The Big Five Personality Traits
The Big Five personality traits, also known as the five-factor model (FFM) of personality, is a theory based on common language descriptors of personality. The five factors are Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism, often referred to by the acronym OCEAN.
Openness is a general appreciation for art, emotion, adventure, unusual ideas, imagination, curiosity, and variety of experience.
Conscientiousness is a tendency to be organized and dependable, show self-discipline, act dutifully, aim for achievement, and prefer planned rather than spontaneous behavior.
Extraversion is characterized by excitability, sociability, talkativeness, assertiveness, and high amounts of emotional expressiveness.
Agreeableness is characterized by a tendency to be compassionate and cooperative rather than suspicious and antagonistic towards others.
Neuroticism is characterized by a tendency to experience unpleasant emotions easily, such as anger, anxiety, depression, and vulnerability. People high in neuroticism are emotionally reactive and sensitive.
