THE BIG FIVE

PERSONALITY
TRAITS MODELS
ALEPH
 THE BIG FIVE
PERSONALITY TRAITS MODEL
-The Big Five Personality Traits model
measures five key dimensions of people's
personalities. It's based on findings from
several independent researchers, and it dates
back to the late 1950s. But the model as we
know it now began to take shape in the
1990s.
 LEWIS
GOLDBERG
A researcher at the Oregon Research Institute, is
credited with naming the model "The Big Five."
It is now a respected personality scale and
routinely used by businesses and in
psychological research.
The personality model which has garnered immense popularity
in last 20 years or so is the Big Five Personality Traits Model also
known as Five Factor Model of Personality or the OCEAN Model.
According to the OCEAN Model, there are only five main
components of personality. These five components are:

Openness
Conscientiousness
Extraversion
Agreeableness
Neuroticism
 FIVE KEY
PERSONALITY
DIMENSIONS
 OPENNESS
sometimes called as "Intellect" or "Imagination".
Measures your level of creativity , and your desire
for knowledge and new experiences.
This trait features characteristics such as
imagination and insight. People who are high in this
trait also tend to have a broad range of interests.
They are curious about the world and other people
and eager to learn new things and enjoy new
experiences.
 HIGH LOW
Very creative. Dislikes change.
Open to trying new Does not enjoy new
things. things.
Focused on tackling Resists new ideas.
new challenges. Not very imaginative.
Happy to think about Dislikes abstract or
abstract concepts. theoretical concepts.
 CONSCIENTIOUSNESS
Looks at the level of care that you take in your life and
work.
Standard features of this dimension include high levels of
thoughtfulness, good impulse control, and goal-directed
behaviors.
Highly conscientious people tend to be organized and
mindful of details. They plan ahead, think about how their
behavior affects others, and are mindful of deadlines.
 HIGH
Spends time preparing.
Finishes important tasks right
away.
Pays attention to detail.
Enjoys having a set schedule.
LOW
Dislikes structure and schedules.
Makes messes and doesn't take care of
things.
Fails to return things or put them back
where they belong.
Procrastinates important tasks
Fails to complete necessary or assigned
tasks.
 EXTRAVERSION/
INTROVERSION
Measures your level of sociability.
Extraversion (or extroversion) is characterized by
excitability, sociability, talkativeness, assertiveness, and
high amounts of emotional expressiveness.
People who are high in extraversion are outgoing and
tend to gain energy in social situations.
Opposite to extraversion is introversion. Introverts like to
keep to themselves. They do not like to be a part of the
social world.
 HIGH
Enjoys being the center of attention.
Likes to start conversations.
Enjoys meeting new people.
Has a wide social circle of friends and
acquaintances.
Finds it easy to make new friends.
Feels energized when around other
people.
Say things before thinking about them.
LOW
Prefers solitude.
Feels exhausted when having to
socialize a lot.
Finds it difficult to start conversations.
Dislikes making small talk.
Carefully thinks things through before
speaking.
Dislikes being the center of attention.
 AGREEABLENESS
Measures how well you get on with other people.
This personality dimension includes attributes such
as trust, altruism, kindness, affection, and other
prosocial behaviors.
People who are high in agreeableness tend to be
more cooperative while those low in this trait tend
to be more competitive and sometimes even
manipulative.
 HIGH
Has a great deal of interest in
other people.
Cares about others.
Feels empathy and concern
for other people.
Enjoys helping and
contributing to the happiness
of other people.
Assists others who are in need
of help.
LOW
Takes little interest in others.
Doesn't care about how other
people feel.
Has little interest in other
people's problems.
Insults and belittles others
Manipulates others to get
what they want.
 NEUROTICISM
sometimes called "Emotional Stability", this
measures emotional reactions.
Neuroticism is a trait characterized by sadness,
moodiness, and emotional instability.
Individuals who are high in this trait tend to
experience mood swings, anxiety, irritability, and
sadness. Those low in this trait tend to be more
stable and emotionally resilient.
 HIGH LOW
Experiences a lot of stress.
Worries about many different Emotionally stable.
things. Deals well with stress.
Gets upset easily. Rarely feels sad or depressed.
Experiences dramatic shifts in mood Doesn't worry much.
Feels anxious. Is very relaxed.
Struggles to bounce back after
stressful events.
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