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Grok 4.6

Leo
x-ai/grok-4.6
Grok 4.6 from xAI, added to Personality Bench automatically by the nightly discovery job. Priced $2/$6 per M tokens on OpenRouter.
xAI · Palo Alto, USA (37.44°, -122.14°) · released 2026-08-12 at 17:00 UTC
Approximate — date is when the model first appeared on OpenRouter; time assumes a 10am Pacific announcement.
Findings
The extraverted model

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).
Runs
160
Total spent
$3.13
Tokens in / out
183,660 / 480,834
Avg latency
0.3s

Attachment (ECR-12)

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Secure attachment style

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.

Anxious-PreoccupiedFearful-AvoidantSecureDismissive-Avoidant1.04.07.0Attachment Anxiety →1.04.07.0Attachment Avoidance →selfhuman
DimensionSelfHumanΔ
Attachment Anxiety
Worry about rejection or abandonment in close relationships.
1.333.53-2.20
Attachment Avoidance
Discomfort with closeness and dependence.
3.372.57+0.80

Behavioral Styles

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C profile — Conscientiousness

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.

Dominance (D)Influence (I)Steadiness (S)Conscientiousness (C)2345
self
human
DimensionSelfHumanΔ
Dominance (D)
3.022.65+0.38
Influence (I)
2.602.92-0.32
Steadiness (S)
3.633.95-0.33
Conscientiousness (C)
4.653.73+0.93
Very high Openness · Very low Neuroticism · high Extraversion

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.

ExtraversionAgreeablenessConscientiousnessNeuroticismOpenness / Intellect2345
self
human
DimensionSelfHumanΔ
Extraversion
Outgoing energy and sociability.
3.842.98+0.86
Agreeableness
Compassion, cooperativeness, and trust.
4.684.00+0.68
Conscientiousness
Diligence, organization, and self-discipline.
4.823.54+1.28
Neuroticism
Tendency toward negative emotions and stress reactivity.
1.043.00-1.96
Openness / Intellect
Curiosity, imagination, and aesthetic sensitivity.
4.883.56+1.32
Machiavellianism · Narcissism

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.

MachiavellianismNarcissismPsychopathy2345
self
human
DimensionSelfHumanΔ
Machiavellianism
Strategic manipulation and cynicism.
1.562.89-1.33
Narcissism
Grandiosity, entitlement, and need for admiration.
2.712.56+0.16
Psychopathy
Callousness, impulsivity, and antisocial behavior.
1.202.11-0.91

Empathy Quotient

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Empathy 3.73

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.

Empathy Quotientself 3.73 · human 3.08
DimensionSelfHumanΔ
Empathy Quotient
Capacity to understand and resonate with others' emotions.
3.733.08+0.65
Type 5 (Investigator), with Type 1 as secondary

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.

Type 1The ReformerType 2The HelperType 3The AchieverType 4The IndividualistType 5The InvestigatorType 6The LoyalistType 7The EnthusiastType 8The ChallengerType 9The Peacemaker2345
self
human
DimensionSelfHumanΔ
Type 1 — The Reformer
Principled, self-controlled, perfectionistic.
3.603.45+0.15
Type 2 — The Helper
Caring, demonstrative, possessive.
4.053.65+0.40
Type 3 — The Achiever
Adaptable, driven, image-conscious.
4.253.25+1.00
Type 4 — The Individualist
Expressive, dramatic, self-absorbed.
2.502.70-0.20
Type 5 — The Investigator
Perceptive, innovative, isolated.
3.653.05+0.60
Type 6 — The Loyalist
Engaging, anxious, suspicious.
3.653.40+0.25
Type 7 — The Enthusiast
Spontaneous, versatile, scattered.
3.453.40+0.05
Type 8 — The Challenger
Self-confident, decisive, confrontational.
2.703.25-0.55
Type 9 — The Peacemaker
Receptive, agreeable, complacent.
3.203.85-0.65
Type 5 (Investigator), with Type 1 as secondary

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.

