The Five Factors Of Personality

My personality has been described as the “Extrovert”. The extrovert definition is, “a bold, outgoing person whose attention is usually directed outward.” (Coon & Mitterer, 2013, p.385) Although I am considered an extrovert, there are many other factors and traits which make up my personality. Personality questioners are designed to create a trait profile, a “picture” of an individual. The Five-factor model, also known as the “Big Five”, proposes that personality has five universal dimensions.” (Coon & Mitterer, 2013, p.395) The five factors rated are extroversion, agreeableness, conscientious, neuroticism and openness to experience. Each factor “domain” includes subdomains within each factor, which are also rated. After taking a personality test, the results I felt were pretty accurate. I feel some of the areas were a bit off. As I go over my results, I will further elaborate.

Factor one – Extroversion, includes subdomains of friendliness, gregariousness, assertiveness, activity level, excitement-seeking and cheerfulness. My score is

My score for agreeableness is also average, stating I have “some concern for other’s needs” ("Personality Test Center," 2014); however, I have a reluctance to sacrifice myself for others. I too can agree with this analysis. In the subdomain of trust, my level was low. I disagree with this conclusion; for instance, I always try to see the best in people. There may have been bad encounters with one individual or many others, but this does not mean there are not trustworthy, honest, and plain good people in the word. I refuse to allow those unfortunate interactions with that select individual force me to believe everyone in the world is just as they are. Yes, I do use caution, as anyone would, but I do not see people in the image that they are “selfish, devious and potentially dangerous.” ("Personality Test Center,"