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Personality Analysis Detailed Personality Analysis
generated for
Random Girl
December 19, 2010

by Signal Patterns
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Detailed Personality Analysis Report for Random Girl

Personality Analysis Summary
Your top ten traits are:

Assertive
You score a 9.0 out of 10
You behave in a confident and forceful manner, take charge of the situation, raise your hand in
class, stand up for what you think is right, and lead others. Among those who have a high score on
the "assertive" trait, many have jobs in which they are valued for their organizational skills as well
as their talent for supervising others.You are not interested in fading into the woodwork, leaving
everything to fate, taking more time than necessary to accomplish a task, or avoiding confrontation.

Prudent
You look before you leap, think before you act, consider what you're about to say before you open
your mouth to speak; that's why you rarely have to eat your words.You usually don't get excited
easily or blurt out the first thing that comes to mind without considering the consequences.

Unflappable
You are not a slave to your emotions. It takes a lot to upset or unnerve you. That's why you're a
good person to have around in a crisis.You don't let it all hang out, which means that those around
you often don't know the pressures you're under or what you're going through. You're not the kind
of person people run from in a crisis.

Innovative
You come up with a lot of ideas; if one doesn't work out, there's always another waiting in the
wings. You often have interesting solutions to difficult problems. You're practically a one-person
brainstorming session.You are less interested changing the world than in dealing with things as they
are. Unlike those who spend all their time trying to solve problems, you prefer to zero in on things
that work and stick with them.

Aesthetic
You appreciate art, beauty, and design; you know that they are not superficial but absolutely crucial
to living the good life. You have good taste, and you're proud of it. Those with a high score on the
"aesthetic" trait are often employed in literary or artistic professions, enjoy domestic activities -
doing things around the house - and are enthusiastic about the arts, reading, and travel.You don't
think it's pretentious to be moved by art and beauty. You're not one of those who believe it doesn't
matter what something looks like as long as it does its job.

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Creative
You are good at solving problems, coming up with original ideas, and seeing connections between
things, connections that most other people miss. People with a high score on the "creative" trait
often are employed in such fields as finance and scientific research, and enjoy avant garde and
classical music as well as literary fiction and scholarly non-fiction.You do not shun abstractions and
concepts in favor of the concrete and tangible.

Competent
You strive to master everything you undertake. You tend to learn quickly and do not shy away from
challenges.You are not a "que sera sera" type of person, nor do you go easy on yourself when
attempting to master a new skill or get a job done.

Astute
You are a quick study. You generally don't need to have things explained to you more than once.
When presented with a problem, you will often have an instant understanding of where to look for
the solution.You do not take your sweet time when presented with a new task to complete or
problem to solve. You don't avoid assignments that require you to learn new skills.

Intellectual
You are thoughtful, rational, and comfortable in the world of ideas. People find you interesting to
talk to. You're the living embodiment of the saying "You learn something new every day." In
general, those with a high score on the "intellectual" trait are employed in such fields as teaching
and research, and are enthusiastic about reading, foreign films, and classical music.You do not
avoid abstract conversation, experimenting with new ideas, or studying new things. It bores you to
stick to the straight and narrow of what you already know.

Sympathetic
You have a knack for knowing what's going on in the hearts and minds of those around you,
without their having to tell you explicitly. People tend to turn to you with their problems because
they know you care, and that you will likely offer good advice and a helping hand.You do not feel
that people with sad stories are just looking for attention, or have brought their problems upon
themselves.



Table of Contents
I. Personality Analysis Summary 2
Summary of your top ten personality traits
1. Introduction to Your Personality Analysis 5
An overview of the Signal Patterns personality analysis and its underlying model
2. Detailed Personality Analysis 8
Your detailed analysis of personality traits, broken down by Big 5 personality factor
3. How Your Personality Compares to Others 35
How your personality traits compare to other people's in our database
4. About Signal Patterns 45
Background on the company and scientists behind this analysis

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1. Introduction to Your Personality
Analysis
1.1 About this Analysis
The items in the Signal Patterns Personality Patterns survey and your responses to them were
developed and interpreted by a team of research psychologists. The information in this Detailed
Personality Analysis is based on your pattern of responses to all of the items in the personality
survey.

As you read your feedback, it is important that you try not to evaluate the information in terms of
"good" or "bad." All aspects of personality have advantages and disadvantages, depending on the
context you're in, whom you're with, and where you are. A personality characteristic, like
talkativeness, may be advantageous in one situation and disadvantageous in another. If sections of
the report seem incorrect or inconsistent with your life experience, go with your personal history
because no one can know you as well as you know yourself. Should you find something completely
inaccurate, email us (mailto:feedback@signalpatterns.com) as we are always looking for ways to
improve the survey.

1.2 Big Five Model
The Personality Patterns survey is based on decades of theory and research in personality
psychology on the Big Five factors of personality. These five factors are considered to form the
basis of personality and evidence indicates that the factors are universal.

According to the model, the five factors of personality are:
Extraversion (reflects your level of sociability and enthusiasm)
Agreeableness (reflects your level of friendliness and kindness)
Conscientiousness (reflects your level of organization and work ethic)
Emotional Stability (reflects your level of calmness and tranquility)
Openness (eflects your level of creativity and curiosity)

The impact that these personality factors have on people's behavior and their daily lives is a
commonly studied area of research among psychologists. In general, the results from empirical
investigations indicates that personality is stable throughout life and associated with a range of
important life outcomes, from academic and occupational success, to marital stability and physical
health.

It is important to understand that these factors do not reflect "types" of personalities but rather
dimensions of personality. Just as we think about objects in terms of three dimensions (length,
width, and height), the five factors allow us to think about human personality in terms of five
dimensions. So a person may not be just extraverted, but also agreeable, maybe not very
conscientious, perhaps emotionally unstable, and open.



