Originally Posted by
fadec
I took it several years ago and passed. Here is my priceless insight.
The bulk of the questions seemed divided into two categories: 1. I like X, and 2. I want to be an Xer, for example "I like surfing" or "I would like to try surfing" vs. "I want to be a surfer". I answered honestly, but noticed it was YES to most of the former and NO to most of the latter. After all, I like things but am happy with who I am and do not need to be something else.
I believe the distractor category is the topic of e.g. surfing, reading books, scuba diving. The real categorization is "I like X" vs "I want to be an Xer". So if you think you've beat the test by answering YES/AGREE to all questions about whether you study history, and NO/DISAGREE to all questions about whether you like race cars, you've actually answered inconsistently to the real question which is: Do you like who you are?
Yes, I've read into it and overthought it. I'm interested to hear about other patterns people have noticed in this test and possible explanations. When you take the test, realize that there is most likely a graded subset of these patterns that is cleverly hidden beneath more obvious ones.
I took the Hogan several years ago. 6-7. I would agree with this assessment. Do I like fighter jets? Yes, there cool. Would I like to fly a fighter? Yes, that would be a blast. Do I want to be a fighter pilot? No, that part of my life is past and I don't regret it.
That is what I mean when I say answer honestly.
Others are more subtle. I often show off. No, not my style. I sometimes show off. Yes, who doesn't.
Be honest. Those are my answers for my reasons. Give your honest answers for your reasons. Don't over think it. Just answer. Time is a factor.
Don't take the test after a long day or if you are fatigued. Be rested, happy and in a comfortable, quite space.
After that it's up to the algorithm.
Good luck