Five Basic Traits
In your own words, describe each of the five basic dispositional traits. Then, select one of the adjective pairs listed in the table for each of the five trait categories in Table 1.2 on p. 7 of the text and describe where you think your personality falls in the spectrum of each adjective pair. For example: Extraversion: Talkative - Quiet; I am generally more talkative than I am quiet. I favor the talkative end of the spectrum. When I am at work, however, I tend to be quieter.
Agreeableness (A) Extraversion (E) Conscientiousness (C) Neuroticism (N) Openness to Experience (O)
Agreeable–Disagreeable
Courteous–Rude
Forgiving–Vengeful
Good natured–Irritable
Soft hearted–Ruthless
Sympathetic–Callous Affectionate–Reserved
Friendly–Aloof
Fun loving–Sober
Sociable–Retiring
Spontaneous–Inhibited
Talkative–Quiet Careful–Careless
Conscientious–Negligent
Persevering–Quitting
Reliable–Undependable
Self-disciplined–Weak-willed
Well organized–Disorganized
High-strung–Relaxed
Insecure–Secure
Nervous–At ease
Self-pitying–Self-satisfied
Vulnerable–Hardy
Worrying–Calm
Broad interests–Narrow interests
Complex–Simple
Creative–Uncreative
Curious–Incurious
Imaginative–Down to earth
Original–Conventional
(McAdams, 2009)
The person: An introduction to the science of personality psychology, 5th Edition
Dan P. McAdams
Hoboken, NJ
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
2009
Hello Jennifer and Class,
In my own words and interpretations, I will describe the Five Dimensions of Personality. In each category, I have chosen one of the adjective pairs listed, which can use best describe my personal traits.
• Agreeableness (A)—a willingness to agree with. Soft hearted–Ruthless. I am a very empathetic person. I tend to go out of my way and put other people’s feelings and needs above my own. I will make sacrifices they will never know about, in coming to their aid. However, if betrayed by that person,
Agreeableness (A) Extraversion (E) Conscientiousness (C) Neuroticism (N) Openness to Experience (O)
Agreeable–Disagreeable
Courteous–Rude
Forgiving–Vengeful
Good natured–Irritable
Soft hearted–Ruthless
Sympathetic–Callous Affectionate–Reserved
Friendly–Aloof
Fun loving–Sober
Sociable–Retiring
Spontaneous–Inhibited
Talkative–Quiet Careful–Careless
Conscientious–Negligent
Persevering–Quitting
Reliable–Undependable
Self-disciplined–Weak-willed
Well organized–Disorganized
High-strung–Relaxed
Insecure–Secure
Nervous–At ease
Self-pitying–Self-satisfied
Vulnerable–Hardy
Worrying–Calm
Broad interests–Narrow interests
Complex–Simple
Creative–Uncreative
Curious–Incurious
Imaginative–Down to earth
Original–Conventional
(McAdams, 2009)
The person: An introduction to the science of personality psychology, 5th Edition
Dan P. McAdams
Hoboken, NJ
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
2009
Hello Jennifer and Class,
In my own words and interpretations, I will describe the Five Dimensions of Personality. In each category, I have chosen one of the adjective pairs listed, which can use best describe my personal traits.
• Agreeableness (A)—a willingness to agree with. Soft hearted–Ruthless. I am a very empathetic person. I tend to go out of my way and put other people’s feelings and needs above my own. I will make sacrifices they will never know about, in coming to their aid. However, if betrayed by that person,
Bibliography: (2009). In D. P. McAdams, The person. An introduction to the sicence of personality psychology, 5/E (p. 7). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.