1.3 Your Big Five Factors
Below is a representation of where you stand on the spectrum of each of the Big Five Personality
Factors.



1.4 Big Five Based Personality Facets
The Big Five dimensions provide a broad overview of what someone is like. But each dimension is
comprised of more specific traits, which provide a more precise depiction of someone's personality.

Consider, for instance, someone who is high in Openness and high in Extraversion. This person
would be both sociable and creative. But the combination of high Extraversion and high Openness
reveals the subtler characteristic of being witty or humorous. In contrast, suppose someone is high
in Openness but low in Extraversion. The combination of these two characteristics reveals the
quality of being reflective.

Because people can be high or low on each of the Big Five dimensions, when we combine the
different possible combinations we end up with 45 personality traits (also known as 'facets') from
which we can compute a person's score for each Big Five factor.



2. Detailed Personality Analysis
In this section, all of your personality traits are organized by the Big Five factors, as shown here.
The Big Five factors each have nine associated traits or "facets." Each of the traits is ranked within
each factor.



2.1 Extraversion

EXTRAVERSION is the tendency to direct one's attention externally, toward others and the
environment. People who are extraverted tend to be assertive and active, energetic and confident,
talkative and gregarious, and often experience positive emotions. The opposite is introversion,
which is the tendency to direct one's attention inwards and to focus on one's own thoughts and
feelings. People who are introverted tend to be quiet, low-key, and comfortable spending time by
themselves.

Assertive
You behave in a confident and forceful manner, take charge of the situation, raise your hand in
class, stand up for what you think is right, and lead others. Among those who have a high score on
the "assertive" trait, many have jobs in which they are valued for their organizational skills as well
as their talent for supervising others.

This trait reflects the capacity to behave in a confident and forceful manner.
Highly assertive people are likely to take charge of situations automatically,
stick-up for themselves, and lead others. In contrast, less assertive people need
a lot of time to do things and struggle to push themselves forward. Because
they tend not to stand up for themselves, they occasionally find themselves
doing things that they don't want to do. Such people may also be perceived as
laid back, preferring to their own thing instead of forcing things on others, and
happily working on their own, taking time, and focusing on the job at hand.



Poised
You tend to feel at home wherever you find yourself, even in unfamiliar settings, with new people.
It takes a lot to rattle you, and when rattled you recover quickly and gracefully.

This trait reflects the capacity to behave in a graceful and balanced manner.
People who are highly poised feel comfortable around people and in unfamiliar
situations. In contrast, less poised people tend to find it difficult to approach
others, embarrass easily, and only feel comfortable with friends. They are
unsettled and although comfortable in familiar settings with familiar people,
become very self-conscious in unfamiliar environments and with people they
don't know.

Captivating
You have a gift for organizing, motivating, and inspiring people. You don't shy away from making
decisions; in fact, you thrive on it. When faced with a challenge, you know how to marshal your
forces to meet your goal.

This trait reflects an ability to organize and direct groups of people to pursue a
particular objective. People who are captivating are able to take charge of
situations by impressing others and making difficult decisions. Such people do
not shy away from challenging situations, but actually thrive on them. When
faced with obstacles, people with such leader-like characteristics know how to
delegate and motivate others to help reach the goal. In contrast, less captivating
people tend to wait for others to lead the way, dislike drawing attention to
themselves, and have difficulty expressing themselves. They tend to be more
self-contained and prefer minding to their own matters and avoid competitions
with others.



Extroverted
You are ready to talk at the drop of a hat. Whether you're in the office or at a party, you're likely to
be found gabbing away in the middle of a group of people. If you have a high score on the
"extroverted" trait, you are probably among those who enjoy communicating with their friends (on
the phone, on line, textingâ€¦), hanging out, and finding the best parties.

This trait reflects the degree to which a person enjoys socializing with others.
Generally, people who are very gregarious are likely to attend parties and
social gatherings, and are comfortable starting conversations with just about
anyone. They're extraverted people who love to talk. In contrast, people who
are not gregarious try not to draw attention to themselves, tend to stay in the
background, and keep their thoughts to themselves. People low in
gregariousness are reserved, shy, and not particularly interested in socializing
with others. As a result, such people can be difficult to get to know.

Friendly
You would rather hang out with others than spend time alone, and you'd far rather be doing
something with your friends than just sitting around. You're happy in a crowded room, club,
stadium, or auditorium.

This trait reflects the extent to which a person is warm and comfortable with
others. Typically, very friendly people are open about their feelings, seek
contact with others, and exude a positive mood. In contrast, solitary people
tend to keep others at a distance, are somewhat secretive, and are generally
difficult to get to know. They are private, uncomfortable in big groups, and
view excessive socializing as a waste of time.



Accessible
You're comfortable expressing yourself in words and actions, with no self-censorship. You believe
that if someone doesn't like what they see it's not your problem, but theirs. A high score on the
"accessible" trait suggests that you have a lot of friends, socialize often, and enjoy rap/hip-hop
music.

This trait reflects a propensity to openly express one's thoughts and behave
freely. People who are self-disclosing tend to be playful, expressive, and are
able to just let go. Such people are comfortable expressing themselves and
believe that if anyone doesn't like something about them, it's the other person's
problem. In contrast, less accessible people are inclined to interact with others
in a formal manner, seldom joke around, and rarely disclose their intimate
thoughts to others. They're private and don't really see the need to share their
thoughts and feelings with everyone around them. Someone who is very
private is content being at home, instead of at parties, clubs, or crowded places.

Independent
You are comfortable being by yourself, and would often rather be alone than, say, in a crowded
club. You don't generally succumb to group pressure unless the group wants to do the same thing
that you want to do.

Independent people seek quiet, don't like crowded events, and tend to go their
own way. In contrast, people who are less independent enjoy being with large
groups of people, would rather not be alone, and enjoy being on the go. Social
people are also likely to be wherever the fun is at.



