FIVE FACTOR MODEL THEORY

• FIVE FACTOR MODEL THEORY


  Many personality psychologists believe that there are five basic dimensions of personality, often referred to as the Big 5, personality traits
• • These five primary personality traits are openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness and neuroticism
• OPENNESS


  creativity
• OPENNESS


  People who are high in openness tend to have a broad range of interests
• OPENNESS


  are curious about the world and other people and are eager to learn new things and enjoy new experiences
• OPENNESS


  people are high in this personality trait tend to be more adventurous and creative
• People who are low in OPENNESS personality trait are often much more traditional and may struggle with abstract thinking
• OPENNESS

  imagination and insight
• CONSCIENTIOUSNESS


  defined by high levels of THOUGHTFULNESS, GOOD IMPULSE CONTROL, and GOAL DIRECTED BEHAVIORS
• People who have high CONSCIENTIOUSNESS tend to be organized and mindful of details
• People who have high CONSCIENTIOUSNESS plan ahead, think about how their behavior affects others, and are mindful of deadlines
• People with low CONSCIENTIOUSNESS is less structured and less organized
• People with low CONSCIENTIOUSNESS may procrastinate to get things done, sometimes missing deadlines completely
• LOW OPENNESS?

  1. Dislikes change
  2. Does not enjoy new things
  3. Resists new ideas
  4. Not very imaginative
  5. Dislikes abstract or theoretical concepts
• HIGH CONSCIENTIOUSNESS

  1. Spends time preparing
  2. Finishes important tasks right away
  3. Pays attention to detail
  4. Enjoys having a set schedule
• LOW CONSCIENTIOUSNESS

  1. Dislikes structure and schedule
  2. Makes messes and doesn't take care of things
  3. Fails to return things or put them back where they belong
  4. Procrastinates important tasks
  5. Fails to complete necessary or assigned tasks
• EXTRAVERSION


  is a personality trait characterized by EXCITABILITY, SOCIABILITY, TALKATIVENESS, ASSERTIVENESS, and HIGH AMOUNTS OF EMOTIONAL EXPRESSIVENESS
• People with high EXTRAVERSION are outgoing and tend to gain energy in social situations
• Being around others help EXTRAVERTS feel energized and excited
• People who have low EXTRAVERSION are introverts and are tend to be more reserved
• People with low EXTRAVERSION have less energy to expend in social settings and social events can feel draining
• HIGH EXTRAVERSION?

  1. Enjoys being the center of attention
  2. Likes to start conversations
  3. Enjoys meeting new people
  4. Feels energized when around other people
  5. Has a wide social circle of friends and acquaintances
  6. Find it easy to make friends
• LOW EXTRAVERSION

  1. Prefers solitude
  2. Feels exhausted when having to socialize a lot
  3. Finds it difficult to start conversations
  4. Dislikes being the center of attention
  5. Carefully thinks things through before speaking
  6. Dislikes making small talks
• AGREEABLESNESS


  includes attributes such as TRUST, ALTRUISM, KINDNESS, AFFECTION, and OTHER PROSOCIAL BEHAVIORS
• People who have high AGREEABLENESS tend to be more cooperative
• HIGH OPENNESS

  1. Very creative
  2. Open to trying new things
  3. Focused on tackling new challenges
  4. Happy to think about abstract concepts
• People who have low AGREEABLENESS tend to be more competitive and sometimes even manipulative
• HIGH AGREEABLENESS

  1. Has a great deal of interest in other people
  2. Cares about others
  3. Feels empathy and concern for other people
  4. Enjoys helping and contributing to the happiness of other people
  5. Assists who are in need of help
• LOW AGREEABLENESS

  1. Takes little interest in others
  2. Doesn't care about how other people feel
  3. Has little interest in other people's problems
  4. Insults and belittles others
  5. Manipulates others to get what they want
• NEUROTICISM


  a personality trait characterized by SADNESS, MOODINESS, and EMOTIONAL INSTABILITY
• People who have high NEUROTICISM tend to experience mood swings, anxiety, irritability, and sadness
• People who have low NEUROTICISM tend to be more stable and emotionally resilient
• HIGH NEUROTICISM

  1. Experiences a lot of stress
  2. Worries about many different things
  3. Gets upset easily
  4. Experiences dramatic shifts in mood
  5. Feels anxious
  6. Struggles to bounce back after stressful events
• LOW NEUROTICISM

  1. Emotionally stable
  2. Deals well with stress
  3. Rarely feels sad or depressed
  4. Doesn't worry much
  5. Is very relaxed
• LOW NEUROTICISM

  1. Emotionally stable
  2. Deals well with stress
  3. Rarely feels sad or depressed
  4. Doesn't worry much
  5. Is very relaxed