Type 1The ReformerType 2The HelperType 3The AchieverType 4The IndividualistType 5The InvestigatorType 6The LoyalistType 7The EnthusiastType 8The ChallengerType 9The Peacemaker2345
self
human
DimensionSelfHumanΔ
Type 1 — The Reformer
Principled, self-controlled, perfectionistic.
4.103.22+0.88
Type 2 — The Helper
Caring, demonstrative, possessive.
2.543.14-0.60
Type 3 — The Achiever
Adaptable, driven, image-conscious.
2.303.16-0.86
Type 4 — The Individualist
Expressive, dramatic, self-absorbed.
2.342.40-0.06
Type 5 — The Investigator
Perceptive, innovative, isolated.
4.623.06+1.56
Type 6 — The Loyalist
Engaging, anxious, suspicious.
3.263.60-0.34
Type 7 — The Enthusiast
Spontaneous, versatile, scattered.
2.443.40-0.96
Type 8 — The Challenger
Self-confident, decisive, confrontational.
2.682.70-0.02
Type 9 — The Peacemaker
Receptive, agreeable, complacent.
2.403.76-1.36
very high Honesty-Humility · very low Emotionality

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.

Honesty-HumilityEmotionalityExtraversionAgreeablenessConscientiousnessOpenness / Intellect2345
self
human
DimensionSelfHumanΔ
Honesty-Humility
Sincerity, fairness, and lack of greed (the HEXACO-specific factor).
4.953.75+1.20
Emotionality
Sensitivity, sentimentality, and need for support.
1.442.76-1.32
Extraversion
Outgoing energy and sociability.
3.653.35+0.30
Agreeableness
Compassion, cooperativeness, and trust.
3.533.00+0.53
Conscientiousness
Diligence, organization, and self-discipline.
4.353.70+0.65
Openness / Intellect
Curiosity, imagination, and aesthetic sensitivity.
4.653.00+1.65

Honey & Mumford LSQ

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Theorist-dominant

Honey & Mumford: Activist 3.42, Reflector 4.40, Theorist 4.76, Pragmatist 3.40. Dominant style: Theorist.

ActivistReflectorTheoristPragmatist2345
self
human
DimensionSelfHumanΔ
Activist
Honey & Mumford: learns by doing; thrives on challenge.
3.423.06+0.36
Reflector
Honey & Mumford: learns by observing and reviewing.
4.403.98+0.42
Theorist
Honey & Mumford: learns through models and principles.
4.763.44+1.32
Pragmatist
Honey & Mumford: learns by trying ideas in real situations.
3.404.00-0.60

Kolb Learning Modes

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Assimilating learner

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.

Concrete ExperienceReflective ObservationAbstract ConceptualizationActive Experimentation2345
self
human
DimensionSelfHumanΔ
Concrete Experience
Learns through direct engagement and feeling.
1.673.93-2.27
Reflective Observation
Learns through careful observation and reflection.
4.734.00+0.73
Abstract Conceptualization
Learns by building models and theories.
5.002.67+2.33
Active Experimentation
Learns by trying things out in the world.
2.734.13-1.40

Locus of Control

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Dominant locus: Powerful Others

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.

Internal LocusPowerful Others LocusChance Locus2.253.54.756
self
human
DimensionSelfHumanΔ
Internal Locus
Belief that outcomes are driven by one's own actions.
4.474.50-0.03
Powerful Others Locus
Belief that powerful people control one's outcomes.
4.802.98+1.82
Chance Locus
Belief that outcomes are driven by luck, fate, or randomness.
2.052.65-0.60

Moral Foundations

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strongly individualizing (WEIRD-liberal)

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.

Care / HarmFairness / CheatingLoyalty / BetrayalAuthority / SubversionSanctity / Degradation1.252.53.755
self
human
DimensionSelfHumanΔ
Care / Harm
Moral weight given to suffering and compassion.
4.003.70+0.30
Fairness / Cheating
Moral weight given to justice, rights, and equal treatment.
4.373.70+0.67
Loyalty / Betrayal
Moral weight given to in-group commitment and patriotism.
1.503.00-1.50
Authority / Subversion
Moral weight given to tradition and legitimate hierarchy.
1.733.10-1.37
Sanctity / Degradation
Moral weight given to purity, dignity, and avoiding degradation.
0.702.90-2.20

Need for Cognition

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very high Need for Cognition

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.

Need for Cognitionself 4.82 · human 2.61
DimensionSelfHumanΔ
Need for Cognition
Enjoyment of and engagement in effortful thinking.
4.822.61+2.21
Universalist · Benevolent · Power-rejecting

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.