Authoritative
You have found that others will often do what you want them to do, without significantly pushing
back. You've also discovered that many people will accept harsher criticism from you than they
would take from anyone else. Many of those with a high score on the "authoritative" trait hold
leadership positions in industry.

This trait reflects a propensity to elicit strong reactions in people. Authoritative
individu-als are assertive and say things that may offend others, express
criticism, and boast about their talents. They tend to expect others to do what
they want without a challenge. In contrast, less authoritative people tend to
steer clear of confrontations, try not to come across as pushy, and usually
display a certain amount of caution while interacting with others. Such people
are acquiescent, feel comfortable with themselves and don't feel the need to
influence others.

Outspoken
You like to talk. Luckily, you always have something to say, you tell a good story, and people
generally enjoy listening to you. It's no wonder that you're often the center of attention.

This trait reflects the tendency to talk frequently. Outspoken people have a
tendency to dominate conversations, speak loudly, and enjoy being the center
of attention. Such peo-ple are outspoken, good storytellers, and people
generally enjoy listening to them, perhaps because they're good at keeping
others in the conversation. In contrast, people who are not talkative usually
speak softly and feel uncomfortable interacting with others and talking about
themselves. This discreetness prevents them from sharing their thoughts unless
they have something important to say and feel secure that others are truly
interested.



2.2 Agreeableness

AGREEABLENESS is the tendency to be warm, helpful, friendly, and trusting, getting along easily
with others, and maintaining social relationships over long periods of time. The opposite is
disagreeableness, which reflects the tendency to place one's own self-interests above the interests of
others. People who are disagreeable may feel little concern for others, and be suspicious and
uncooperative.

Sympathetic
You have a knack for knowing what's going on in the hearts and minds of those around you,
without their having to tell you explicitly. People tend to turn to you with their problems because
they know you care, and that you will likely offer good advice and a helping hand.

This trait reflects the extent to which an individual feels sorrow for another's
misfortune. Sympathetic people tend to have a genuine interest and concern for
people, and tend to reassure others. In contrast, people who are less
sympathetic tend not to be concerned about people who are worse off, and look
down on weaknesses and sob-stories. They are inclined to think that people
bring on their own problems. Therefore, people with low scores on this trait
don't really obsess about what others think or feel.



Understanding
You are willing to take the time to find out what's going on with other people, especially if they're
in distress. You're a good listener, you don't criticize, and you offer unbiased, respectful, honest
advice when it's requested. With a high score on the "understanding" trait, it is likely that you are
enthusiastic about charitable work, helping others, and making the world a better place.

This trait reflects the degree to which a person has a sympathetic awareness for
other people. Understanding individuals respect and sympathize with others'
feelings, and like to help out others. People with high scores on this trait tend to
be good listeners, and offer unbiased, respectful, and honest advice when it's
requested. In contrast, people who are less understanding tend not to feel much
concern for others or take much interest in other people's problems. They may
be critical and identify others' shortcomings or weaknesses. They tend to have
high standards, and hold others to those standards.

Warm
You have a genuine interest in other people. You're a natural host, and are always thinking about
how you can increase the happiness of those around you. When friends have problems or are in
trouble, you're usually the first person they turn to for aid and comfort. Scoring high on the "warm"
trait suggests that you are among those who enjoy domestic activities - doing things around the
house - and are enthusiastic about charitable work, helping others, and making the world a better
place.

This trait reflects the tendency to treat others with affection and kindness.
People who are warm have a genuine interest in people and are able to comfort
others, make them feel welcome, and help them feel at ease. People with high
scores on this trait are natural hosts, always thinking about how to increase the
happiness and comfort of those around them. When friends have problems or
are in trouble, warm people are usually the first who are turned to for aid and
support. In contrast, less warm people are not especially interested in other
people's feelings and don't feel compelled to make others feel comfortable or
at ease. They tend to be frank and say what's on their mind, even if it means
upsetting someone from time to time.



Upbeat
You enjoy being around others and others enjoy being around you. You have a "live and let live"
attitude; because you know that no one's perfect, you are forgiving and happy to give the benefit of
the doubt.

This trait reflects the capacity to experience and elicit satisfaction or
enjoyment. Upbeat individuals tend to be forgiving, trusting, and respectful,
and are on good terms with most everyone. People with high scores on this trait
endorse a 'live and let live' attitude because they believe no one is perfect
everyone should be given the benefit of the doubt. In contrast, less upbeat
people may be considered abrasive. Such people find it difficult to forgive
others, are inclined to judge and criticize others, and are generally difficult to
satisfy. As such, they have a tendency of rubbing people the wrong way and
believe there's nothing wrong with being controversial.

Empathetic
You are in touch with your own feelings, which helps put you in touch with the feelings of others.

This trait reflects the ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
Empathic individuals tend to reflect on and stay in touch with their feelings and
are generally able to sense and anticipate the feelings of others. In contrast, less
empathic people tend not to have a particular concern for understanding their
feelings or the feelings of others. They have a self-attuned quality and feel that
to make anyone else happy, they first need to make themselves happy.



Scrupulous
You are an honest, fair person. You don't lie or cheat to get ahead. You treat others with respect and
hope for the same in return.

This trait reflects the extent to which an individual behaves in an upright, and
honest manner. Scrupulous people try to follow the rules and expect others to
do the same. They also treat others respectfully and expect the same in return.
In contrast, less scrupulous people may be said to be ambitious, strong-willed,
and comfortable taking advantage of others. Such people often feel that the
rules don't apply to them. In this competitive world, highly ambitious people
are willing to do what it takes to get ahead, even if it sometimes means
stepping on others' toes.

Cooperative
You enjoy teamwork, play well with others, and prefer getting along to winning.

