Of the Big Five personality traits, I scored highest on neuroticism. I compared myself to my friend. My friend scored highest on extraversion. I scored lowest on extraversion, whereas my friend scored lowest on agreeableness. I was somewhat surprised at my results that my friend received. However, I was not surprised by my results. I am a typically anxious person, so I knew I would probably score high on neuroticism. However, I thought my friend would score higher on agreeableness. I don’t agree with some of these because I believe that my friend falls a little higher on the agreeableness, while I believe we both fall a little higher on the openness scale. I also believe there is more to a person’s personality than that. There are several ways in which the uniqueness of each individual can be portrayed by just a few traits. A lot of times, trait psychologists use the Big Five to measure someone’s personality just because it’s a simple, convenient way to do it. Another reason psychologists often use the Big Five to measure personality traits is because it seems to capture every possible trait that there could be in a person’s personality. According to the book, it’s easier to use the Big Five because it’s like a radio: would you rather have dozens of radio stations with decent sound or only a few radio stations with amazing sound quality? Of course, most people would want the option of having a few radio stations with the amazing sound quality. Therefore, trait
After taking the Big Five Personality Assessment, I was able to decode certain aspects of my personality and analyze whether different strengths and weaknesses. One strength I found was me openness to experience. Being open to others and their ideas has broadened my horizons. I have found that I have so much to learn from others. Whether their ideas are positive or negative, they provide feedback which overall has increased my communication skills. This is a recent strength for me. With prior companies, change was delivered as bad news, we were not taught to work with our peers but rather compete. With my new company I am experiencing the opposite side of the spectrum. I am encouraged to communicate with anyone needed, regardless of
Personality theories, or models, are metaphors for describing something which is intrinsically indescribable, the human personality. Currently, one of the most popular approaches among psychologists for studying personality theory is the Five-Factor Model (FFM) or Big Five dimensions of personality. This essay will explore the 'Big Five ' personality constructs and seek to explain how useful they are to understanding how people are likely to perform in a work situation. In conclusion, this essay will also discuss some of the arguments against the relevance and accuracy of personality testing within the employment context.
Each of these components have personality traits that are associated with them. Extraversion refers to the degree in which a person is active, energetic, talkative, and assertive. Openness refers to the degree in which a person is imaginative, independent, and prefers variety. Agreeableness depends on the individual’s level of compassion, trust, and good nature. Conscientiousness is the extent to which a person is organized, careful, and responsible. Lastly, neuroticism relates to a person’s emotional stability and negative emotions. If you experience this, you score higher in neuroticism. I personally took a survey on the Big Five and I would have to say that I agree with the results for the most part. The only component I disagreed with was openness because it put me in the 6th percentile. I think this is a little low, but not too far off. It is said that results in these five factors can vary based on culture.
After taking the Big Five personality test, also known as the OCEAN model of personality, I found the results slightly surprising to me. The first measure they addressed was openness to experience/intellect, and I scored fairly low at the 20th percentile, meaning I prefer more traditional experiences and familiar experiences. The second one, which was conscientiousness, I scored higher on in the 74th percentile, meaning that I am well organized, self-disciplined, and reliable. The third measure of personality is extraversion, and I scored in the 96th percentile which extremely high. This suggests that I am extremely outgoing, social, and
The Big Five Test is a compilation of 70 questioned geared towards “measuring how accurate or inaccurate the statements pertain to you.”(Wentz) This test is considered to be an objective test measuring certain traits of the individual taking it rather than states. Traits differ from states in the sense that traits are life-long characteristics; meanwhile states are temporary characteristics of an individual. This test was designed to measure the Big Five personality traits, including: extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability and openness. When you are listed as being in the higher percentiles for each of these categories, then you
After doing the personality test through The Big Five Project, I would like to reflect on my own personality. Also, I have opinion on the outcome.
In conscientiousness which is the personality trait of being thorough, careful, or vigilant I received a 58%.This meaning that I am not necessarily organized or disorganized. This surprised me because i find myself a very organized person. I also find this surprising because under the traits that very conscientious people tend to have in common it stated that they are reliable, self disciplined, and careful. I find myself to be very reliable, and also very self disciplined when it comes to keeping myself in line. In neuroticism which is a long term tendency to be in a negative state I received a 49%. This meaning that I am not particularly nervous, or calm, which I find very surprising since I feel as though I am a very calm
DeFruyt, F., Feys, M. & Wille, B., (2013). Big five traits and intrinsic success in the new
The Big Five Personality Profile indicated that my top two dimensions were Openness and Agreeableness. These fit perfectly into the most challenging project of my career, building a new hospital. I was the technology leader for the Good Samaritan new hospital project.
In psychology, the Big Five personality traits are five broad domains or dimensions of personality that are used to describe human personality. The theory based on the Big Five factors is called the Five Factor Model (FFM)[1] The Big Five factors are openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.
After taking the Big 5 Personality inventory exam I have discover quite a lot about myself. From greatest to least my scores fell as followed; Agreeableness (34), Conscientiousness (32), Extroversion (30), Openness to Experience (29), and Neuroticism (25). Viewing my scores and reflecting on them I have made many discoveries and revelations about my personality that I had never considered before. Each one of the scores told me something different about myself.
My Big Five personality test results show that I am a conscientious individual, in which I scored 4.4 and the percentile indicates that I am higher than 90 of the norm sample. I agree with my result because I am a person who puts big effort in what I do and try to achieve high levels of efficiency. Also, I am a person who likes order and get things done as perfect as I can.
One of the aspects of the personality theory is the Big Five Personality traits. Those traits are: extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism and openness. Each of these traits have been studied by many experts and defined based on the behaviors and attitudes that are attributed to most people. There are no absolutes meaning that just because most people who display a certain characteristic are effective leaders, does not mean that everybody who has that trait is an effective leader (Dziak, 2017). This paper will break down each of the Big Five traits and talk about their role in leadership.
Every person has their own unique personalities. There are many different types of personality but researchers focus on the Big Five. The Big Five includes Extroversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism, and Openness. Many personality tests are used to determine the ranks of the Big Five of a person.
The Big Five personality test was created in the 1970 's by two independent research teams. One team with Paul Costa and Robert McCrae, and the other with Warren and Lewis Goldberg. The two teams had different methods that they tested but in the end they both ended up with the same results. The results were that no matter what culture, race, or language people have their personality fits into five dimensions of personality. The five dimensions were created after reviewing lots of surveys and data analysis called factor analysis. Now, just forty years later the Big Five is one of the most commonly accepted personality models.