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The Big Five personality traits and what they mean to psychologists
Conscientiousness
People that score high on this are organized, methodical and tend to keep going and going. Possible facets:
- Competence: they complete tasks successfully
- Order: they like order
- Dutifulness: the follow the rules
- Achievement-striving: they work hard
- Self-discipline: they get chores done right away
- Deliberation: they avoid mistakes.
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The Big Five
- Openness to experiences
- Conscientiousness
- Extraversion
- Agreeableness
- Neuroticism
Openness to Experience
It describes people who enjoy the arts and new experiences. Possible facets:
- Fantasy: they have a vivid imagination
- Aesthetics: they believe in the importance of art
- Feelings: They experience emotions intensely
- Actions: They prefer variety to routine
- Ideas: they like complex problems
- Values: they tend to vote for liberals.
Conscientiousness
People that score high on this are organized, methodical and tend to keep going and going. Possible facets:
- Competence: they complete tasks successfully
- Order: they like order
- Dutifulness: the follow the rules
- Achievement-striving: they work hard
- Self-discipline: they get chores done right away
- Deliberation: they avoid mistakes.
Extraversion
This is about the degree of sociability, and one's source of energy and excitement. Possible facets:
- Warmth: you make friends easily
- Gregariousness: you love large parties
- Assertiveness: you take charge
- Activity: you are always busy
- Excitement-seeking: you love the excitement
- Positive Emotions: you radiate joy.
Agreeableness
It describes people that are tolerant, honest and get along well with others. Possible facets:
- Trust: they trust others
- Compliance: they would never cheat on taxes
- Altruism: they make people feel welcome
- Straightforwardness: they are easy to satisfy
- Modesty: they dislike being center of attention
- Tender-mindedness: they sympathize with the homeless.
Neuroticism
People who score high on this are vulnerable to frequent strong negative emotions. Possible facets:
- Anxiety: they worry about things
- Hostility: they get angry easily
- Depression: they often feel blue
- Self-consciousness: they are easily intimidated
- Impulsiveness: they eat too much
- Vulnerability: they panic easily.
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But according to a recent study, while our early personalities may provide a baseline, they are pliable as we age
Why personality changes matter
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- Parents and teachers should keep that in mind when they try to influence a child's personality.
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Conscientiousness
Conscientious people are committed to plans and ensure they carry them out accurately. They consider the wisdom of their decisions for the long-term.
They are essential for strategic planning but can be too rigid.
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