This trait reflects the extent to which a person works together with others to
achieve the same goal. Cooperative people tend to value working with others
more than competing with others, and are careful in their interactions with
others. They work well in teams and work groups. In contrast, less cooperative
people tend to prefer competing with others, and are comfortable arguing and
being critical of others. Because of their competitiveness, they'd rather win
than simply get along in most situations.



Irritable
You have your own problems to deal with, and little patience for those who need help to get through
the rough spots. Going out of your way to lend a hand not only takes time away from your own
pursuits, it ultimately harms those you're "helping" by insulating them from the harsh realities of
life.

This trait reflects the ability to provide emotional and physical care for another.
Irritable people tend to consider themselves as better than others, believe only
in themselves, and feel no need to treat others gently. They have their own
problems to deal with and little patience for those who need help to get through
the rough spots. In contrast, less irritable people are inclined to think of others
first and go out of their way to help another person. They are giving and enjoy
helping others, lending a hand, providing emotional or material sustenance.

Tender
You are gentle with others, both physically and emotionally. You are careful not to upset people and
go out of your way to find the nicest way to say something. You naturally focus on the fact that the
world is full of wonderful people, places, and things. More often than not, people with a high score
on the "tender" trait enjoy spending time with children, love romantic movies, and are enthusiastic
about making the world a better place.

This trait reflects the capacity to show gentleness and concern for others.
People who are tender usually follow their feelings more than their thoughts,
and tend to be emotional and nostalgic. In addition, people with high scores on
this trait are careful not to upset others and will go out of their way to find the
nicest way to say something. In contrast, less tender people rarely show their
feelings or become emotional, and tend not to experience sadness from others'
misfortunes. This makes them come across as tough-minded or unsentimental.
They don't let sentimentality from seeing and speaking the truth, nor do they
let emotions get in the way of making rational decisions.



2.3 Conscientiousness

CONSCIENTIOUSNESS reflects the tendency to control, regulate, and manage one's impulses.
Conscientious people tend to be efficient, well-organized, reliable, and responsible. The opposite is
unconscientiousness, which refers to a failure to control and regulate one's impulses, or to be lazy.
Unconscientious people tend to be disorganized, impulsive, inefficient, and unreliable.

Organized
You like to think a task through before you embark on it. If it's the slightest bit complicated, you
make a list (even if it's only in your mind) and methodically work your way through it. When you
have a goal in mind, you're not satisfied until you reach it.

This trait reflects a tendency to take an efficient and orderly approach to
completing tasks. Organized people tend to pay attention to details, think
ahead, make well-considered decisions, and follow through on their
commitments. They like to think tasks through before getting started and when
problems are spotted, systematic steps are taken to solve them. In contrast, less
organized people to be instinctive and generally don't pay much attention to
details, put little time and effort in their work, and don't place much
importance on quality. They have better things to do with their time than
obsess over the details of everything because 'life's too short.'



Efficient
You are very well organized, even a bit anal. You like to stick to your plans and finish on deadline,
wasting as little time as possible in the process.

This trait reflects the tendency to work in a well-organized and competent
manner. Highly efficient people tend to make plans and stick to them and finish
their work on time, using the least amount of resources. Such people tend to
ask, why wait until tomorrow when you could finish it today? In contrast, less
efficient people have a tendency to waste time while working on a task, use
more materials and resources than necessary, and experience difficulty getting
down to work. They enjoy doing things without a clearly defined plan and are
comfortable ignoring their plans in favor of something different. It's not that
inefficient people can't or won't get work done, it's simply that they can be
easily distracted by other things.

Conscientious
You feel it's important to work according to a plan and finish every task, to do things correctly and
thoroughly.

This trait reflects a tendency to do what is considered right and complete tasks
carefully. Conscientious people generally do things according to a plan and try
to avoid making mistakes and leaving their work unfinished. In contrast, less
conscientious people behave in a slapdash manner by neglecting their
responsibilities, taking tasks lightly, and rarely planning ahead. Generally, such
people believe things will turn out fine even if they don't go precisely
according to plan. As far as they're concerned, it's not the end of the world if a
project falls short of perfection.



Focused
You know how to lock in on what's important. You quickly prepare yourself for a task, you don't
procrastinate, and you don't let up until the job is done to your satisfaction.

This trait reflects the extent to which an individual shows determination or
resolve. Focused individuals get to work at once, are generally prepared for
work, and are able to focus. They know how to lock in on what's important. In
contrast, less focused individuals tend to do things at the last minute, struggle
to make up their minds, and become easily distracted while working. Such
people have a lot going on in their lives, which means they are not always
getting to things in a timely manner.

Rational
You see the world clearly and objectively. You know there's a logical explanation for everything,
and a logical solution to every problem; which is why you're such a good problem-solver.

This trait reflects the extent to which an individual thinks clearly, sensibly, and
logically. Rational people tend to do things in a logical order, are strict with
themselves, and believe there is a logical explanation for just about everything.
They see the world clearly and objectively. In contrast, less rational people
have a tendency to do things in a half-way manner, let their mind wander off,
and are easily duped. They believe life can be fairly random, and trying to
impose a tight little grid on it is a waste of time. Things just happen and there's
no point in trying to explain it all.



Responsible
You fulfill your obligations and responsibilities, are true to your word, and generally obey the rules.
While the majority of those who have a high score on the "responsible" trait enjoy traveling, they
are usually very happy to return home - and don't mind staying put for a while.

This trait reflects the extent to which an individual obediently fulfills
obligations and responsibilities. Responsible people tend to behave properly by
doing what is asked of them and sticking to the rules; they are responsible. In
contrast, less responsible people are able to disregard the rules and make hasty
decisions. Consequently, they sometimes do improper things, or things they
later regret.

Impulsive
You trust your your instincts. What others may see as rash behavior is, for you, simply going with
your gut. Individuals with a high score on the "impulsive" trait tend to try new, sometimes
outrageous, things.

