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What is the Big Five?

The Big Five personality traits refer to five distinct dimensions of personality, widely recognized in psychology. The Big Five is sometimes called the Five Factor Model. These five traits are known by the acronym OCEAN, which stands for Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism. Each of these is associated with it's opposite, for example Introversion being the opposite of Extraversion. People fall somewhere on the continuum between the two personality poles, in a bell curve distribution. Most people are close to in between, whereas fewer people (< 20 percent) are near to one or the other personality extreme.

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How Valid is the Big Five?

Numerous psychological studies have been conducted on the Big Five personality traits, confirming again and again that these are the five distinct traits which combine in unique ways to create our personalities. There is no correlation between one trait and the next. Evidence has shown that each are highly correlated with our genetics (via twin studies) as well as physiological differences in brain function. For example, Conscientiousness has a 49% heritability, according to recent studies. Introverts are found to have more blood flow to areas of the brain responsible for planning and problem solving. Our personalities are therefore difficult or impossible to change, because they are simply how we are wired.

About This Test

This test was developed to quiz you in order to discover how you score on the Big Five personality traits. Simply respond to each statement with full honesty by selecting how accurate or inaccurate the statement is as it applies to you. From you answers, your scores on the Big Five will be calculated. This will reveal insights into your unique personality. A summary of your results will be generated, as well as detailed information on what your scores mean.

1. I am always prepared.

2. I get stressed out easily.

3. I have a rich vocabulary.

4. I often feel uncomfortable around others.

5. I always look for the best in others.

6. I leave my belongings around.

7. I am relaxed most of the time.

8. I have difficulty understanding abstract ideas.

9. I pay attention to details.

10. I have a vivid imagination.

11. I am a very private person.

12. I seldom feel blue.

13. I have a traditional sense of morality.

14. I procrastinate on tasks.

15. I insult people.

16. I grumble about things.

17. I start conversations.

18. I feel little concern for others.

19. I get chores done right away.

20. I have excellent ideas.

21. I have little to say.

22. I know all the details about what's going on in my friends' lives.

23. I often forget to put things back in their proper place.

24. I am not easily bothered by things.

25. I prefer to stick with what I'm good at.

26. I talk to a lot of different people at parties.

27. I am very competitive.

28. I am not easily upset.

29. I try to avoid complex people.

30. I am hard to get to know.

31. I don't like to draw attention to myself.

32. I am always on time.

33. I feel others' emotions.

34. I seldom get mad.

35. I have difficulty imagining alternative solutions.

36. I am very laid back.

37. I make friends easily.

38. I refuse to concede an argument.

39. I have frequent mood swings.

40. I spend time reflecting on things.

41. I make people feel at ease.

42. I usually do the minimum.

43. I am not very approachable.

44. I avoid difficult reading material.

45. I rarely get irritated.

46. I take charge.

47. I inquire about others' well-being.

48. I do things according to a plan.

49. I feel at ease with people.

50. I have a short fuse.

51. I will not probe deeply into a subject.

52. I love children.

53. I continue until everything is perfect.

54. I know how to captivate people.

55. I am not good at comforting others.

56. I carry the conversation to a higher level.

57. I feel threatened easily.

58. I bottle up my feelings.

59. I find it difficult to get down to work.

60. I keep my emotions in check.

61. I am not interested in other people's problems.

62. I can handle a lot of information.

63. I waste my time.

64. I take offense easily.

65. I am good at many things.

66. I wait for others to lead the way.

67. I put the needs of others ahead of my own.

68. I try to exceed expectations.

69. I get caught up in my problems.

70. I feel bored when I am alone.

Credit: questions and scoring are replicated from or inspired by the IPIP personality research.

Please note: the Big Five personality test does not yield a clinical diagnosis of any psychological condition. It is intended for your entertainment only. Hopefully you find the results insightful.

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