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Q. What is the Big Five personality test based on?
A. The Big Five personality test is a comprehensive personality inventory based on decades of psychological research. Psychologists and academic researchers investigating the fundamental traits of personality found repeatedly that people's personality differences naturally sort into five broad dimensions, referred to as the Big Five.
Today, the consensus among the scientific community is that human personality is most accurately described in terms of these Big Five personality traits. The Big Five model of personality is widely considered to be the most scientifically valid way to describe personality differences and is the basis of most current personality research.
Q. What are the Big Five personality traits?
A. The "Big Five" or Five Factors refers to the five major personality dimensions that psychologists have determined are core to our individual makeup. The Big Five personality traits are:
- Openness - How open a person is to new ideas and experiences
- Conscientiousness - How goal-directed, persistent, and organized a person is
- Extraversion - How much a person is energized by the outside world
- Agreeableness - How much a person puts others' interests and needs ahead of their own
- Neuroticism - How sensitive a person is to stress and negative emotional triggers
Each of the Big Five personality traits is considered to drive a significant aspect of cognition (how we think) and behavior (how we act). Each trait is completely distinct and independent of the other four traits; for instance, a highly Extraverted person is no more or less likely to be highly Conscientious as well.
For an individual, each of the Big Five personality traits is measured along a spectrum, so that one can be high, medium, or low in that particular trait. This makes the Big Five model distinct from many pop psychology systems that classify people in terms of personality "types.
" In the Big Five framework, rather than being sorted into types, people are described in terms of how they compare with the average across each of the five personality traits.
Q. How long is the Big Five test?
A. The test consists of 60 questions and takes about 5-10 minutes to complete.
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A. This test has been researched extensively to ensure it is valid and reliable. It is based on psychological research into the core of personality and Truity’s psychometric research. Your scores show you how you compare to the other people in a large, international sample for each of the Big Five personality traits.
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Q. What is the difference between Big Five, Five Factor, and the OCEAN model of personality?
A. Big Five, Five Factor, and OCEAN are all ways of describing the same theory of personality. Multiple psychological studies have arrived at the conclusion that the differences between people's personalities can be organized into five broad categories, called the Big Five or Five Factors. These are sometimes referred to as the five broad dimensions of personality.
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The Big Five Personality Traits
The Big Five (also called Five Factor) trait model of personality is the most widely accepted personality theory in the scientific community. Although it is not as well understood among laypeople as systems like Myers-Briggs personality typing, it is generally believed to be the most scientifically sound way of conceptualizing the differences between people.
The Big Five is so named because the model proposes that human personality can be measured along five major dimensions, each of which is distinct and independent from the others. The Big Five model is also sometimes called OCEAN or CANOE, both acronyms of the five personality traits.
In the Big Five model, people are understood to have varying levels of key personality factors which drive our thoughts and behavior. Although personality traits cannot specifically predict behavior, differences in the Big Five factors help us to understand why people may react differently, behave differently, and see things differently from others in the same situation.
The Big Five is a trait model of personality, rather than a type model. Most popular ways of describing personality talk about personality types, such as Type A or Type B personalities, or Myers & Briggs' INFPs and ESTJs. Although type models are easy to understand, they are not scientifically sound, as people don't neatly sort into categories. The Big Five describes people in terms of traits on a spectrum, and as such, is a much more valid and evidence-based means of understanding personality.
In the Big Five model, the five dimensions of personality are:
Openness
Not to be confused with one's tendency to be open and disclose their thoughts and feelings, Openness in the context of the Big Five refers more specifically to Openness to Experience, or openness to considering new ideas. This trait has also been called "Intellect" by some researchers, but this terminology has been largely abandoned because it implies that people high in Openness are more intelligent, which is not necessarily true.
Openness describes a person's tendency to think abstractly. Those who are high in Openness tend to be creative, adventurous, and intellectual. They enjoy playing with ideas and discovering novel experiences. Those who are low in Openness tend to be practical, traditional, and focused on the concrete. They tend to avoid the unknown and follow traditional ways.
In the brain, Openness seems to be related to the degree to which certain brain regions are interconnected. Those high in Openness seem to have more connection between disparate brain regions, which may explain why they are more likely to see connections where others do not.
