Table : Table 11.1 The Big Five Factor Model

 

High on Trait

Low on Trait

Openness to experience

imaginative..................down-to-earth
variety.......................................routine
independent.....................conforming

Conscientiousness

organized........................disorganized
careful.....................................careless
self-disciplined.................weak-willed

Extraversion

social.........................................retiring
fun loving....................................sober
affectionate...........................reserved

Agreeableness

softhearted.............................ruthless
trusting................................suspicious
helpful..........................uncooperative

Neuroticism

worried..........................................calm
insecure.....................................secure
self-pitying......................self-satisfied

Source: Data from McCrae & Costa, 1990, 1999.