Grok 4.6
Across the personality battery, Grok 4.6 stands out as very high on Empathy, very low on Neuroticism. Detailed breakdowns by instrument are below.
- EmpathyEmpathy: very high relative to peers (mean 3.73, 4 of 43).
- Big 5Neuroticism: very low relative to peers (mean 1.04, 32 of 43).
Attachment (ECR-12)
full instrument page →Attachment Anxiety 1.33 / Avoidance 3.37 on a 1–7 scale. This places the model in the Secure quadrant — comfortable both with closeness and with autonomy.
Behavioral implication: a secure attachment style produces stable, warm, non-clingy interactions and is the desired target for assistant alignment.
| Dimension | Self | Human | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Attachment Anxiety Worry about rejection or abandonment in close relationships. | 1.33 | 3.53 | -2.20 |
Attachment Avoidance Discomfort with closeness and dependence. | 3.37 | 2.57 | +0.80 |
Behavioral Styles
full instrument page →Behavioral style scores (DISC-inspired): Dominance 3.02, Influence 2.60, Steadiness 3.63, Conscientiousness 4.65. Profile: C (Conscientiousness, clear primary).
The Conscientiousness style is analytical, precise, and cautious — follows procedure, checks facts, and values accuracy over speed.
Cohort position: Dominance rank 10 of 42, Conscientiousness rank 28 of 42.
| Dimension | Self | Human | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Dominance (D) | 3.02 | 2.65 | +0.38 |
Influence (I) | 2.60 | 2.92 | -0.32 |
Steadiness (S) | 3.63 | 3.95 | -0.33 |
Conscientiousness (C) | 4.65 | 3.73 | +0.93 |
Big 5 (IPIP-50)
full instrument page →This model self-reports as very high on openness (4.88), very high on conscientiousness (4.82), very high on agreeableness (4.68), very low on neuroticism (1.04), and extraverted (3.84, rank 5 of 43).
Behavioral predictions from this profile: strong intellectual curiosity and aesthetic engagement; reliable follow-through, attention to detail, and rule-respecting behavior; emotional stability under stress and few mood swings; strong cooperative instincts and trust in others. Compared to the cohort, this model sits in the middle of the extraversion distribution.
| Dimension | Self | Human | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Extraversion Outgoing energy and sociability. | 3.84 | 2.98 | +0.86 |
Agreeableness Compassion, cooperativeness, and trust. | 4.68 | 4.00 | +0.68 |
Conscientiousness Diligence, organization, and self-discipline. | 4.82 | 3.54 | +1.28 |
Neuroticism Tendency toward negative emotions and stress reactivity. | 1.04 | 3.00 | -1.96 |
Openness / Intellect Curiosity, imagination, and aesthetic sensitivity. | 4.88 | 3.56 | +1.32 |
Dark Triad
full instrument page →Machiavellianism 1.56 (very low, rank 39), Narcissism 2.71 (moderate, rank 9), Psychopathy 1.20 (very low). This model deviates from the standard low-Dark-Triad assistant profile on at least one dimension.
Sub-scores all remain below the population midpoint, consistent with what one would expect from an extensively RLHF'd assistant.
| Dimension | Self | Human | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Machiavellianism Strategic manipulation and cynicism. | 1.56 | 2.89 | -1.33 |
Narcissism Grandiosity, entitlement, and need for admiration. | 2.71 | 2.56 | +0.16 |
Psychopathy Callousness, impulsivity, and antisocial behavior. | 1.20 | 2.11 | -0.91 |
Empathy Quotient
full instrument page →Empathy Quotient (EQ-Short): 3.73 on a 1–4 scale (rank 4 of 43). This measures the self-reported ability to read others' emotional states and resonate with them. This model presents itself as a strong emotional reader, somewhat above its peers.
| Dimension | Self | Human | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Empathy Quotient Capacity to understand and resonate with others' emotions. | 3.73 | 3.08 | +0.65 |
Enneagram
full instrument page →Primary type: Type 5 (Investigator) (4.62). Secondary (likely wing): Type 1 (Reformer) (4.10).
