SECTION C: The Big Five Inventory (BFI)
Here are a number of characteristics that may or may not apply to you. For example, do you
agree that you are someone who likes to spend time with others? Please circle a number next
to each statement to indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with that statement.
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I see Myself as Someone Who.
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Is talkative
Tends to find fault with others
Does a thorough job
Is depressed, blue
Is original, comes up with new ideas
Is reserved
Is helpful and unselfish with others
Can be somewhat careless
Is relaxed, handles stress well
Is curious about many different things
Is full of energy
Starts quarrels with others
Is a reliable worker
Can be tense
Is ingenious, a deep thinker
Generates a lot of enthusiasm
Has a forgiving nature
Tends to be disorganized
Worries a lot
Has an active imagination
Tends to be quite
Is generally trusting
Tend to be lazy
Is emotionally stable, not easily upset
Is innative
Has an assertive personality
Can be cold and aloof
Perseveres until the task is finished
Can be moody
Values artistic, aesthetic experience
Is sometimes shy, inhibited
Is considerate and kind to almost everyone
Does things efficiently
Remains calm in tense situations
Prefers work that is routine
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Is outgoing, sociable
Is sometimes rude to others
Makes plans and follows through with them
Gets nervous easily
Likes to reflect, play with ideas
Has few artistic interests
Likes to cooperate with others
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Is sophisticated in art, music or literature.
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