Extraversion

A tendency to approach the social and material world in an energetic manner

Sociable, active, assertive

Agreeableness

An orientation toward positive, prosocial feelings and behaviors when interacting with others

Altruistic, trusting, modest

Conscientiousness

A tendency to control inappropriate emotions and impulses and to follow social rules

Reliable, hardworking, organized

Neuroticism

A tendency to experience negative emotions

Anxious, nervous, sad

Openness to experience

An orientation toward a complex mental and behavioral life, and a diversity of experiences

Creative, artistic, liberal

Research from John, Naumann, & Soto (2008)