test the same as the original scales by Immelman or Millon?

No, the IDR-PET is not associated with or endorsed by Immelman or Millon, and is not equivalent to any instrument they developed.

What do the results tell me?

The results give an indication of whether your personality tendencies align with traits that predict success in presidential elections.

Are the results a professional assessment?

No, the results are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or certified advice.

Presidential Electability Test

Why Use This Test?

1. Free. This free online presidential electability test is designed to comprehensively measure your traits and behaviors in relation to how you would resonate with independent and unaffiliated voters in the United States. It is delivered to you free of charge.

2. Comprehensive. The presidential electability test will give the respondent an idea of whether they have the elements in their personality needed to get elected president. It employs multiple scales for this purpose.

3. Made by professionals. The authors of this test are certified in the use of numerous different personality tests and have worked professionally with psychometrics and personality testing.

4. Statistical controls. Test scores are logged into an anonymized database. Statistical analysis of the test is conducted to ensure maximum accuracy and validity of the test scores.