Big Five Personality Traits
Big five model • Lewis goldberg proposed a five dimension personality model , nicknamed the big five
/five factor theory. • The Big Five model is a comprehensive, empirical, data-driven research finding. • In psychology, the "Big Five" factors (Five
Factor Model) of personality are five broad domains or dimensions of personality which are used to describe human personality.
Big five factors are
• Factor I: Extraversion.
• Factor II: Agreeableness.
• Factor III: Conscientiousness.
• Factor IV: Neuroticism.
• Factor V: Openness to Experience.
Factor I: Extraversion
• Extraversion is characterized by positive emotions and the tendency to seek out stimulation and the company of others. • Extraverts enjoy being with people, and are often perceived as full of energy. • They tend to be enthusiastic, action-oriented individuals who are likely to say "Yes!" or "Let 's go!" to opportunities for excitement. Continued…
• In groups they like to talk, assert themselves, and draw attention to themselves. • Introverts lack the social exuberance and activity levels of extraverts. • They tend to seem quiet, low-key, deliberate, and less involved in the social world. Continued…
Extraversion : the tendency to be
• Talkative versus Quiet.
• Assertive versus Reserved.
• Active versus Shy.
• Energetic versus Silent.
• Outgoing versus Withdrawnness.. Sample extraversion items • I don 't mind being the center of attention.
• I feel comfortable around people.
• I start conversations.
• I talk to a lot of different people at parties.
• I don 't talk a lot. (reversed)
• I have little to say. (reversed)
• I don 't like to draw attention to myself. (reversed)
• I am quiet around strangers. (reversed) Factor II: Agreeableness
• Agreeableness is a tendency to be compassionate and cooperative rather than suspicious and antagonistic towards
/five factor theory. • The Big Five model is a comprehensive, empirical, data-driven research finding. • In psychology, the "Big Five" factors (Five
Factor Model) of personality are five broad domains or dimensions of personality which are used to describe human personality.
Big five factors are
• Factor I: Extraversion.
• Factor II: Agreeableness.
• Factor III: Conscientiousness.
• Factor IV: Neuroticism.
• Factor V: Openness to Experience.
Factor I: Extraversion
• Extraversion is characterized by positive emotions and the tendency to seek out stimulation and the company of others. • Extraverts enjoy being with people, and are often perceived as full of energy. • They tend to be enthusiastic, action-oriented individuals who are likely to say "Yes!" or "Let 's go!" to opportunities for excitement. Continued…
• In groups they like to talk, assert themselves, and draw attention to themselves. • Introverts lack the social exuberance and activity levels of extraverts. • They tend to seem quiet, low-key, deliberate, and less involved in the social world. Continued…
Extraversion : the tendency to be
• Talkative versus Quiet.
• Assertive versus Reserved.
• Active versus Shy.
• Energetic versus Silent.
• Outgoing versus Withdrawnness.. Sample extraversion items • I don 't mind being the center of attention.
• I feel comfortable around people.
• I start conversations.
• I talk to a lot of different people at parties.
• I don 't talk a lot. (reversed)
• I have little to say. (reversed)
• I don 't like to draw attention to myself. (reversed)
• I am quiet around strangers. (reversed) Factor II: Agreeableness
• Agreeableness is a tendency to be compassionate and cooperative rather than suspicious and antagonistic towards