mental disorders

depression

• high neuroticism

• low extroversion

• low conscientiousness

Manifestations of anxiety

• generalized anxiety

• Social anxiety

• Panic attacks

• Specific phobias

Anxiety disorders

• high neuroticism

• low extroversion

• low conscientiousness

Schizophrenia

• hallucinations, delusions & disorganized speech or behavior

• Lack of goal directed behavior

Schizophrenia & the big five

• high neuroticism

• low extroversion

• low conscientiousness

• low agreeableness

eating disorders

• high neuroticism

• low extroversion

• Low conscientiousness

• low agreeableness

alcohol & drug disorders

• high neuroticism

• low agreeableness

• low conscientiousness

high conscientiousness

• healthier habits

• Higher self control

• Low impulsivity

high neuroticism

• turned inward = anxiety & depression

• turned outward = anger & hostility

power motive

• high power motive = feels controlled by others

• leads to chronic high BP & immune system issues

Affiliation motive

high = better/healthier immune system & focuses on relationships

High progesterone levels

• associated with feeling close to others

• promotes a “tend to befriend” stress response

Optimistic people

• better immune system functioning

• quicker recovery time from surgery or heart attack

Pessimistic people

• more of a risk taker (die from violence)

• attracted to hazardous situations

mental disorder

pattern of behavior, thoughts or emotions that cause either significant stress or impairment

Neuroticism facets

anxiety, depression, impulsiveness, vulnerability, anger - hostility, self consciousness