Table 1.

The Big-5 Inventory Domains

Personality Trait		Descriptive Terms
Extroversion	The tendency to seek out activity and the company of others—People with high levels of extraversion tend to be assertive and often seek leadership positions.	Gregarious, Assertive, Energetic, Adventurous, Enthusiastic, Outgoing
Agreeableness	How oriented towards community someone is—People with high levels of agreeableness tend to exhibit greater levels of altruism, trust, and modesty.	Cooperative, trustworthy Sympathetic
Conscientiousness	The tendency to regulate and control impulses in order to reach our goals—People with high levels of conscientiousness tend to delay gratification and are good at prioritizing tasks.	Organized, Self-discipline, Deliberate, Efficient, Goal-directed
Emotional Stability (Neuroticism)	How prone someone is to experience negative emotions —People with high levels of neuroticism tend to be anxious, tense, and experience more depression. Lower levels are associated with higher emotional stability.	Self-confident, Even tempered
Openness	Open to experience —People with high levels of openness tend to be more creative, with multiple different interests, always seeking to learn new things	Curious, Imaginative, Artistic, Unconventional; Inspirational, Seek knowledge