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. 2019 Jun 7;15(2):260–275. doi: 10.5964/ejop.v15i2.1671

Table 1. The Five Personality Traits and their Underlying Facet Traits in the IPIP-NEO-120.

Neuroticism Extraversion Openness Agreeableness Conscientiousness
N1_Anxiety
Worry about things
E1_Friendliness
Make friends easily
O1_Imagination
Love to daydream
A1_Trust
Trust others
C1_Self-efficacy
Excel in what I do
N2_Anger
Get angry easily
E2_Gregarious
Love large parties
O2_Artistic
Believe in the importance of art
A2_Morality
Cheat to get ahead
C2_Orderliness
Like to tidy up
N3_Depression
Often feel blue
E3_Assertive
Take charge
O3_Emotionality
Feel other’s emotions
A3_Altruism
Love to help others
C3_Dutifulness
Keep my promises
N4_Self-conscious
Find it difficult to approach others
E4_Activity
Am always busy
O4_Adventurous
Prefer variety to routine
A4_Cooperation
Love a good fight
C4_Achievement
Work hard
N5_Immoderation
Rarely overindulge
E5_Excitement
Love excitement
O5_Intellect
Love to read challenging material
A5_Modesty
Think highly of myself
C5_Self-discipline
Am always prepared
N6_ Vulnerability
Panic easily
E6_Cheerful
Radiate joy
O6_Liberalism
Tend to vote for liberal political candidates
A6_Sympathy
Sympathise with the homeless
C6_Cautiousness
Rush into things

Note. Each one of the 30 facet traits in IPIP-NEO are exemplified with a typical item worded in italics.