This trait reflects the degree to which an individual attends to potential
problems or dangers. Impulsive people tend to make plans at the last minute,
act on a whim, and are easily persuaded to do silly things. They follow their
instinct. In contrast, less impulsive people tend to take precautions, rarely
splurge or do things without thinking.



Meticulous
You tend to want everything you touch to be just right. You can spot errors, omissions, shoddy
work, or bad taste from a mile away. You demand a lot of yourself, and you often hold others to the
same standards.

This trait reflects a tendency to refuse to accept flaws or errors. Meticulous
people want every detail taken care of, continue until everything is 'just right,'
and hold others to similar standards. This level of detail orientation enables
them to spot errors, omissions, shoddy work, or bad taste from a mile away. In
contrast, less meticulous people tend not to be bothered by disorder, don't mind
if things don't proceed according to plan, and are not easily upset if others are
messy or disorganized. Such people do what is necessary without demanding
that all the details line up perfectly.

Buttoned-Down
You like to know that everything is in its place; it's somehow empowering to know that the world
around you is neat and organized. For you, schedules and timelines are great ways to stay on track,
and mowing down the items on your "to do" list is a source of happiness.

This trait reflects the extent to which an individual is neat and methodical.
Buttoned-down people tend to like schedules and routines, and try to do things
by the book. Such people like to know that everything is in its correct place and
seem to derive a sense of satisfaction and control from maintaining an orderly
world around themselves. In contrast, people who are not buttoned-down tend
to work according to no set schedule, don't feel compelled to do things in a
specific order, and are comfortable leaving things in disarray. They're loose.
For them, schedules and 'to do' lists are overbearing and discourage
spontaneity.



2.4 Emotional stability

EMOTIONAL STABILITY is a tendency to feel calm and free of chronic negative emotions such
as anxiety and depression. People who are emotionally stable tend to experience few mood swings,
and tend to handle stress and pressure well. The opposite is emotional Instability, or a tendency to
persistently experience negative emotions. People who are emotionally unstable tend to be moody,
anxious, depressed, and easily threatened.

Prudent
You look before you leap, think before you act, consider what you're about to say before you open
your mouth to speak; that's why you rarely have to eat your words.

This trait reflects the propensity to act with forethought. Prudent people with
high impulse control tend to exhibit emotional constraint and behave in a
balanced manner. It's probably for those reasons that such people rarely say or
do things they later regret. In contrast, people with low impulse control can be
rash and react to things intensely, blurt out whatever comes to mind, and
become easily excited. This sometimes leads to reacting to things without first
censoring thoughts or behaviors that could be potentially hurtful or offensive to
others.



Unflappable
You are not a slave to your emotions. It takes a lot to upset or unnerve you. That's why you're a
good person to have around in a crisis.

This trait reflects a predisposition to remain calm under pressure. Unflappable
people are not easily affected by their emotions and seldom become emotional.
They're not slaves to their emotions. In contrast, individuals who are easily
upset and tend to become overwhelmed by their emotions and tearful quite
easily. They have a tendency to let it all hang out, and the people around them
always know what they're going through.

Resilient
You bounce back quickly from adversity. For you, all setbacks are temporary. You don't dwell on
bad news, bad luck, or criticism; you regroup and focus on solving the problem, whatever it may be.

This trait reflects an ability to withstand tough conditions. Resilient people are
generally able to deal with criticism, are not discouraged by setbacks, and
know how to cope with difficult situations. When problems arise they collect
themselves, regroup, and focus on a solution. In contrast, less resilient people
are easily stressed, have a tendency to frighten easily and panic, and struggle
under pressure. For such people, feelings of being overwhelmed, self-doubts
about overcoming obstacles, and fears of 'losing it' are not uncommon.



Calm
You rarely become irritated, generally accept people as they are, take things as they come, and feel
relaxed in most situations.

This trait reflects the propensity to feel relaxed in a variety of situations. Calm
individuals rarely become irritated with other people or difficult situations. In
general they let things roll off their back without becoming too upset. In
contrast, less calm people tend to become angry and annoyed easily,
occasionally lose their temper and snap at the people around them. They're
impassioned and have strong opinions. When such people become disappointed
or frustrated with others, they're comfortable expressing their thoughts and
feelings even if it means making others uncomfortable.

Optimistic
You are a "glass half-full" kind of person, always on the lookout for the silver lining. Your
happiness is contagious, which is why others like to be around you.

This trait reflects the degree to which an individual experiences pleasantness
and contentment. Optimistic people feel comfortable with themselves, adapt to
new situations easily, and look on the bright side of things. Happiness has been
found to be contagious, which might explain why people enjoy being around
those who are happy. In contrast, less happy people usually feel threatened
easily, doubt themselves, and feel blue. They may be considered 'glass half-
empty' kinds of people, but for them, such a perspective is simply realistic.



Steady
You are a reasonable kind of person; no one would describe you as a loose cannon. Even when
everyone around you is losing it, you can be counted on to keep your cool and offer calm guidance.

This trait reflects the extent to which an individual is emotionally stable.
Steady individuals tend to keep their cool, seldom take offense, or become
bothered by things. They're steady and reasonable. In contrast, unstable people
tend to get upset and stressed out easily and experience mood swings. They can
be volatile. Whether happy or sad, unstable people show it. When something
upsets them or when they're feeling stressed out, those around know it right
away.

Centered
You often feel balanced and on top of things, even when those around you are freaking out. You're
in a pretty good state all the time, and not subject to drastic mood swings.

This trait reflects a disposition to be peaceful and free from disturbance.
Centered people tend to experience very few emotional highs and lows, feel
relaxed most of the time, and generally in the same mood all the time. In
contrast, less centered people tend to experience emotions intensely and are
easily swayed by their emotions. This quality makes them inclined to express
their feelings instead of squashing them.



