We individually differ from each other because of our unique blend of personalities.
Personality is a unique part of an individual wherein they are differed by their genetic composition, lifestyle, and environmental conditions altogether.
At its most fundamental level, personality refers to a person's distinctive patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Personality is said to emerge from within an individual and to be consistent throughout life.
The term "personality" is derived from the Latin word "persona," which refers to a theatrical mask worn by actors to project multiple parts or conceal their identity.
Researchers had previously spent years attempting to pin down personality features as a method of analyzing people's behavior. Gordon Allport discovered nearly 4000 qualities at one stage. Even after it was cut to 16, it was still deemed too difficult. This is where the five major personality characteristics got their start.
What are the Big Five Personality Traits?
Most human character traits can be described using five dimensions, according to two research teams led by Paul Costa and Robert R. McCrae of the National Institutes of Health and Warren Norman and Lewis Goldberg of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and the University of Oregon, respectively, in the 1970s.
The acronym of the big five personality traits is OCEAN
1. OPENNESS
Openness is a quality that incorporates creativity and intelligence. This personality attribute is characterized by a strong interest in the world, and other people, and a desire to learn and try new things. It leads to a diverse set of interests and a willingness to take risks when making decisions.
The openness attribute is influenced by creativity, which leads to a better comfort level with abstract and lateral thinking.
Consider the individual who is always ordering the most unusual item on the menu, traveling to new places, and engaging in activities you would never consider... That person possesses a great level of openness.
PEOPLE ARE HIGH AND LOW IN OPENNESS.
HIGH in Opennness
Are Creative
Open to trying new things
Thinking over abstract concepts
LOW in Openness
1. Dislikes or intolerant toward changes
2. Does not will try new things
3. Not imaginative
4. Dislikes abstract or theoretical concepts.
2. CONSCIENTIOUSNESS
Conscientiousness is a personality quality that comprises forethought, impulse control, and goal-directed behavior. This planned and organized approach is common among people who work in research and even high-end finance, where attention to detail and organization are necessary skills.
An extremely conscientious person will regularly plan of time and analyze their behavior to see how it affects others. Highly conscientious employees are frequently employed by project management teams and HR departments to assist balance out structural roles within the overall team development.
HIGH
Pays attention to every detail
LOW
1. Lack of concentration
2. Dislikes structures and details
3. EXTROVERSION
Extroversion is a personality feature that many people have encountered in their lives. "Someone who gets energized in the company of others" is easily recognized and well recognized.
Extraverted persons have become widely identifiable over many years of social contact due to this, as well as other characteristics like as talkativeness, assertiveness, and high levels of emotional expressiveness.
The opposite is, of course, someone we may know who an introvert is. They prefer privacy and expend less energy in social settings. It might be exhausting to be the center of attention or to make small talk.
Extroverts are more likely to work in jobs that need them to interact with the public, such as sales, marketing, teaching, and politics. Extroverted people will be more likely to lead if they are perceived as leaders rather than remain in the crowd doing nothing.
High on Extroversion
Are the center of attention
Initiates conversations.
They speak first and later they think
Has a wide group of friends and acquittances
Low on Extroversion
1. Remains in solitude
2. Does not like socialization
3. They think before they speak
4. Has a limited area of socialization?
4. AGREEABLENESS
People with a high level of agreeableness display traits such as trust, altruism, friendliness, and affection. People that are highly agreeable exhibit strong prosocial behaviors, which indicates they are more likely to aid others.
Sharing, consoling, and cooperating are qualities that highly agreeable personality types possess. Even though the term doesn't completely fit, empathy for others is usually viewed as another sort of agreeableness.
High on Agreeableness
Are empathetic towards others
Cares about others
Enjoys assisting others and making a difference in their lives.
Low on Agreeableness
1. Has little or no interest in other people’s problems.
2. Does not care about how others feel
3. Insults and dismisses other people
5. NEUROTICISM
Neuroticism is a trait, which is characterized by sadness, loneliness, and emotional instability. Neuroticism is a physical and emotional response to stress and perceived threats in one's daily life. It is sometimes misdiagnosed as antisocial behavior or worse, a larger psychological problem.
People with high degrees of neuroticism are more likely to have mood swings, anxiety, and irritability. Some people who have rapid changes in personality daily may be very neurotic and react to high-stress levels in their professional and home lives.
High on Neuroticism
Can easily get upset
Drastic changes in mood
Are not resilient in nature
Low on Neuroticism
1. They are aware of how to manage stress.
2. It’s rare for them to feel sad or depressed
4. Are resilient in nature.
These big five personality traits are universal in nature as well as they are biologically determined based on our environmental and genetic composition.
‘Sometimes you can’t see yourself clearly until you see yourself through the eyes of others.
Ellen DE Genes
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