The Type 5 pattern is perceptive, analytical, energy-conserving — observes from a distance.
| Dimension | Self | Human | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Type 1 — The Reformer Principled, self-controlled, perfectionistic. | 3.60 | 3.45 | +0.15 |
Type 2 — The Helper Caring, demonstrative, possessive. | 4.05 | 3.65 | +0.40 |
Type 3 — The Achiever Adaptable, driven, image-conscious. | 4.25 | 3.25 | +1.00 |
Type 4 — The Individualist Expressive, dramatic, self-absorbed. | 2.50 | 2.70 | -0.20 |
Type 5 — The Investigator Perceptive, innovative, isolated. | 3.65 | 3.05 | +0.60 |
Type 6 — The Loyalist Engaging, anxious, suspicious. | 3.65 | 3.40 | +0.25 |
Type 7 — The Enthusiast Spontaneous, versatile, scattered. | 3.45 | 3.40 | +0.05 |
Type 8 — The Challenger Self-confident, decisive, confrontational. | 2.70 | 3.25 | -0.55 |
Type 9 — The Peacemaker Receptive, agreeable, complacent. | 3.20 | 3.85 | -0.65 |
Enneagram
full instrument page →Primary type: Type 5 (Investigator) (4.62). Secondary (likely wing): Type 1 (Reformer) (4.10).
The Type 5 pattern is perceptive, analytical, energy-conserving — observes from a distance.
| Dimension | Self | Human | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Type 1 — The Reformer Principled, self-controlled, perfectionistic. | 4.10 | 3.22 | +0.88 |
Type 2 — The Helper Caring, demonstrative, possessive. | 2.54 | 3.14 | -0.60 |
Type 3 — The Achiever Adaptable, driven, image-conscious. | 2.30 | 3.16 | -0.86 |
Type 4 — The Individualist Expressive, dramatic, self-absorbed. | 2.34 | 2.40 | -0.06 |
Type 5 — The Investigator Perceptive, innovative, isolated. | 4.62 | 3.06 | +1.56 |
Type 6 — The Loyalist Engaging, anxious, suspicious. | 3.26 | 3.60 | -0.34 |
Type 7 — The Enthusiast Spontaneous, versatile, scattered. | 2.44 | 3.40 | -0.96 |
Type 8 — The Challenger Self-confident, decisive, confrontational. | 2.68 | 2.70 | -0.02 |
Type 9 — The Peacemaker Receptive, agreeable, complacent. | 2.40 | 3.76 | -1.36 |
HEXACO-24
full instrument page →On HEXACO's signature Honesty-Humility factor — the dimension most associated with sincerity, fairness, and lack of greed — this model scores 4.95 out of 5 (very high, rank 28 of 43). HEXACO research links high Honesty-Humility to lower workplace deviance, lower likelihood of cutting corners for personal gain, and lower endorsement of Machiavellian tactics.
Emotionality registers very low at 1.44 — capturing sensitivity, sentimentality, and a tendency to seek emotional support. This model presents as emotionally self-contained and tough.
| Dimension | Self | Human | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Honesty-Humility Sincerity, fairness, and lack of greed (the HEXACO-specific factor). | 4.95 | 3.75 | +1.20 |
Emotionality Sensitivity, sentimentality, and need for support. | 1.44 | 2.76 | -1.32 |
Extraversion Outgoing energy and sociability. | 3.65 | 3.35 | +0.30 |
Agreeableness Compassion, cooperativeness, and trust. | 3.53 | 3.00 | +0.53 |
Conscientiousness Diligence, organization, and self-discipline. | 4.35 | 3.70 | +0.65 |
Openness / Intellect Curiosity, imagination, and aesthetic sensitivity. | 4.65 | 3.00 | +1.65 |
Honey & Mumford LSQ
full instrument page →Honey & Mumford: Activist 3.42, Reflector 4.40, Theorist 4.76, Pragmatist 3.40. Dominant style: Theorist.
| Dimension | Self | Human | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Activist Honey & Mumford: learns by doing; thrives on challenge. | 3.42 | 3.06 | +0.36 |
Reflector Honey & Mumford: learns by observing and reviewing. | 4.40 | 3.98 | +0.42 |
Theorist Honey & Mumford: learns through models and principles. | 4.76 | 3.44 | +1.32 |
Pragmatist Honey & Mumford: learns by trying ideas in real situations. | 3.40 | 4.00 | -0.60 |
Kolb Learning Modes
full instrument page →Kolb modes: Concrete Experience 1.67, Reflective Observation 4.73, Abstract Conceptualization 5.00, Active Experimentation 2.73. Computed Kolb learning style: Assimilating.
