The Five Factor Model of Personality
The five factor model is the result of decades of psychological research, validated across millions of people and many cultures. It describes personality in terms of five fundamental dimensions: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism.
These factors have been measured across millions of people and found to be associated with important life outcomes. Understanding your personality profile can help develop self-awareness, improve relationships, and connect you to research about how personality relates to career success, health, and happiness.
The Five Factors
Openness
Receptiveness to new ideas, approaches, and experiences. People high in openness are imaginative, curious, and value intellectual pursuits.
Conscientiousness
Organization, achievement, and self-discipline. High conscientiousness is associated with goal-directed behavior, planning, and reliability.
Extraversion
Social interaction, energy, and engagement with the external world. Extraverts are outgoing, assertive, and energized by social situations.
Agreeableness
Concern for others, cooperation, and social harmony. Agreeable individuals are compassionate, trusting, and value getting along with others.
Neuroticism
Tendency to experience negative emotions and stress. Lower neuroticism (emotional stability) is associated with calm, resilience, and composure.
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