Organicism-Mechanism Paradigm Inventory (OMPI)

Purpose of this On-Line Inventory

The primary purpose of this on line inventory is to educate the public about two worldviews, labeled Organicism and Mechanism by philosopher Stephen Pepper.
More specifically, the report explains the likely consequences of one's inclination toward Organicism or Mechanism.
These two ways of viewing the world were described as equally adequate by Stephen Pepper. Neither view is more accurate than the other. Research suggests that inclination toward either worldview is simply a reflection of one's own personality.
Secondarily, this inventory estimates your inclination toward Organicism or Mechanism.
The inventory does not reveal hidden, secret information about you nor does it assess psychological disorders.
The report is designed to be objective, not pleasing or flattering.
Measurement error, misunderstandings, carelessness, and mischievous responding can invalidate the report.
If knowledgeable acquaintances disagree with the test results, then the results are wrong.

Acknowledgment that You Understand the Purpose of the Online OMPI

Before you can access the OMPI, you must endorse the statement below by clicking the checkbox.

Yes, I understand that the primary purpose of this site is to educate the public about the the organismic and mechanistic worldviews described by Stephen Pepper, and only secondarily, to estimate the respondent's inclination toward these worldviews. I understand that the program that generates the report is designed to produce estimates that are as accurate as possible, but that measurement error or improper responding can limit that accuracy of the results. If I think I have answered the items honestly and carefully but my results are inaccurate or not as pleasing as I would like them to be, I will have knowledgeable acquaintances evaluate the validity of the report before contacting Dr. Johnson. If I choose to critique the test or narrative report after receiving feedback from knowledgeable acquaintances, I will do so in a courteous and civil manner.

Note

The OMPI was originally authored by C. K. Germer, J. S. Efran, and W. F. Overton of Temple University and is used by permission.

Clicking this button will take you to the OMPI only if you have acknowledged that you have read, understood, and accepted the above information about the OMPI.