| Extravert:
People-oriented, talkative. Prefers the company of people,
comfortable with many, uncomfortable with isolation. Socially
daring, not easily embarrassed or shamed. |
Introvert:
Shy, quiet. Prefers solitude or the company of no more than a few
people. Easily embarrassed or shamed. |
| Stable:
Cool, emotionally stable. Not quick to anger or
fear. Less likely to feel sadness or anxiety. |
Neuroticistic:
Nervous, emotional, moody. Easily scared, made angy,
or brought to tears. More likely to develop emotional problems
such as
anxiety disorders, depression, and anger-control issues. |
| Conscientious:
Orderly, organized. Uncomfortable with disorder.
On-time, responsible. Sometimes obsessive and self-critical (esp.
with high
neuroticism). |
Impulsive:
Short attention span, unconcerned with order,
spontaneous. Tends to lateness, often seen as
irresponsible. Often
carefree and fun-loving (esp. with high extraversion). |
| Agreeable:
Friendly, warm. Pleasant to others, avoids argument,
enjoys social calm. May be somewhat conformist or at least
compromising. |
Disagreeable:
Hard to get along with. Strong opinions, quite
independent, enjoys argument. Not concerned with keeping to
social
pleasantries. |
Curious:
Open to new experiences. Enjoys cultural variety, the arts,
philosophy, and so on. Enjoys meeting people significantly
different
from themselves.
|
Conventional:
Prefers familiarity. Likes things to stay the same.
Uncomfortable with people that are different. Not interested in
philosophy or high culture. |
| Active:
Enjoys activity, movement. Can’t sit still for long. Always
looking for something to do. Often enjoys engaging in sports, for
example, or making things with their hands. |
Lethargic:
Inactive, slow. Prefers sedate activities. Prefers a walk
or even sitting to vigorous activity. Often perceived as being
lazy. |
| Intelligent:
Able to absorb new information easily. Understands even complex
issues easily. Solves problems easily. |
Unintelligent:
Finds learning difficult. Must work hard to understand new
things. Gives up solving problems. |