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- agreeableness (2,7) - agreeableness reflects how much you like and try please others. people who score high on this dimension tend to believe that most people are honest, decent, and trustworthy. people scoring low on agreeableness are generally less concerned with others' well-being and report having less empathy. therefore, these individuals are less likely to go out of their way to help others. low agreeableness is often characterized by skepticism about other people's motives, resulting in suspicion and unfriendliness. people very low on agreeableness have a tendency to be manipulative in their social relationships. they are also more likely to compete than to cooperate.
- conscientiousness (2,3) - conscientiousness reflects how careful and orderly an individual is. conscientious individuals are generally hard working and reliable. when taken to an extreme, they may also be "workaholics", perfectionists, and compulsive in their behavior. people who score low on conscientiousness tend to be more laid back, less goal-oriented, and less driven by success; they also are more likely to engage in antisocial and criminal behavior.
- extraversion (1,7) - extraversion reflects how much you are oriented towards things outside yourself and derive satisfaction from interacting with other people. high scorers are said to be "extroverts" while low scorers are said to be "introverts. introverts will tend to become tired out by socialization, while extroverts will be energized by it. introverts value down time while extroverts value stimulation. due to their disposition, extroverts will usually be good at social interaction due to lots of experience, introverts tend towards the socially awkward.
- neuroticism (3,7) - neuroticism is the tendency to experience negative emotions. individuals who score high on neuroticism are more likely than the average to experience such feelings as anxiety, anger, envy, guilt, and depressed mood. they respond more poorly to stressors, and are more likely to interpret ordinary situations as threatening, and minor frustrations as hopelessly difficult. they are often self-conscious and shy, and they may have trouble controlling urges and delaying gratification. neuroticism is a risk factor for the "internalizing" mental disorders such as phobia, depression, panic disorder, and other anxiety disorders, all of which are traditionally called neuroses.
- openness (3,8) - openness reflects how much you seek out new experiences.
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