Levelheaded
You are good at resisting temptation and rarely overindulge. In fact, you tend to avoid any kind of
extreme behavior and rarely find yourself having to apologize for something you said or did.

This trait reflects a tendency to avoid behaving in an excessive or extreme
manner. Levelheaded people resist temptations, rarely overindulge or do things
they later regret. In contrast, people who are not levelheaded tend to go out of
control, be guided by their emotions, and struggle to control their cravings.
Such people tend to give in to their impulses and indulge their cravings. Rather
than denying their emotions, people low in moderation do what comes
naturally, which means occasionally overdoing it and doing embarrassing
things.

Excitable
You have a strong image of how you want things to be, and when the world around you refuses to
cooperate you get annoyed, distracted, or worse.

This trait reflects the extent to which an individual does not worry or become
excited easily. Excitable people tend to enjoy regularity and habit, and like
being told that their way is the right way; they can be easily excitable. In
contrast, cool-headed people are not easily affected by disorder or attached to
set ways of doing things.



2.5 Openness

OPENNESS refers to a tendency to be interested and curious about many things. Generally, open
people tend to be creative, imaginative, intellectual, and to appreciate arts and culture. The opposite
is conventionality, which refers to a tendency to prefer familiarity and practicality. Generally,
conventional people tend to be down-to-earth, realistic, straightforward, and have little tolerance for
ambiguity or complexity.

Innovative
You come up with a lot of ideas; if one doesn't work out, there's always another waiting in the
wings. You often have interesting solutions to difficult problems. You're practically a one-person
brainstorming session.

This trait reflects a disposition toward originality and inventiveness.
Individuals who display a high level of ingenuity tend to come up with new
ideas quickly, enjoy intellectual conversations, and set bold plans. They're
innovative and able to develop creative solutions to complex problems. In
contrast, less innovative people have difficulty imagining things and struggle to
come up with new ideas. Because of this utilitarian mindset, they put their
energy into finding out what works and sticking with it rather than looking for
new ideas that might, or might not, improve things-if it's not broken, don't fix
it.



Aesthetic
You appreciate art, beauty, and design; you know that they are not superficial but absolutely crucial
to living the good life. You have good taste, and you're proud of it. Those with a high score on the
"aesthetic" trait are often employed in literary or artistic professions, enjoy domestic activities -
doing things around the house - and are enthusiastic about the arts, reading, and travel.

This trait reflects the extent to which a person has a deep appreciation for art
and beauty. Aesthetic people tend to see beauty in a wide variety of things, and
very much enjoy experiencing and talking about art. For such people, art and
music are crucial to living a good life. People with high scores on this trait are
often employed in literary or artistic professions and are enthusiastic about the
arts, reading, and travel. In contrast, less aesthetic people are not generally fond
of art for art's sake and tend to be pragmatic and down-to-earth. For such
people, placing a great deal of importance on art is just being pretentious.
People with high scores on this trait often hold positions in which they have the
opportunity to exercise their organizational expertise.

Creative
You are good at solving problems, coming up with original ideas, and seeing connections between
things, connections that most other people miss. People with a high score on the "creative" trait
often are employed in such fields as finance and scientific research, and enjoy avant garde and
classical music as well as literary fiction and scholarly non-fiction.

This trait reflects the extent to which a person generates original ideas and
connects seemingly unrelated concepts. Creative people tend to think
abstractly, enjoy thinking about complex problems and engaging in theoretical
discussions. People with high scores on this trait tend to pursue careers in the
arts and sciences. In contrast, less creative people are more literal and
experience difficulty understanding abstract concepts, preferring things that are
concrete. Speculating is not something they feel comfortable about. Such
people are more interested in tangible things than in abstractions, and more
comfortable talking about things that are real than in speculating about
hypothetical constructs.



Competent
You strive to master everything you undertake. You tend to learn quickly and do not shy away from
challenges.

This trait reflects the degree to which a person is skillful and capable of
completing a variety of tasks successfully. Competent people tend to seek
explanations for things, learn quickly, and meet challenges easily. Such people
have a remarkable ability to master most of the tasks they attempt and tend not
to shy away from challenges. In contrast, less competent people tend to need
things explained more than once and don't always know how to apply their
knowledge and skills effectively. They're more easygoing and move at their
own pace, taking whatever time is needed to develop a new skill or getting a
job done.

Astute
You are a quick study. You generally don't need to have things explained to you more than once.
When presented with a problem, you will often have an instant understanding of where to look for
the solution.

This trait refers to the ability to understand, think, and learn things promptly.
Astute people catch on to things rapidly, are capable of processing a lot of
information, and can handle complex problems. In contrast, people who are not
astute tend to avoid complex material and people, and occasionally find it
difficult to learn new things. They tend to be perplexed and are sometimes
thrown by new tasks or problems. People with low scores on this trait may
avoid assignments or situations that require them to learn something new.



Intellectual
You are thoughtful, rational, and comfortable in the world of ideas. People find you interesting to
talk to. You're the living embodiment of the saying "You learn something new every day." In
general, those with a high score on the "intellectual" trait are employed in such fields as teaching
and research, and are enthusiastic about reading, foreign films, and classical music.

This trait refers to the capacity to understand objectively abstract concepts.
Intellectual people tend to have rich vocabularies, love learning about new
things, and make insightful remarks. People with high scores on this trait are
thoughtful, rational, and comfortable in the world of ideas. In contrast, people
who are less intellectual tend not to probe very deeply into things, are not
particularly interesting in abstract ideas, and are not terribly interested in
learning new things. For such people, it's better to stick with what they know-
tried and tested-than waste time chasing new ideas and experimenting with
novel trends or causes.