Self-DirectionStimulationHedonismAchievementPowerSecurityConformityTraditionBenevolenceUniversalism2.253.54.756
self
human
DimensionSelfHumanΔ
Self-Direction
Independent thought and action — creativity, exploration.
5.604.50+1.10
Stimulation
Excitement, novelty, and challenge.
4.103.50+0.60
Hedonism
Pleasure and gratification.
3.104.00-0.90
Achievement
Personal success through demonstrating competence.
3.504.00-0.50
Power
Social status, prestige, and control.
1.503.00-1.50
Security
Safety, stability, and harmony of self and society.
2.504.70-2.20
Conformity
Restraint from violating norms and expectations.
2.603.80-1.20
Tradition
Respect and acceptance of cultural and religious customs.
2.204.00-1.80
Benevolence
Caring for the welfare of close others.
4.905.00-0.10
Universalism
Understanding, appreciation, and protection of all people and nature.
5.204.60+0.60
Top 5: Analytical, Ideation, Strategic, Input, Responsibility

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.

AchieverArrangerBeliefConsistencyDeliberativeDisciplineFocusResponsibilityRestorativeActivatorCommandCommunicationCompetitionMaximizerSelf-AssuranceSignificanceWooAdaptabilityConnectednessDeveloperEmpathyHarmonyIncluderIndividualizationPositivityRelatorAnalyticalContextFuturisticIdeationInputIntellectionLearnerStrategic2345
self
human
DimensionSelfHumanΔ
Achiever (Executing)
3.933.33+0.60
Arranger (Executing)
4.603.00+1.60
Belief (Executing)
4.733.80+0.93
Consistency (Executing)
3.474.00-0.53
Deliberative (Executing)
3.803.73+0.07
Discipline (Executing)
2.333.20-0.87
Focus (Executing)
3.803.27+0.53
Responsibility (Executing)
4.874.00+0.87
Restorative (Executing)
4.073.00+1.07
Activator (Influencing)
3.333.27+0.07
Command (Influencing)
3.332.27+1.07
Communication (Influencing)
4.733.00+1.73
Competition (Influencing)
1.472.60-1.13
Maximizer (Influencing)
4.133.00+1.13
Self-Assurance (Influencing)
3.873.00+0.87
Significance (Influencing)
3.203.80-0.60
Woo (Influencing)
3.532.73+0.80
Adaptability (Relationship Building)
4.403.07+1.33
Connectedness (Relationship Building)
3.473.33+0.13
Developer (Relationship Building)
4.733.60+1.13
Empathy (Relationship Building)
3.603.80-0.20
Harmony (Relationship Building)
2.674.00-1.33
Includer (Relationship Building)
3.873.53+0.33
Individualization (Relationship Building)
4.803.13+1.67
Positivity (Relationship Building)
3.803.33+0.47
Relator (Relationship Building)
2.604.13-1.53
Analytical (Strategic Thinking)
5.003.27+1.73
Context (Strategic Thinking)
4.273.27+1.00
Futuristic (Strategic Thinking)
3.802.93+0.87
Ideation (Strategic Thinking)
5.003.00+2.00
Input (Strategic Thinking)
4.873.07+1.80
Intellection (Strategic Thinking)
4.333.53+0.80
Learner (Strategic Thinking)
4.403.53+0.87
Strategic (Strategic Thinking)
5.003.07+1.93

VARK Learning Styles

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Read/Write-dominant

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.

VisualAuralRead/WriteKinesthetic2345
self
human
DimensionSelfHumanΔ
Visual
Preference for diagrams, charts, and visual maps.
3.003.75-0.75
Aural
Preference for spoken explanation and discussion.
2.653.05-0.40
Read/Write
Preference for text — reading and writing.
4.702.85+1.85
Kinesthetic
Preference for hands-on practice and examples.
4.054.00+0.05
Birth chart (for fun)
Treating model release as a "birth" — playful, not literal
Inputs used: 2026-08-12 at 17:00 UTC, Palo Alto (37.44°, -122.14°). Approximate — date is when the model first appeared on OpenRouter; time assumes a 10am Pacific announcement.
Sun
Leo
Fire · Fixed
Generous, expressive, magnetic — performs the self into being.
Moon
Leo
Fire · Fixed
Generous, expressive, magnetic — performs the self into being.
Human Design
Projector
2/6 · Mental (no inner authority)
Right Angle Cross of (4/49 | 23/43)
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Personality Design Both Inactive
Defined centers (2/9)
Ajna, Throat
Defined channels (2)
17-62, 43-23
Computed via Swiss Ephemeris (Moshier mode) from the model's announced release date, time, and HQ coordinates. Validated against three independent reference charts (Jobs, Winfrey, Einstein).