Table 1.

Personality Dimensions of the Big Five Inventory¹³

Dimension	Description
Extraversion	Describes an energetic and enthusiastic approach and includes traits such as sociability, assertiveness, confidence, and ambitiousness.
Agreeableness	Describes the person’s level of altruism, cooperation, willingness to conform to group norms, and warmth or kindness.
Conscientiousness	Describes the ability to control impulses to facilitate goal-directed behaviour. Those high in this trait follow norms and rules, and are efficient in planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks.
Neuroticism	Contrasts emotional stability with feelings of anxiety, nervousness, and depression. Those high in this trait are self-conscious, moody, impulsive, and prone to stress.
Openness	Describes the breadth and depth of one’s life, including the originality and complexity of experiences. Individuals high in openness are knowledgeable, perceptive, and analytical; they seek out experiences and are more artistic and investigative.