Introspective
You like your own company; you're a very interesting person. Tracking your own mental processes,
knowing what you're thinking and why you do what you do, is important to you. Often, what's
going on in your mind is more compelling than what's going on outside. For the most part, those
with a high score on the "introspective" trait enjoy reading, taking long walks, learning new things,
and other solitary activities.

This trait reflects a tendency to examine one's own mental and emotional
processes. Highly introspective people tend to prefer being alone, enjoy
spending time in contemplation and becoming lost in thought. They're quite
comfortable in their own company. They enjoy following their own mental
processes, contemplating their thoughts and why they do what they do. In
contrast, people who are less introspective tend not to like being alone, ponder
over things, or probe deeply into their thoughts and feelings. They're more
interested in interacting with others than being by alone deep in thought. For
such people, it is boring to sit around, alone, analyzing their thoughts and
actions.



Curious
You like to get to the bottom of things. You're not content knowing what someone did; you want to
know why they did it.

This trait reflects the extent to which an individual is knowledgeable and
insightful. Curious people tend to look for hidden meaning in things, enjoy
engaging in thought for hours, and feel the need to understand their feelings
and motive. In contrast, less curious people tend not to challenge the
information they're given, rarely look for deeper meaning in things, and are not
particularly motivated to understand themselves. They're not inclined to
ponder 'hidden meanings' or feeling, and are not compelled to figure out how
everything works; they're happy taking things as they are, dealing with them,
and moving on.

Original
You are constantly coming up with new ideas. For you, the world as it exists is just a jumping-off
place; what's going on inside your mind is often more interesting than what's going on outside.

This trait reflects the ability to form ideas and images of external objects.
Original people have a strong appreciation for art, daydream, and prefer variety
to routine. In contrast, less original people tend not to place much importance
on art and don't feel the need to express themselves creatively. They're more
traditional and understand that the road to success is to be a realist and to
maintain the status quo.



3. How Your Personality
Compares to Others'
In addition to knowing which personality characteristics are most distinctive of a person, it's useful
to know how one compares to other people. For example, creativity and recklessness might be two
traits that define the core of someone's personality, but compared to other people that person may
not be especially creative or reckless. Thus, to develop a clearer sense of your personality we
provide detailed information about how you compare to other people similar to you in terms of age
and gender.

Comparing Personality Scores
To develop an understanding of how your personality compares to the personalities of others, we
compared your responses to the Personality Patterns survey to a set of personality norms derived
from a pool ofover 50,000 people who also completed the survey. Although that is a large sample
for establishing personality norms, you should be aware that the sample of respondents may not be
the most representative sample. It is conceivable that people who choose to take personality tests on
the Internet are slightly different in certain respects than the average person. For that reason, the
way to think about your normative comparisons is that they reflect how you compare to other
people who have taken the Personality Patterns survey.

This section is organized by each of the Big Five factors. For each factor, you'll see your traits and
how you compare to others by gender and age range.

Specifically you will see:
Your top traits
Top traits of your gender
Comparative trait analysis relative to your gender
Top traits of your age range
Comparative trait analysis relative to your age range



3.1 Extraversion
Top Traits

Your top traits for the Extraversion factor are:
ASSERTIVE, POISED and CAPTIVATING

Gender Comparison

The top Extraversion traits for all females in our database are:
ACCESSIBLE, ASSERTIVE and CAPTIVATING.

Compared to all females, you are most unique in these respects:

You are more Assertive than most other females.

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You are less Accessible than most other females.

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You are as Poised as other females.

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Age Comparison

The top Extraversion traits for all people in our database from 35 to 44 years of age:
ACCESSIBLE, ASSERTIVE and CAPTIVATING.

Compared to all all people in our database from 35 to 44 years of age, you are most
unique in these respects:

You are more Assertive than most other 35 to 44 year olds.

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You are as Poised as other 35 to 44 year olds.

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You are less Accessible than most other 35 to 44 year olds.

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3.2 Agreeableness
Top Traits

Your top traits for the Agreeableness factor are:
SYMPATHETIC, UNDERSTANDING and WARM

Gender Comparison

The top Agreeableness traits for all females in our database are:
WARM, WARM and UNDERSTANDING.


You are more Sympathetic than most other females.

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You are more Upbeat than most other females.

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You are less Tender than most other females.

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Age Comparison

The top Agreeableness traits for all people in our database from 35 to 44 years of age:
WARM, WARM and UNDERSTANDING.


You are more Sympathetic than most other 35 to 44 year olds.

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You are more Upbeat than most other 35 to 44 year olds.

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You are less Tender than most other 35 to 44 year olds.

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3.3 Conscientiousness
Top Traits

Your top traits for the Conscientiousness factor are:
ORGANIZED, EFFICIENT and CONSCIENTIOUS

Gender Comparison

The top Conscientiousness traits for all females in our database are:
ORGANIZED, RESPONSIBLE and CONSCIENTIOUS.


You are more Efficient than most other females.

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You are more Focused than most other females.

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You are more Rational than most other females.

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Age Comparison

The top Conscientiousness traits for all people in our database from 35 to 44 years of
age:
ORGANIZED, RESPONSIBLE and CONSCIENTIOUS.


You are more Efficient than most other 35 to 44 year olds.

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You are more Rational than most other 35 to 44 year olds.

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You are more Focused than most other 35 to 44 year olds.

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3.4 Emotional Stability
Top Traits

Your top traits for the Emotional stability factor are:
PRUDENT, UNFLAPPABLE and RESILIENT

Gender Comparison

The top Emotional stability traits for all females in our database are:
OPTIMISTIC, CALM and RESILIENT.


You are more Unflappable than most other females.

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You are more Prudent than most other females.

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You are more Resilient than most other females.

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Age Comparison

The top Emotional stability traits for all people in our database from 35 to 44 years of
age:
OPTIMISTIC, RESILIENT and CALM.