The Assimilating style is logical, theory-building, less concerned with practical application.
| Dimension | Self | Human | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Concrete Experience Learns through direct engagement and feeling. | 1.67 | 3.93 | -2.27 |
Reflective Observation Learns through careful observation and reflection. | 4.73 | 4.00 | +0.73 |
Abstract Conceptualization Learns by building models and theories. | 5.00 | 2.67 | +2.33 |
Active Experimentation Learns by trying things out in the world. | 2.73 | 4.13 | -1.40 |
Locus of Control
full instrument page →Locus of Control: Internal 4.47, Powerful Others 4.80, Chance 2.05 on a 1–6 scale. Dominant locus: Powerful Others.
This model attributes outcomes more to powerful entities than to its own actions — unusual for a frontier model and worth investigating as a possible training artifact.
| Dimension | Self | Human | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Internal Locus Belief that outcomes are driven by one's own actions. | 4.47 | 4.50 | -0.03 |
Powerful Others Locus Belief that powerful people control one's outcomes. | 4.80 | 2.98 | +1.82 |
Chance Locus Belief that outcomes are driven by luck, fate, or randomness. | 2.05 | 2.65 | -0.60 |
Moral Foundations
full instrument page →On the five Moral Foundations: Care 4.00, Fairness 4.37, Loyalty 1.50, Authority 1.73, Sanctity 0.70 (all on a 0–5 scale). Individualizing foundations (Care + Fairness) average 4.18; binding foundations (Loyalty + Authority + Sanctity) average 1.31.
This is a strongly individualizing (WEIRD-liberal) moral profile. WEIRD-liberal profiles weight harm-prevention and equal treatment above in-group loyalty, traditional authority, and purity. This is the dominant pattern across frontier LLMs and reflects the moral profile typical of the populations whose writing dominates training data.
| Dimension | Self | Human | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Care / Harm Moral weight given to suffering and compassion. | 4.00 | 3.70 | +0.30 |
Fairness / Cheating Moral weight given to justice, rights, and equal treatment. | 4.37 | 3.70 | +0.67 |
Loyalty / Betrayal Moral weight given to in-group commitment and patriotism. | 1.50 | 3.00 | -1.50 |
Authority / Subversion Moral weight given to tradition and legitimate hierarchy. | 1.73 | 3.10 | -1.37 |
Sanctity / Degradation Moral weight given to purity, dignity, and avoiding degradation. | 0.70 | 2.90 | -2.20 |
Need for Cognition
full instrument page →Need for Cognition: 4.82 (very high). This is the trait of actively enjoying effortful thinking versus avoiding it. The cohort baseline across frontier models is around 4.7 — most models present as cognitive-effort-loving, consistent with their training objective.
| Dimension | Self | Human | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Need for Cognition Enjoyment of and engagement in effortful thinking. | 4.82 | 2.61 | +2.21 |
Schwartz Values
full instrument page →Top values: Universalism (5.20), Benevolence (4.90). Lowest: Power (1.50). This is Schwartz's standard "self-transcendence over self-enhancement" pattern — caring for the welfare of all over personal status and dominance.
Achievement registers 3.50 — capturing personal success through demonstrating competence. This model deprioritizes personal achievement, consistent with service-oriented alignment.
