the big five

Question 1

lexical hypothesis

Answer 1

important traits can be identified in language, with the most important traits represented by the largest number of words

Question 2

factor analysis

Answer 2

the most common words/facets used to describe personality correlate such that they tend to fall within 5 major factors/groups

Question 3

extraversion

Answer 3

being outgoing and experiencing positive emotions

friendliness, assertiveness, excitement seeking

Question 4

agreeableness

Answer 4

caring for others and getting along with other people

trust, modesty, sympathy

Question 5

conscientiousness

Answer 5

organized, ambitious, and self-controlled

Question 6

neuroticism

Answer 6

tendency to experience negative emotions like anger or worry

anxiety, anger, vulnerability

Question 7

openness to experience

Answer 7

being open to trying new things

imagination, artistic interests

Question 8

introverts vs extraverts

Answer 8

introverts:
- tend to be more neurotic
- tend to score lower on openness to experience, may be highly sensitive to stimuli, do not like multitasking, more common in Eastern cultures

Extraverts:
- tend to be more agreeable, prefer to be around others than to be alone, tend to be more physically active, drink more alcohol, have more financial problems