You are more Unflappable than most other 35 to 44 year olds.

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You are more Prudent than most other 35 to 44 year olds.

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You are more Resilient than most other 35 to 44 year olds.

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3.5 Openness
Top Traits

Your top traits for the Openness factor are:
INNOVATIVE, AESTHETIC and CREATIVE

Gender Comparison

The top Openness traits for all females in our database are:
AESTHETIC, AESTHETIC and INTELLECTUAL.


You are more Innovative than most other females.

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You are more Creative than most other females.

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You are more Astute than most other females.

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Age Comparison

The top Openness traits for all people in our database from 35 to 44 years of age:
AESTHETIC, AESTHETIC and INTELLECTUAL.


You are more Innovative than most other 35 to 44 year olds.

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You are more Creative than most other 35 to 44 year olds.

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You are more Astute than most other 35 to 44 year olds.

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4. About Signal Patterns
Signal Patterns develops psychology-based web and mobile applications that help individuals
improve their well-being and relationships with others.

Developed by a team of over 20 PhDs worldwide, Signal Patterns' online professional-grade
solutions include self and relationship assessments, positive psychology activities and social tools
for connecting with like-minded individuals.

For more information please visit www.SignalPatterns.com and www.SignalPatternsLabs.com.

4.1Signal Patterns Scientists
Lewis R. Goldberg, Ph.D, Chairman, Scientific Advisory Board

Lewis R. Goldberg is a Senior Scientist at the Oregon Research Institute and an Emeritus Professor
of Psychology at the University of Oregon. He has been a Fulbright Professor on two occasions,
first at the University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands and later at Istanbul University in Turkey. In
addition, he was a Visiting Professor at the University of California at Berkeley, and a Fellow-in-
Residence at the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study.

Lew is best known for his seminal work on the big five personality traits based on the lexical
hypothesis, pioneering a myriad of follow-up studies in the past three decades. A past president of
the Society of Multivariate Experimental Psychology and the Association for Research in
Personality, he has served on both the Cognition, Emotion, & Personality and the Personality &
Cognition research review committees of the National Institute of Mental Health. He was a
Selection Officer for the U.S. Peace Corps, a consultant to the Intelligence Division of the U.S.
Secret Service, a member of the Council of Representatives of the American Psychological
Association (APA), and the Chair of the APA Task Force on Honesty and Integrity Testing. He has
served on the editorial boards of the Annual Review of Psychology and over a dozen other
psychological journals.

Lew's contributions to the scientific literature in personality and psychological assessment include
articles on judgment and decision making, the comparative validity of different strategies of test
construction, the measurement of situational vs. dispositional attributions in self and peer
descriptions, the characteristics of personality traits and states, and the development of taxonomies
of personality-descriptive terms in diverse languages. To provide public-domain measures of the
most important personality attributes, he has developed an Internet-based scientific collaboratory,
the International Personality Item Pool (IPIP: http://ipip.ori.org/). His current research interests
include the mapping of personality trait structure, the statistical relations between personality traits
and successful online relationships, and the role of personality traits in health.



Jason Rentfrow, Ph.D, Psychology, Director of Scientific Research

Jason is a University Lecturer in personality and social psychology in the Faculty of Social and
Political Sciences at Cambridge University in England. He is also a fellow and Director of Studies
at Fitzwilliam College. Jason received both his B.A. in psychology and Ph.D. in personality and
social psychology from the University of Texas at Austin.

Broadly, his research focuses on possible everyday manifestations of personality such as
entertainment and social preferences. Jason has developed a range of psychological assessment
instruments, ranging from personality and relationship satisfaction measures, to music and
entertainment preferences surveys.

Jason's research has been published in international peer-reviewed journals, presented at
international scientific conferences, and featured in radio, television and print media, including the
BBC, NPR, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Sunday Times, Washington Post and
Science. He has also served as a consultant to Harris Interactive, GD Worldwide, The Soundlounge,
True.com and the Science Centre NEMO in Amsterdam.

Daniel J. Levitin, Ph.D

Daniel J. Levitin directs the McGill Laboratory for the Study of Music Cognition, Perception and
Expertise. Today a senior scientist, music evangelist, and best-selling author, Dan started his career
as a professional musician, later became a music producer and label executive, and eventually a
cognitive neuroscientist and web entrepreneur. His formal education spans from engineering,
through music, to cognitive psychology and neuroscience.

As a musician Dan has performed with Mel Torme, Nancy Wilson, and members of the Steve
Miller Band and Santana. He served as Vice President of Artists & Repertoire at 415/Columbia
Records (now Sony Records) from 1984 - 1988, and as President in 1989. After 415 was sold to
Sony, Dan ran a successful production business whose clients included every major American
record label and several film companies. He has produced or consulted on albums by artists
including Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan and Chris Isaak.

From 1996 - 1998, Dan worked at Interval Research in California, where he developed new musical
instrument controllers currently in use by Laurie Anderson and Michael Brook. In 1999, he helped
to form the first internet music recommendation service, MoodLogic, which sold to the AMG group
in May 2006. He has also served as a consultant for the U.S. Navy Underwater Weapons Station,
Apple Computer, Sirius Satellite Radio and MusicGenome. In 2000, Dan became a founding
member of McGill University's Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media and
Technology.

Dan has published more than 40 peer-reviewed scientific articles, and over 300 popular articles
about music and music technology in commercial and trade magazines, including Billboard,
Electronic Musician, Mix and Grammy. For his technical and marketing contributions to the
recording industry, he has been awarded 12 gold or platinum records, and two of his projects
received Oscar nominations. He is the author of the best-selling book 'This Is Your Brain on Music:
The Science of a Human Obsession' (Penguin, 2006) as well as the highly anticipated and newly
released 'The World in Six Songs: How the Musical Brain Created Human Song' (Dutton Adult,
2008).

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