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Scales GLOBAL DOMAINS |
Characteristics of the low scorer |
Worrying, nervous, emotional, insecure, inadequate, hypochondriacal |
Neuroticism (N) Assesses adjustment versus emotional instability. Identifies individuals prone to psychological distress, unrealistic ideas, excessive cravings or urges, and maladaptive coping responses. |
Calm, relaxed, unemotional, hardy, secure, self-satisfied |
Sociable, active, talkative, person-oriented, optimistic, fun-loving, affectionate |
Extraversion (E) Assesses quantity and intensity of interpersonal interaction; activity level; need for stimulation; and capacity for joy. |
Reserved, sober, unexuberant, aloof, task-oriented, retiring, quiet |
Curious, broad interests, creative, original, imaginative, untraditional |
Openness (O) Assesses proactive seeking and appreciation of experience for its own sake; toleration for and exploration of the unfamiliar. |
Conventional, down-to-earth, narrow interests, unartistic, unanalytical |
Soft-hearted, good-natured, trusting, helpful, forgiving, gullible, straightforward |
Agreeableness (A) Assesses the quality of one’s interpersonal orientation along a continuum from compassion to antagonism in thoughts, feelings, and actions. |
Cynical, rude, suspicious, uncooperative, vengeful, ruthless, irritable, manipulative |
Organized, reliable, hard-working, self-disciplined, punctual, scrupulous, neat, ambitious, persevering |
Conscientiousness (C) Assesses the individual’s degree of organization, persistence, and motivation in goal-directed behavior. Contrasts dependable, fastidious people with those who are lackadaisical and sloppy. |
Aimless, unreliable, lazy, careless, lax, negligent, weak-willed, hedonistic |
Based on the NEO Personality Inventory- Revised, by P. Costa and R. McCrae, published by Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc., (1992).
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