6. The big 5

Question 1

what are the big 5 in personality psychology

Answer 1

OCEAN:
Openness
Conscientiousness
Extraversion
Agreeableness
Neuroticism

Question 2

describe extraversion

Answer 2

sociable, outgoing, energetic

Question 3

what are some of the outcomes of extraversion

Answer 3

popularity, physically attractive, substance abuse

Question 4

describe neuroticism

Answer 4

negative emotions, threat sensitivity, complaints

Question 5

what are some of the outcomes for neuroticism

Answer 5

worse personal relationships, lower Job satisfaction, higher rates of psychopathology

Question 6

describe conscientiousness

Answer 6

responsible, trustworthy, reliable, detail-orientated, tidy

Question 7

what are some of the outcomes for conscientiousness

Answer 7

academic success, lower absenteeism, greater longevity

Question 8

describe agreeableness

Answer 8

likeable, warm, cooperative

Question 9

what are some of the outcomes for agreeableness

Answer 9

less likely to be a victim of bullying, good sense of humour, faster recovery from illness

Question 10

describe openness

Answer 10

intelligent, witty, creative

Question 11

what are some of the outcomes for openness

Answer 11

liberal, educated, substance abuse and gullible

Question 12

big 5 traits are orthogonal, what does this mean

Answer 12

these qualities are all independent of one another

Question 13

what is a problem with the big 5

Answer 13

social desirability?

- not good to be neurotic- probs axe murder