Five Factor Model of Personality (and others)

Flashcards covering the Five Factor Model of personality, including definitions for Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness, Agreeableness, and Conscientiousness.

Five Factor Model (FFM)

Currently the best "universal trait" theory of personality, describing personality using five broad dimensions.

Neuroticism (Factor IV)

Refers to emotional reactivity or negative emotionality; how well a person adjusts to daily life stressors. High neuroticism is associated with poor coping skills and negative emotions, while low neuroticism indicates even-temperedness and resilience.

Extraversion (Factor I)

Describes how outgoing a person is and how energetically they engage with the social world. High extraversion correlates with leadership positions and more social connections, while low extraversion (introversion) suggests introspection and caution.

Openness (Factor V)

Describes an 'inquiring intellect' and an interest in experience for its own sake. Individuals high in openness tend to be imaginative, creative, and tolerant of uncertainty, whereas those low in openness are more conventional and practical.

Agreeableness (Factor II)

Describes the quality of interpersonal relations and how well a person gets along with others. High agreeableness is characterized by trust, sympathy, and a propensity for helping professions, while low agreeableness may involve distrusting others' motives.

Conscientiousness (Factor III)

An individual’s degree of organization, ability to regulate, and plan effectively. High conscientiousness means completing work on time, dependability, and goal-oriented behavior, while low conscientiousness may lead to being messy, flaky, and less dependable.