The document discusses the Big Five personality factors - Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism. Each factor is defined in terms of its characteristic features and examples of people who exhibit traits associated with that factor. The sources used to compile information on the Big Five personality factors are also listed.

1. Big Five Personality Factors
By Marina Matthews

2. Openness
● Features characteristics such as imagination and
insight.
● EXAMPLE: Someone who is very artistic and creative.
● Emotionality, Adventurous, Intellect, and Liberalism.

3. Conscientiousness
● High levels of thoughtfulness, with good impulse
control and goal-directed behaviors.
● EXAMPLE: A person who tends to be well organized
and mindful of details.
● Self-Efficacy, Achievement striving, Cautiousness,
and Self-disciplined

4. Extraversion
● Marked by a pronounced engagement with the
external world.
● EXAMPLE: Someone who is sociable and talkative.
● Cheerfulness, Excitement-seeking, Assertiveness,
and Fun-loving.

5. Agreeableness
● Reflects individual differences in concern with
cooperation and social harmony.
● EXAMPLE: A person who is sympathetic and is kind
towards your feelings.
● Trust, Modesty, Morality, and Altruism

6. Neuroticism
● Originally used to describe a condition marked by
mental distress, emotionally suffering, and an inability
to cope.
● EXAMPLE: A person who has anxiety, mood changes,
and is self-conscious.
● Depression, Vulnerability, Anger, and Immoderation.

7. Sources
● About.com
● http://www.psychometric-success.com/personality-
tests/personality-tests-big-5-aspects.htm
● Pictures from Google.com