Submitted by: Submitted by patziethegreat
Views: 51
Words: 495
Pages: 2
Category: Philosophy and Psychology
Date Submitted: 02/18/2015 08:32 AM
Self Exercise: How Do You Score on the Big Five Personality Factors?
Objectives
1. To learn more about yourself.
2. To learn more about the Big Five personality dimensions, as introduced in this chapter.
Introduction
Personality is an extremely complex subject. There are many ways of measuring personality, as a quick Internet search will reveal. While the Big Five model is not universally accepted as the best way of understanding personality, it is well established and is accompanied by abundant research. Note: The Big Five personality profile presented here is for instructional purposes only; it has not been validated and should not be used for personnel selection or evaluation purposes.
Instructions
Please circle one number on the scale for each pair of adjectives, reflecting your personality. Add the three circled numbers for each Big Five dimension to obtain subscores.
Personality Profile
Introversion–Extraversion
Quiet 1——2——3——4——5——6——7——8——9——10 Talkative
Shy 1——2——3——4——5——6——7——8——9——10 Outgoing
Retiring 1——2——3——4——5——6——7——8——9——10 Sociable
Subscore = _____
Agreeableness
Critical 1——2——3——4——5——6——7——8——9——10 Trusting
Aggressive 1——2——3——4——5——6——7——8——9——10 Amiable
Cold 1——2——3——4——5——6——7——8——9——10 Affectionate
Subscore = _____
Conscientiousness
Careless 1——2——3——4——5——6——7——8——9——10 Organized
Negligent 1——2——3——4——5——6——7——8——9——10 Self-disciplined
Inconsistent 1——2——3——4——5——6——7——8——9——10 Reliable
Subscore = _____
Neuroticism–Emotional Stability
Anxious 1——2——3——4——5——6——7——8——9——10 Calm
Insecure 1——2——3——4——5——6——7——8——9——10 Self-reliant
Temperamental 1——2——3——4——5——6——7——8——9——10 Poised...