Question

reflection on the five continua profile

Answer 1

The Five Factor Model

Robert McCrae and Paul Costa developed the Five-Factor Model, which is a theory that explains personality based on five broad factors . Each five factor has two traits on either extreme of that particular personality factor continuum. These five factors and their traits are used as a measure to analyze ones personality.

• Openness to experience - The openness to participate in new activities and have new ideas. Enjoying mixing with other cultures and entertaining unconventional ideas.
• Conscientiousness- People who are high on conscientiousness, give high importance to their duty and show a sense of responsibility.
• Extraversion- This is the trait which is characterized by being social with others and showing confidence in social interactions.
• Agreeableness- People who have high agreeableness are cooperative with others and easy to get along, they also may be trusting of other people.
• Neuroticism- This trait is characterized by excessive thinking and thinking in negative patterns, which can result in anxiety and stress.