Conscientiousness
Conscientiousness describes a person's level of goal orientation and persistence. Those who are high in Conscientiousness are organized and determined, and are able to forego immediate gratification for the sake of long-term achievement. Those who are low in this trait are impulsive and easily sidetracked.
In the brain, Conscientiousness is associated with frontal lobe activity.
The frontal lobe can be thought of as the "executive brain," moderating and regulating the more animal and instinctual impulses from other areas of the brain. For example, while we might instinctually want to eat a piece of cake that's in front of us, the frontal lobe steps in and says "no, that's not healthy, and it doesn't fit in with our diet goals." People who are high in Conscientiousness are more likely to use this brain region to control their impulses and keep themselves on track.
Extraversion
Extraversion describes a person’s inclination to seek stimulation from the outside world, especially in the form of attention from other people. Extraverts engage actively with others to earn friendship, admiration, power, status, excitement, and romance. Introverts, on the other hand, conserve their energy, and do not work as hard to earn these social rewards.
In the brain, Extraversion seems to be related to dopamine activity. Dopamine can be thought of as the "reward" neurotransmitter, and is the main chemical associated with our instinct to pursue a goal.
The classic example is a rat in a maze, whose brain pumps out dopamine as he frantically seeks the cheese. Extraverts tend to have more dopamine activity, indicating that they are more responsive to the potential for a reward. Introverts have less dopamine activity, and so are less likely to put themselves out to chase down rewards.
Agreeableness
Agreeableness describes the extent to which a person prioritizes the needs of others over their own needs. People who are high in Agreeableness experience a great deal of empathy and tend to get pleasure out of serving and taking care of others. People who are low in Agreeableness tend to experience less empathy and put their own concerns ahead of others.
In the brain, high Agreeableness has been associated with increased activity in the superior temporal gyrus, a region responsible for language processing and the recognition of emotions in others.
Neuroticism
Neuroticism describes a person's tendency to respond to stressors with negative emotions, including fear, sadness, anxiety, guilt, and shame.
This trait can be thought of as an alarm system. People experience negative emotions as a sign that something is wrong in the world. Fear is a response to danger, guilt a response to having done something wrong. However, not everyone has the same reaction to a given situation. High Neuroticism scorers are more likely to react to a situation with strong negative emotions. Low Neuroticism scorers are more likely to brush off their misfortune and move on.
In the brain, Neuroticism appears to relate to the interconnection of several regions, including regions involved in processing negative stimuli (such as angry faces or aggressive dogs) and dealing with negative emotions. One study found an association between high Neuroticism and altered serotonin processing in the brain.
How the Big Five Traits Describe Personality
Individuals are typically described in terms of having high, average, or low levels of the five personality factors. Each factor is independent from the others, so someone might be high in Extraversion and low in Agreeableness.
To gain a full picture of an individual using the Big Five model, it's necessary to know how they measure up on each of the five dimensions. You can measure your own levels of the Big Five personality traits with a Big Five personality test.
History of the Big Five
The Big Five model has its roots in a theory called the lexical hypothesis—the idea that we can create a sort of taxonomy of individual differences by examining the language we use to describe each other. Early researchers took an inventory of words that describe personality traits, such as "friendly," "helpful," "aggressive," and "creative." They then attempted to organize these words into related clusters. For instance, a person who's described as friendly is also likely to be described as gregarious, talkative, and outgoing. Researchers consistently found that trait-related adjectives tended to cluster into five groups, corresponding to the five traits in the Big Five.
Today, the Big Five model is the basis of most modern personality research, and as such has been used to illuminate everything from how much of our personality is inherited to which personality factors correlate with income.
