“The five-factor theory grew out of the most common way that people describe personality—by identifying words that can describe traits, a set of habitual characteristics and behaviors” (cited in Mossler, 2013). “The combination of words allows us to emphasize the uniqueness of each individual” (cited in Mossler, 2013). The Big Five source traits consist of Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, Extroversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism.
The Big Five personality was rather accurate.
Openness to Experience- I scored thirty seven percent. I am a conventional and down to earth type of person narrow interests, uncreative.
Conscientiousness- I scored an eighty-four percent. I scored very high on conscientiousness which reveals that I am reliable, well-organized, self-disciplined, and careful.
Extroversion- I scored forty-five percent. I am introverted, reserved, inhibited, and quiet. I am a person who is reserved overall, but when I am with my family or friends, I am completely sociable.
Agreeableness- I scored an eighty-eight percent. On agreeableness I scored high. I tend to be good natured, sympathetic, forgiving, and courteous.
Neuroticism- I scored sixty-six percent. High scorers tend to be nervous, high-strung, insecure, and worry. I find that I become edgy when I’m out of my comfort zone.
The Big Five refer to basic tendencies that all humans share. “Like Cattell's 16 surface traits, each of the Big Five is associated with its own characteristic attitudes and beliefs, and places people on a continuum” (cited in Mossler, 2013).
Reference
Mossler, R. (2013) Adult Development Learning. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education