THE CONCEPT

OF PERSONALITY
Personality - is that pattern of
characteristic thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors that distinguishes one person
from another and that persists over
time” “It is the sum of biologically based
and learnt behavior which forms the
person's unique responses to
environmental stimuli”
DIMENSIONS OF PERSONALITY: The Big Five
personality traits, also known as the five factor model
(FFM), is a model based on common language
descriptors of personality (lexical hypothesis). These
descriptors are grouped together using a statistical
technique called factor analysis (i.e. this model is not
based on scientific experiments). This widely
examined theory suggests five broad dimensions
used by some psychologists to describe the human
personality and psyche. The five factors have been
defined as openness to experience,
conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and
neuroticism, often listed under the acronyms
THE FIVE DIMENSIONS OF PERSONALITY: (THE FIVE FACTOR
MODEL) a. Openness to experience: (inventive/curious vs.
consistent/cautious): Openness to experience describes a
person's degree of intellectual curiosity, creativity, appreciation
for art, emotion, adventure, unusual ideas, curiosity, and
variety of experience. It is also described as the extent to which
a person is imaginative or independent, and depicts a personal
preference for a variety of activities over a strict routine. High
openness can be perceived as unpredictability or lack of focus.
Moreover, individuals with high openness are said to pursue
self-actualization specifically by seeking out intense, euphoric
experiences, such as skydiving, living abroad, gambling, etc.
Conversely, those with low openness seek to gain fulfilment
through perseverance, and are characterized as pragmatic and
data driven—sometimes even perceived to be dogmatic and
Conscientiousness (efficient/organized vs.
easy-going/careless): Conscientiousness is a
tendency to show self-discipline, act dutifully,
and aim for achievement. Conscientiousness
also refers to planning, organization, and
dependability. High conscientiousness is often
perceived as stubbornness and obsession.
Low conscientiousness is associated with
flexibility and spontaneity, but can also
appear as sloppiness and lack of reliability.
Extraversion: (outgoing/energetic vs.
solitary/reserved): Extraversion describes
energy, positive emotions, assertiveness,
sociability, talkativeness, and the tendency
to seek stimulation in the company of
others. High extraversion is often perceived
as attention seeking, and domineering. Low
extraversion causes a reserved, reflective
personality, which can be perceived as aloof
or self-absorbed.
Agreeableness: (friendly/compassionate vs.
analytical/detached): Agreeableness is a
tendency to be compassionate and
cooperative rather than suspicious and
antagonistic towards others. It is also a
measure of one's trusting and helpful nature,
and whether a person is generally well-
tempered or not. High agreeableness is often
seen as naive or submissive. Low
agreeableness personalities are often
competitive or challenging people, which can
Neuroticism: (sensitive/nervous vs.
Secure/confident). Neuroticism is a tendency to
experience unpleasant emotions easily, such as
anger, anxiety, depression, and vulnerability.
Neuroticism also refers to the degree of
emotional stability and impulse control and is
sometimes referred to by its low pole,
"emotional stability". A high need for stability
manifests as a stable and calm personality, but
can be seen as uninspiring and unconcerned. A
low need for stability causes a reactive and
SIGNIFICANCE OR IMPORTANCE OF
PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT: Most people
underestimate the importance of having a
pleasing personality. Majority think it just means
being born good-looking, that there isn’t
anything much to do about it. But this is not
true. The scope of personality development is
quite broad. It includes knowing how to dress
well, social graces, grooming, speech and
interpersonal skills. Whatever your career, these
are very important skills that will promote your
a. Confidence: Personality development gives more
confidence to people. When you know you are
appropriately attired and groomed, this makes you
less anxious when meeting a person. Knowing the
right things to say and how to conduct yourself will
increase your confidence.
b. Credibility: Personality development makes people
more credible. Despite the saying that you don’t
judge a book by its cover, people do tend to judge
people by their clothing and how it is worn. This
does not mean buying expensive clothes. We all
know people who look shabby in expensive clothes.
There are also people who look great even if their
c. Interaction: Personality development encourages
people to interact with others. Studies have
consistently shown that people communicate more
openly with people they are comfortable with. If your
hygiene and social graces are unrefined, then expect
to have a much harder time connecting with people.
d. Leading and Motivating: Personality development
enhances the capacity to lead and motivate. A person
with a winning personality will be able to motivate
better. People are less likely to get bored, and our
ideas will have more credibility. We can lead better if
we project an aura of confidence and credibility.
e. Curiosity: A single wrong word can destroy a business
relationship. Knowing the right things to say shows both
respect and intellectual sophistication. This is especially
the case if you are dealing with foreigners or if you
conduct business outside the country. The right thing to
do in our country could be horrible blunders in a
different culture. These are the soft skills that may
break or make a deal.

f. Communication skills: It improves your

communication skills. People are more receptive to
what you say if they are impressed with your
personality. Verbal communication skills are also part of
You cannot win by talent and hard
work alone. Personality development
is a crucial ingredient that you must
obtain. Most of the people you see as
models of great personality have
taken a lot of effort in developing
their natural features.
THANK YOU
!!
 TASK - 1

Select a personality type that aligns

with the concept of personality and
provide an example of each kind.
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