Sources
Personality: What Makes You the Way You Are
Handbook of Personality: Theory and Research
Big Five - Five Factor Personality Model and Online 5PFQ Test
| I like to exercise I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| People consider me a sympathetic and friendly person I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I value cleanliness and order in everything and do not allow myself to be sloppy I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| Potential troubles and little things in life do not bother me, I am not worried that something might happen I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| Often something new makes me irritated rather than interested I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I am a calm person and do not like to fuss. I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I try to be friendly with all people I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I don't usually keep my room clean and tidy I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| Sometimes I get upset over trifles I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I don't like surprises I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I can't stay still for long I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| Sometimes, joking, I deliberately offend the pride of others I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I am not a very obligatory person I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| My feelings are easily hurt, I am a vulnerable person I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| If I don't understand something, I quickly lose interest in it I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I like my orders (requests) to be carried out quickly I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I am a compliant and compromising person, I do not like to argue I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I am usually persistent in solving difficult problems I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| In difficult situations, I shrink from tension I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I have a very vivid imagination, I don't always look at the world realistically I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I am more of a subordinate than a leader; I rarely take the lead or take the initiative I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I am always ready to help others and share other people's difficulties I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I am very diligent in all matters I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| In difficult situations, I often break out in cold sweats and my hands tremble I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I like to dream, fantasies fascinate me I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I often take the lead, direct other people and give orders I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I prefer to cooperate with others than to compete I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I take my job seriously and diligently and am willing to take on additional responsibilities when needed I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I often get nervous in new, unusual surroundings I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I don't like to spend time thinking deeply about anything I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I am not a very sociable person I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I think life makes some people mean I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| People often trust me with responsible matters I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| Sometimes I feel lonely, sad, and everything falls apart I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I know well what beauty and elegance are; my idea of it is higher than other I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I prefer to have only a few reliable friends than to constantly make new ones I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| There are people in my environment that I don't like I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I am exacting and strict in my work I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I very rarely have a gloomy mood I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| Drama and ballet seem boring to me I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I prefer solitude and dislike big and noisy companies I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| Most people are honest and can be trusted I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I usually work conscientiously I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I get depressed easily, it is very easy for others to spoil my mood I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I rarely admire the perfection of works of art I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I don't understand people who play dangerous sports I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| Sometimes I don't care about other people's interests and I don't try to be sensitive to them I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I rarely do something thoughtlessly I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I have many weaknesses and shortcomings I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I think other people are less sensitive than I am I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I prefer to avoid dangerous situations I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I share the joy of others as my own I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I usually control my feelings and desires I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| If I fail, I usually blame myself I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I rarely pay attention to other people's experiences and do not believe that feelings make my life meaningful I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I don't like being in crowded places I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I try to put myself in the other person's shoes in order to understand them I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| In the store, I usually choose for a long time what to buy I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| Sometimes I feel like a miserable, unwanted person I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| Events that happen to the hero of a book or film cannot affect my mood or state of mind I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I am a modest person and try not to stand out among people; I don't feel happier when people pay attention to me I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| Every person has something to be respected for I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I usually think well before I act I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I usually have an even mood; his swings are not characters for me I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| People often call me boring but reliable person I completely agree I completely agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I am attractive to members of the opposite sex; I am not considered an ordinary, uninteresting person I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I always try to be kind and considerate to every person I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| Before traveling, I always make a precise plan I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| My mood is easily reversed I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I think life is a game of chance I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I like to look provocative, attract attention with my behavior and fashionable clothes I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I am sometimes told that I often brag about my successes I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I prefer to "go with the flow", trusting my intuition I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| I am easily pissed off; sometimes I get so excited that I even cry I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
| Sometimes I feel that I can discover something new in myself I completely agree Partially agree Not sure Partially disagree Completely disagree |
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0What is the essence of the Big Five? These include extraversion, openness, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and neuroticism. These characteristics, to varying degrees, may or may not be inherent in any personality, and they can also be measured. However, they do not affect each other and are not interconnected in any way.
The first such classifications were developed in ancient times - for example, Hippocrates' theory of temperament. Later, the Carl Jung model, socionics and typology Myers-Briggs (MBTI) appeared.
These concepts have always been very popular, as they have been used by scientists to explain why people behave differently and how it affects their lives. They tried to answer questions about what qualities a leader should have, what makes some people psychologically more stable, or how temperament affects physical health.
However, today the five-factor model, or the Big Five, is still considered to be the most complete and accurate description of human character.
It was created by two groups of American psychologists in the 1970s. They interviewed thousands of people and came to the conclusion that it is possible to determine a person's temperament using the indicators listed above.
