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The document summarizes the Big Five personality traits model proposed by Costa and McCrae. It describes the five broad dimensions of Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism, and Openness to Experience. Each dimension is comprised of six more specific facets. Extraversion involves positive emotions, social engagement, and energy. Agreeableness relates to social harmony and getting along with others. Conscientiousness is about self-control and planning. Neuroticism refers to a tendency toward negative emotions and emotional reactivity. Openness involves intellectual curiosity, imagination, and aesthetic sensitivity.

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Big 5

The document summarizes the Big Five personality traits model proposed by Costa and McCrae. It describes the five broad dimensions of Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism, and Openness to Experience. Each dimension is comprised of six more specific facets. Extraversion involves positive emotions, social engagement, and energy. Agreeableness relates to social harmony and getting along with others. Conscientiousness is about self-control and planning. Neuroticism refers to a tendency toward negative emotions and emotional reactivity. Openness involves intellectual curiosity, imagination, and aesthetic sensitivity.

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Big Five (Costa & McCrae)

 Five basic dimensions that are very broad


 6 facets within each dimension (which are more
specific

1. Extraversion
2. Agreeableness
3. Conscientiousness
4. Neuroticism
5. Openness to Experience
Factor I: Extraversion
 Talkative, Assertive, Active, Energetic,
Outgoing, Outspoken, Dominant, Forceful,
Enthusiastic, Show-off, Sociable, Spunky,
Adventurous, Noisy, Bossy
 versus Quiet, Reserved, Shy, Silent,
Withdrawn, Retiring
Extraversion
 Enjoy being with others
 High energy
 Tendency to experience positive emotions

 Low scorers:
– Quiet, less engaged in social world
– NOT shyness or depression
Extraversion Facets
1. Friendliness
• like others and easily reach out to other people…distant and
reserved
2. Gregariousness
• Enjoy being around others, like crowds…need more privacy and
time to self, dislike crowds
3. Assertievness
• Like to speak out, take charge, leaders…let others control group
direction
4. Activity Level
• Much action, energetic, quick…slower paced, less activity
5. Excitement-Seeking
• Easily bored, seek thrills…unlikely to take risks, adverse to thrill-
seeking
6. Cheerfulness
• High on positive emotions such as happiness, optimism,
enthusiasm, and joy…low scores don’t’ experience as much joy
(but NOT depressed)
Factor II: Agreeableness
 Sympathetic, Kind, Appreciative,
Affectionate, Soft-hearted, Warm,
Generous, Trusting, Helpful, Forgiving,
Pleasant, Good-natured, Friendly,
Cooperative, Gentle, Unselfish, Praising,
Sensitive
 versus Fault-finding, Cold, Unfriendly,
Quarrelsome, Hard-hearted, Unkind, Cruel,
Thankless
Agreeableness
 Social harmony, ability to get along with
others

 Low: mistrustful of others, difficulty


getting along with others
Agreeableness Facets
1. Trust
2. Morality
3. Altruism
4. Cooperation
5. Modesty
6. Sympathy
Factor III: Conscientiousness
 Organized, Thorough, Planful, Efficient,
Responsible, Reliable, Dependable,
Conscientious, Precise, Practical,
Deliberate, Painstaking
 versus Careless, Disorderly, Frivolous,
Irresponsible, Slipshod, Undependable,
Forgetful
Conscientiousness
 Deliberate in actions, controlled, planful

 Low: impulsive
Conscientiousness Facets
1. Self-efficacy
2. Orderliness
3. Dutifulness
4. Achievement Striving
5. Self-discipline
6. Cautiousness
Factor IV: Neuroticism
 Tense, Anxious, Nervous, Moody,
Worrying, Touchy, Fearful, High-strung,
Self-pitying, Temperamental, Unstable,
Self-punishing, Despondent, Emotional
 versus [Emotional stability, Emotional
control, Ego strength]
Neuroticism
 Tendency to experience negative
(unpleasant) feelings

 Emotionally reactive, intense

 On other end: calm, emotionally stable,


free from persistent negative feelings
Neuroticism Facets
1. Anxiety – sense of danger or threat
• Tense, jittery, nervous …calm, fearless
2. Anger
3. Depression – feel sad, dejected, low
• Lack energey, feel dejected….free from depressive feelings
4. Self-consciousness – sensitive to what others think of them
• feel uncomfortable around others, easily embarrassed….don’t feel
discomfort in social situations, don’t fear being judged by others
5. Immoderation – strong cravings and urges that are hard to resist
6. Vulnerability – susceptibility to stress
• Feel panic, helpless under pressure….feel poised, confident under
pressure
Factor V: Openness to
Experience
 Wide interests, Imaginative, Intelligent,
Original, Insightful, Curious, Sophisticated,
Artistic, Clever, Inventive, Sharp-witted,
Ingenious, Wise
 versus Commonplace, Narrow interests,
Simple, Shallow, Unintelligent
Openness To Experience
 Most disagreement about what this factor is
and what to call it.

 Imaginative, intellectually curious, sensitive


to aesthetics and feelings …. Down to earth,
practical,conventional

 Not a measure of intelligence


Openness Facets
1. Imagination
• Fantasy…fact
2. Artistic Interests
• Love beauty, aesthetics…not interested in arts
3. Emotionality
• Awareness of and expression of feelings…less aware and
expressive
4. Adventurousness
• Like new activities, experience different things…prefer familiar
things
5. Intellect
• Like to play with ideas…prefer concrete things over ideas
6. Liberalism
• Challenge authority and convention…prefer conventional
approaches

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