The Big 5 Personality

THE BIG FIVE PERSONALITY
Learning Objectives
What is Personality? What is The Big Five Personality? What are all The Big Five Personalities? An overview of The Big five.
Description about The Big Five.
Personality
A relatively stable set of unique characteristics that influences an individuals behavior. Its also defined as distinctive and relatively enduring ways of thinking, feeling, and acting
WHAT IS BIG FIVE PERSONALITY ?
The Big Five

The Big Five factors of personality are five broad domains which define human personality. The theory based on the Big Five factors is called the Five Factor Model (FFM). These factors are based on Empirical. Human resources professionals often use the Big Five personality dimensions to help place employees. These dimensions are used to make up an individuals personality. In this people are divided into High scorers and Low scorers.
The Big Five(OCEAN)

(Costa & McCrae, 1992)
An overview of The Big five
OPENNESS
People with High scorers:
People who like to learn new things and enjoy new experiences usually score high in openness. People who are open to experience are intellectually curious, appreciative of art, and sensitive to beauty. When compared to closed people, they tend to be more creative and more aware of their feelings. They are more likely to hold unconventional beliefs.
Openness
People with Low scorers:

People are tend to have more conventional, traditional interests. They are conservative and resistant to change. They prefer the plain, straightforward, and
obvious over the complex, ambiguous, and

subtle.
Indicators of Openness
I am full of ideas. I am quick to understand things. I have a vivid imagination. I have excellent ideas. I spend time reflecting on things. I am not interested in abstractions. (reversed) I do not have a good imagination. (reversed) I have difficulty understanding abstract ideas. (reversed)
Conscientiousness
Tendency to be careful, scrupulous, and persevering. The trait shows a preference for planned rather than spontaneous behavior.
People with High scores:

Conscientious individuals avoid trouble and achieve high levels of success through purposeful planning and persistence. They are also positively regarded by others as intelligent and reliable.

Conscientious individuals may be compulsive perfectionists and workaholics.
High Scorers
Low Scorers
Indicators of Conscientiousness
I am always prepared. I pay attention to details. I like order. I follow a schedule. I am exacting in my work. I leave my belongings around. (reversed) I make a mess of things. (reversed) I often forget to put things back in their proper place. (reversed) I shirk my duties. (reversed)
EXTRAVERSION
Extraversion is characterized by positive emotions and the tendency to seek out stimulation and the company of others. Extraverts enjoy being with people, and are often perceived as full of energy. They tend to be enthusiastic, action-oriented individuals who are likely to say "Yes!" or "Let's go!" to opportunities for excitement. In groups they like to talk, assert themselves, and draw attention to themselves.
Extraverts

The people are called Introverts that opposite to Extravert. They Introverts the exuberance, energy, and activity levels of extraverts. They tend to be quiet, low-key, deliberate, and less involved in the social world. Their lack of social involvement should not be interpreted as shyness or depression. Introverts simply need less stimulation than extraverts and more time alone.
Introverts
Indicators of Extraverts
I am the life of the party. I don't mind being the center of attention. I feel comfortable around people. I start conversations. I talk to a lot of different people at parties. I don't talk a lot. (reversed) I keep in the background. (reversed) I have little to say. (reversed) I don't like to draw attention to myself. (reversed) I am quiet around strangers. (reversed)
AGREEABLENESS
Agreeableness is a tendency to be cooperative and rather than antagonistic. Agreeable individuals value getting along with others. They are generally considerate, friendly, generous, helpful, and willing to compromise their interests with others. Agreeable people also have an optimistic view of human nature. They believe people are basically honest, decent,
Agreeableness

Disagreeableness is the opposite of agreeableness Disagreeable individuals place self-interest above getting along with others. They are generally unconcerned with others well-being, and are less likely to extend themselves for other people. Sometimes their skepticism about others motives causes them to be suspicious, unfriendly, and uncooperative.
Disagreeableness
Indicators of Agreeableness
I am interested in people. I sympathize with others' feelings. I have a soft heart. I take time out for others. I feel others' emotions. I make people feel at ease. I am not really interested in others. (reversed) I insult people. (reversed) I am not interested in other people's problems. (reversed) I feel little concern for others. (reversed)
NEUROTICISM
Neuroticism is the tendency to experience
negative emotions, such as anger, anxiety, or

depression.
It is sometimes called emotional instability.
Neurotic
People with High scores:

People are called Neurotic. Those who score high in neuroticism are emotionally reactive and vulnerable to stress. They are more likely to interpret ordinary situations as threatening, and minor frustrations as hopelessly difficult. Their negative emotional reactions tend to persist for unusually long periods of time, which means they are often in a bad mood. These problems in emotional regulation can diminish a neurotic's ability to think clearly, make decisions, and cope effectively with stress.
People with Low scores:

People who score low in this category are less easily upset and are less emotionally reactive. They tend to be calm, emotionally stable, and free from persistent negative feelings.
Indicators of Neuroticism
I am easily disturbed. I change my mood a lot. I get irritated easily. I get stressed out easily. I get upset easily. I have frequent mood swings. I often feel blue. I worry about things. I am relaxed most of the time. (reversed) I seldom feel blue. (reversed)[34]
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THE BIG FIVE PERSONALITY

Description about The Big Five.

WHAT IS BIG FIVE PERSONALITY ?

The Big Five

The Big Five(OCEAN)

An overview of The Big five

People with Low scorers:

obvious over the complex, ambiguous, and

People with High scores:

People with Low scorers:

People with Low scorers:

People with Low scorers:

negative emotions, such as anger, anxiety, or

It is sometimes called emotional instability.

People with High scores:

People with Low scores:

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