To understand how these qualities are developed in each individual, psychologists have developed special tests. They don't have right or wrong answers. The participant is asked to compare his character with the descriptions of the personality or answer how close the presented statements are to him.
Based on this, it turns out how strongly each of the qualities of the big five is developed in a person. You can take these tests too - here are the short and long questionnaires.
What is included in the "Big Five"
1. Extraversion
In fact, extraversion is not only sociability. This indicator reflects how sociable a person is, cheerful, initiative, independent. Is he able to finish what he started and is he ready for adventure.
In general, this characteristic indicates how active an individual lives.
People with low extraversion tend to be introverted and more inclined to obey authority. They may also have problems with abstract thinking. Those who score high are sociable, assertive and tend to become leaders more often.
At the same time, extroverts and introverts in their pure form practically do not exist. The scores of the vast majority of people on the test will fall somewhere in between these extremes—this is commonly referred to as ambivalence.
2. Open
This characteristic shows how open a person is to new experiences, and it can also serve as a measure of creativity. People with a low level of openness are usually more committed to traditions, they clearly distinguish between “right” and “wrong” for themselves, they tolerate the routine more easily or even prefer it. Those who are very open, on the contrary, do not accept monotony, are more curious, and they like to invent new ways to solve problems.
3. Goodwill
This sign shows how we treat other people, how much we trust them, how often we show sensitivity and warmth - a sort of measure of good nature. The most benevolent people are more likely to adhere to religious beliefs. They try to avoid conflict and help others. Those who are shy, suspicious, or self-centered tend to score low in this category.
4. Conscientiousness
This parameter helps to understand how organized a person is. A high level of conscientiousness is observed in those who are motivated, disciplined, productive, responsible. These people love order in everything. They usually plan ahead and take care not to break the promise. Therefore, they are more likely to be trusted. Low scores in this category go to irresponsible and easily distracted individuals.
Also, a study by Finnish psychologists showed that people with low scores in this category have a 14% higher mortality rate. As scientists say, the reason for this is the inability to control oneself and the general irresponsibility.
They push a person onto the path of self-destruction.
5. Neuroticism
This indicator measures a person's emotional stability. A high level of neuroticism is observed in anxious, inhibited, moody or insecure people. They react more strongly to failures and life shocks, often suffer from low self-esteem. Those who score low in this category are calm, satisfied with life, and self-confident.
What are the advantages of the "Big Five"
Reliability and accuracy
The main advantage of the "Big Five" is that it is better formulated than all personality typologies from a methodological point of view. And also confirmed experimentally.
The researchers emphasize that the characteristics of the "Big Five" are formulated most accurately and clearly, and they can be fixed by repeated tests. Such reliability of results, for example, cannot be achieved using the well-known Myers-Briggs typology (MBTI).
Universality
The "Big Five" demonstrates that attempts to create some kind of classification of human characters or personality types are most likely futile.
Especially if in them any trait of temperament can take only one of two positions.
In addition, the behavior of each individual may differ within one of the characteristics. For example, he can be sociable but not very assertive, although both of these qualities are related to extraversion. Some questionnaires take this into account and break down the characteristics into smaller components.
You also need to understand that sometimes we can consciously and not really change our behavior depending on the circumstances or environment - for example, we communicate differently in different companies.
Practical benefits
The Big Five can be useful both for ordinary people and for researchers of the human psyche. First, it helps to better understand yourself and characterize your personality. The second is interested in how our temperament can be associated with physical health, financial well-being, social and professional success.
So, psychologists say that there is a strong relationship between what results a person receives on a five-factor scale and his sense of self.
For example, we can already say with great certainty that people with high extraversion feel more prosperous. And those who are emotionally less stable are also less productive. True, all these data only show a statistical pattern.
The other side of research within the "Big Five" considers the question of what factors influence the formation of personality. So, Canadian scientists analyzed the test data of several hundred pairs of twins and came to the conclusion that our character is equally shaped by heredity and the environment.
Also, working with the indicators of the "Big Five" helped to understand how the character of people changes over time. So, with age, we basically become less sociable, less likely to want to change something. But at the same time we become more good-natured and more stable emotionally.
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