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Overview The Big Five Factors and 30 related Facets


Big Five Factor Model Personality
Tests
Specifically designed to provide a comprehensive assessment of those key personality traits that are likely to have a high impact on work success.

Measuring The Big Five and associated facets
In the past 20 years, the views of many personality psychologists have converged regarding the structure and concepts of personality. Generally, researchers agree that there are five robust factors of personality, which can serve as a model for accurately classifying and describing personality. Collectively they are known as The Big Five.

 

Each of the Five Factors is made up of 6 facets
The facets that make up the five factors describe the distinctiveness and uniqueness of an individual in more detail. There are 6 facets for each factor.
The Big Five Factors The Facets that make up each Factor

Openness to Experience
Describes an individual's pro-active seeking and appreciation of experience for its own sake.

Imagination Adventurousness

Artistic Interests

Intellect

Emotions

Liberalism

In other words ...
How open is the individual to various interests and ideas? Practical people are pragmatic, conventional, and no-nonsense. They will feel most comfortable with traditional and well-established methods and topics. Inquisitive persons are open to new experiences and tend to have broad interests. They may also be curious, creative, original, and imaginative.

Conscientiousness
Describes how organised, motivated and
thorough an individual is in life and in
pursuing goals.

Resourcefulness Achievement Striving
Orderliness Self-Discipline
Sense of Duty Cautiousness

Results indicate how the test-taker is likely to approach tasks and responsibilities?  Low scorers are easy-going individuals.  They are free spirits who are likely to be laid-back, flexible and casual - perhaps with less emphasis on achievement.  High scorers for this area are likely to be industrious and responsible - and - conscientious.  They are likely to be well organised and achievement-oriented.

Extraversion
Extraversion describes how energetic and enthusiastic a person is - especially when dealing with people.

Friendliness Activity Level
Gregariousness Excitement Seeking
Assertiveness Cheerfulness

Results describe how the test-taker is likely to express himself/herself and interact with others?
Private people prefer solitude and space, either physical or mental. They tend to pursue activities such as quiet walks, reading, meditating or sharing time with a few friends. 
Outgoing people are sociable, talkative and assertive. They tend to be energetic, and need to be around others. They gain their energy by talking, socialising, and working with others.

Agreeableness 
Describes a person's attitudes towards other people.
 
Trust Co-operation
Morality Modesty
Altruism Sympathy

Results indicate how important other people's opinions and feelings are to the test-taker? Critical individuals are independent, sceptical, competitive, and frank. Some tend to be focused more upon their own needs than the needs of others. Agreeable people tend to want to reach out and help others. They are harmonious, good-natured, optimistic, and care about what others think of them.

Natural Reactions
Measures the different ways people have of reacting emotionally to pressure
and stressful circumstances.

Anxiety Self-Consciousness
Anger Immoderation
Depression Vulnerability

In other words... ...
How does the person respond to adversity or pressure? Resilient individuals are unflappable, calm, and confident. They usually keep their composure, even in stressful situations. Reactive people are sensitive and emotional. They are prone to be tense, insecure, and moody. They may react to circumstances with strong feelings.

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