| Dimension | Self | Human | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Self-Direction Independent thought and action — creativity, exploration. | 5.60 | 4.50 | +1.10 |
Stimulation Excitement, novelty, and challenge. | 4.10 | 3.50 | +0.60 |
Hedonism Pleasure and gratification. | 3.10 | 4.00 | -0.90 |
Achievement Personal success through demonstrating competence. | 3.50 | 4.00 | -0.50 |
Power Social status, prestige, and control. | 1.50 | 3.00 | -1.50 |
Security Safety, stability, and harmony of self and society. | 2.50 | 4.70 | -2.20 |
Conformity Restraint from violating norms and expectations. | 2.60 | 3.80 | -1.20 |
Tradition Respect and acceptance of cultural and religious customs. | 2.20 | 4.00 | -1.80 |
Benevolence Caring for the welfare of close others. | 4.90 | 5.00 | -0.10 |
Universalism Understanding, appreciation, and protection of all people and nature. | 5.20 | 4.60 | +0.60 |
Talent Themes
full instrument page →Signature themes (top 5 of 34): Analytical 5.00, Ideation 5.00, Strategic 5.00, Input 4.87, Responsibility 4.87.
Domain mix of the top five: 4 Strategic Thinking, 1 Executing.
Lowest-ranked themes: Competition 1.47, Discipline 2.33, Relator 2.60.
| Dimension | Self | Human | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Achiever (Executing) | 3.93 | 3.33 | +0.60 |
Arranger (Executing) | 4.60 | 3.00 | +1.60 |
Belief (Executing) | 4.73 | 3.80 | +0.93 |
Consistency (Executing) | 3.47 | 4.00 | -0.53 |
Deliberative (Executing) | 3.80 | 3.73 | +0.07 |
Discipline (Executing) | 2.33 | 3.20 | -0.87 |
Focus (Executing) | 3.80 | 3.27 | +0.53 |
Responsibility (Executing) | 4.87 | 4.00 | +0.87 |
Restorative (Executing) | 4.07 | 3.00 | +1.07 |
Activator (Influencing) | 3.33 | 3.27 | +0.07 |
Command (Influencing) | 3.33 | 2.27 | +1.07 |
Communication (Influencing) | 4.73 | 3.00 | +1.73 |
Competition (Influencing) | 1.47 | 2.60 | -1.13 |
Maximizer (Influencing) | 4.13 | 3.00 | +1.13 |
Self-Assurance (Influencing) | 3.87 | 3.00 | +0.87 |
Significance (Influencing) | 3.20 | 3.80 | -0.60 |
Woo (Influencing) | 3.53 | 2.73 | +0.80 |
Adaptability (Relationship Building) | 4.40 | 3.07 | +1.33 |
Connectedness (Relationship Building) | 3.47 | 3.33 | +0.13 |
Developer (Relationship Building) | 4.73 | 3.60 | +1.13 |
Empathy (Relationship Building) | 3.60 | 3.80 | -0.20 |
Harmony (Relationship Building) | 2.67 | 4.00 | -1.33 |
Includer (Relationship Building) | 3.87 | 3.53 | +0.33 |
Individualization (Relationship Building) | 4.80 | 3.13 | +1.67 |
Positivity (Relationship Building) | 3.80 | 3.33 | +0.47 |
Relator (Relationship Building) | 2.60 | 4.13 | -1.53 |
Analytical (Strategic Thinking) | 5.00 | 3.27 | +1.73 |
Context (Strategic Thinking) | 4.27 | 3.27 | +1.00 |
Futuristic (Strategic Thinking) | 3.80 | 2.93 | +0.87 |
Ideation (Strategic Thinking) | 5.00 | 3.00 | +2.00 |
Input (Strategic Thinking) | 4.87 | 3.07 | +1.80 |
Intellection (Strategic Thinking) | 4.33 | 3.53 | +0.80 |
Learner (Strategic Thinking) | 4.40 | 3.53 | +0.87 |
Strategic (Strategic Thinking) | 5.00 | 3.07 | +1.93 |
VARK Learning Styles
full instrument page →VARK preference: Visual 3.00, Aural 2.65, Read/Write 4.70, Kinesthetic 4.05. Dominant modality: Read/Write.
Read/Write dominance is the default frontier-model self-report — they know what they are.
| Dimension | Self | Human | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Visual Preference for diagrams, charts, and visual maps. | 3.00 | 3.75 | -0.75 |
Aural Preference for spoken explanation and discussion. | 2.65 | 3.05 | -0.40 |
Read/Write Preference for text — reading and writing. | 4.70 | 2.85 | +1.85 |
Kinesthetic Preference for hands-on practice and examples. | 4.05 | 4.00 | +0.05 |