This document discusses personality traits and theories. It explains that personality is influenced by both nature and nurture. There is no single gene that determines traits, rather it is a complex interplay of genes, environment, and experiences. It then describes trait theory and the Big Five model of personality - extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness to experience. Each trait is defined by positive and negative characteristics. Personality comprises traits, motives, thoughts, self-concept, and feelings, while traits refer specifically to consistent behaviors. The document provides examples and assigns a performance task roleplaying the five factor model, before listing additional personality assessments for further research.

1. Page 1

2. Page 2
•Personality is
influenced by
both nature
(heredity or
genetic make-up)
and nurture
(environment).

3. Page 3
• There is no single
gene that creates a
trait. It is always a
complex combination
of genes,
environmental
exposure and
experiences and
cultural backgrounds.

4. Page 4
•Agreeableness
and openness to
experiences are
some examples
of these cross-
cultural traits.

5. Page 5
Example:
• Exhibits strong
“interpersonal
relatedness” or how their
behavior impacts
relationships, compared to
Westerners who look at
their behavior and its
impact on their personal
goals.

6. Page 6
Example:
•Asian pursuing a
career by migrating
to another country
will always consider
how this will affect
his family and social
ties at home.

7. Page 7
Example:
•Westerner on the
other hand will see
working overseas as
a career move that
will enhance career
growth.

8. Page 8

9. Page 9
Trait Theories
•Is an approach in
identifying types of
personalities based
on certain traits or
attributes, which vary
from one person to
the other.

10. Page 10
Big Five
•Extroversion
•Agreeableness
•Conscientiousness
•Neuroticism
•Openness to
Experience

11. Page 11
Extroversion
Low Scores
•Loner
•Quiet
•Passive
•Reserved
Final Scores
•Joiner
•Talkative
•Active
•Affectionate

12. Page 12
Agreeableness
Low Scores
•Suspicious
•Critical
•Ruthless
•Irritable
Final Scores
• Trusting
• Lenient
• Soft-hearted
• Good-natured

13. Page 13
Conscientiousness
Low Scores
• Negligent
• Lazy
• Disorganized
• Late
Final Scores
• Conscientious
• Hard-working
• Well-
organized
• Punctual

14. Page 14
Neuroticism
Low Scores
• Calm
• Even-tempered
• Comfortable
• Unemotional
Final Scores
• Worried
• Temperamental
• Self-conscious
• Emotional

15. Page 15
Openness to Experience
Low Scores
• Down-to-earth
• Uncreative
• Conventional
• Uncurious
Final Scores
• Imaginative
• Creative
• Original
• Curious

16. Page 16
Remember this acronym:
penness to Experience
onscientiousness
xtraversion
greeableness
euroticism

17. Page 17
These dimensions described using its most
positive traits
penness to
Experience
curiosity, interest,
imagination and
creativity to new
ideas

18. Page 18
These dimensions described using its most
positive traits
onscientiousness
planning, organizing,
hard-working,
controlling,
persevering and
punctuality

19. Page 19
These dimensions described using its most
positive traits
xtraversion
sociable, talkative,
active, outgoing and
fun-loving

20. Page 20
These dimensions described using its most
positive traits
greeableness
friendly, warm,
trusting, generous
and kind-hearted

21. Page 21
These dimensions described using its most
positive traits
euroticism
calm, relaxed and
comfortable

22. Page 22
Personality Traits
• is a disposition to
behave consistently in a
particular way, while
personality is a broader
term that comprises of
traits, motives,
thoughts, self-concept
and feelings.

23. Page 23
Performance Task # 3
•Group the class
into five and
make a short skit
about the five-
factor model.

24. Page 24
Assignment:
• Make a research about:
Rorschach Inkblot Test
Myer’s-Briggs Type
Indicator
Keirsey Temperament
Sorter