Most human character traits can be described using five dimensions.
Extroversion: The most broadly defined of the Big Five factors measures cheerfulness, initiative and communicativeness. Those who score high for extroversion are companionable, sociable and able to accomplish what they set out to do. Those with low scores tend to be introverted, reserved and more submissive to authority.
Openness: People with high scores here love novelty and are generally creative. At the other end of the scale are those who are more conventional in their thinking, prefer routines, and have a pronounced sense of right and wrong.
Agreeableness: This trait describes how we deal with others. High values show that someone is friendly, empathetic and warm. Shy, suspicious and egocentric individuals score low on the spectrum.
Conscientiousness: This dimension measures a person’s degree of organization. Those with high scores are motivated, disciplined and trustworthy. Irresponsible and easily distracted people are found at the low end of the scale.
Neuroticism: This scale measures emotional stability. People with high scores are anxious, inhibited, moody and less self-assured. Those at the lower end are calm, confident and contented.
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The theory of the Big Five Personality Traits 1_____ that we can describe ourselves with five main characteristics—open, conscientious, extrovert, 2_____, neurotic. Each of us 3____ in how much of each trait is shown in our personality. In order to understand what each trait really means, let’s look at these five characters and how they cope after they wreck their boat and are 4_____ on an island in the middle of the ocean.
Open Odelia is excited and interested in 5_____ this beautiful island. The 6_____ nature inspires her. She has collected stones, shells and blossoms to decorate the entrance of the bamboo hut that she built for everyone. She feels this is an 7_____ to learn so many new things.
Claire is conscientious. She is not excited. She is concerned about the seriousness of the situation. She is glad she saved the 8_____ kit from their ship. As usual, she is prepared and starts the 9_____ tasks right away. She feels that it is her duty to organize everyone and make sure that they will start looking for the things they need for survival: fresh water and food.
Extrovert Emile is 10_____ because they all survived. He feels a strong need to talk about his plan to explore the island together.
Agreeable Albert is kind by nature and despite being tired and 11_____, his main concern is Nora. He 12_____ her a drink from his coconut. The others know that he usually agrees to everything and are not shy to ask for his help.
Nora is neurotic and easily 13_____. She has a total 14_____. She sits down on the beach and cries: how are they ever going to get away from this island? To her, the ocean around them looks endless, nature looks dark and dangerous. She feels 15_____ lost.
