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Lets take a personality test!

Posted by NubWizard
Tags: psychology, five factor, personal, tests.personality

One of my favorite topics in Psychology is personality and there happens to be a very good Five Factor test that is free to the public domain with all 3,000+ items available for download. Some notes about the IPIP NEO-PI:

Purpose of this On-Line Inventory

  • The primary purpose of this on line inventory is to educate the public about the five factor model of personality.
  • More specifically, the report explains the likely consequences of one's standing on five broad personality domains.
  • These broad domains cover normal differences in personality that should be obvious to people who know you well.
  • Secondarily, this inventory estimates your standing on the 5 broad domains and 30 subdomains of personality.
  • The inventory does not reveal hidden, secret information about you nor does it assess serious psychological disorders.
  • The report is designed to be objective, not pleasing or flattering.
  • Measurement error, misunderstandings, carelessness, and mischievous responding can invalidate the report.
  • If knowledgeable acquaintances disagree with the test results, then the results are wrong.

Link to the questionnaire:
https://www.personal.psu.edu/~j5j/IPIP/

More about the International Personality Item Pool:

https://ipip.ori.org/

31 comments

  1. NubWizard
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    Here are what the different facets mean: Extraversion Facets Friendliness. Friendly people genuinely like other people and openly demonstrate positive feelings toward others. They make friends...

    Here are what the different facets mean:

    Extraversion Facets

    • Friendliness. Friendly people genuinely like other people and openly demonstrate positive feelings toward others. They make friends quickly and it is easy for them to form close, intimate relationships. Low scorers on Friendliness are not necessarily cold and hostile, but they do not reach out to others and are perceived as distant and reserved. Your level of friendliness is average.
    • Gregariousness. Gregarious people find the company of others pleasantly stimulating and rewarding. They enjoy the excitement of crowds. Low scorers tend to feel overwhelmed by, and therefore actively avoid, large crowds. They do not necessarily dislike being with people sometimes, but their need for privacy and time to themselves is much greater than for individuals who score high on this scale.
    • Assertiveness. High scorers Assertiveness like to speak out, take charge, and direct the activities of others. They tend to be leaders in groups. Low scorers tend not to talk much and let others control the activities of groups.
    • Activity Level. Active individuals lead fast-paced, busy lives. They move about quickly, energetically, and vigorously, and they are involved in many activities. People who score low on this scale follow a slower and more leisurely, relaxed pace. Your activity level is average.
    • Excitement-Seeking. High scorers on this scale are easily bored without high levels of stimulation. They love bright lights and hustle and bustle. They are likely to take risks and seek thrills. Low scorers are overwhelmed by noise and commotion and are adverse to thrill-seeking. Your level of excitement-seeking is average.
    • Cheerfulness. This scale measures positive mood and feelings, not negative emotions (which are a part of the Neuroticism domain). Persons who score high on this scale typically experience a range of positive feelings, including happiness, enthusiasm, optimism, and joy. Low scorers are not as prone to such energetic, high spirits. Your level of positive emotions is high.

    Agreeableness Facets

    • Trust. A person with high trust assumes that most people are fair, honest, and have good intentions. Persons low in trust see others as selfish, devious, and potentially dangerous.
    • Morality. High scorers on this scale see no need for pretense or manipulation when dealing with others and are therefore candid, frank, and sincere. Low scorers believe that a certain amount of deception in social relationships is necessary. People find it relatively easy to relate to the straightforward high-scorers on this scale. They generally find it more difficult to relate to the unstraightforward low-scorers on this scale. It should be made clear that low scorers are not unprincipled or immoral; they are simply more guarded and less willing to openly reveal the whole truth.
    • Altruism. Altruistic people find helping other people genuinely rewarding. Consequently, they are generally willing to assist those who are in need. Altruistic people find that doing things for others is a form of self-fulfillment rather than self-sacrifice. Low scorers on this scale do not particularly like helping those in need. Requests for help feel like an imposition rather than an opportunity for self-fulfillment.
    • Cooperation. Individuals who score high on this scale dislike confrontations. They are perfectly willing to compromise or to deny their own needs in order to get along with others. Those who score low on this scale are more likely to intimidate others to get their way.
    • Modesty. High scorers on this scale do not like to claim that they are better than other people. In some cases this attitude may derive from low self-confidence or self-esteem. Nonetheless, some people with high self-esteem find immodesty unseemly. Those who are willing to describe themselves as superior tend to be seen as disagreeably arrogant by other people.
    • Sympathy. People who score high on this scale are tenderhearted and compassionate. They feel the pain of others vicariously and are easily moved to pity. Low scorers are not affected strongly by human suffering. They pride themselves on making objective judgments based on reason. They are more concerned with truth and impartial justice than with mercy.

    Conscientiousness Facets

    • Self-Efficacy. Self-Efficacy describes confidence in one's ability to accomplish things. High scorers believe they have the intelligence (common sense), drive, and self-control necessary for achieving success. Low scorers do not feel effective, and may have a sense that they are not in control of their lives.
    • Orderliness. Persons with high scores on orderliness are well-organized. They like to live according to routines and schedules. They keep lists and make plans. Low scorers tend to be disorganized and scattered. Your level of orderliness is average.
    • Dutifulness. This scale reflects the strength of a person's sense of duty and obligation. Those who score high on this scale have a strong sense of moral obligation. Low scorers find contracts, rules, and regulations overly confining. They are likely to be seen as unreliable or even irresponsible.
    • Achievement-Striving. Individuals who score high on this scale strive hard to achieve excellence. Their drive to be recognized as successful keeps them on track toward their lofty goals. They often have a strong sense of direction in life, but extremely high scores may be too single-minded and obsessed with their work. Low scorers are content to get by with a minimal amount of work, and might be seen by others as lazy.
    • Self-Discipline. Self-discipline-what many people call will-power-refers to the ability to persist at difficult or unpleasant tasks until they are completed. People who possess high self-discipline are able to overcome reluctance to begin tasks and stay on track despite distractions. Those with low self-discipline procrastinate and show poor follow-through, often failing to complete tasks-even tasks they want very much to complete.
    • Cautiousness. Cautiousness describes the disposition to think through possibilities before acting. High scorers on the Cautiousness scale take their time when making decisions. Low scorers often say or do first thing that comes to mind without deliberating alternatives and the probable consequences of those alternatives.

    Neuroticism Facets

    • Anxiety. The "fight-or-flight" system of the brain of anxious individuals is too easily and too often engaged. Therefore, people who are high in anxiety often feel like something dangerous is about to happen. They may be afraid of specific situations or be just generally fearful. They feel tense, jittery, and nervous. Persons low in Anxiety are generally calm and fearless.
    • Anger. Persons who score high in Anger feel enraged when things do not go their way. They are sensitive about being treated fairly and feel resentful and bitter when they feel they are being cheated. This scale measures the tendency to feel angry; whether or not the person expresses annoyance and hostility depends on the individual's level on Agreeableness. Low scorers do not get angry often or easily.
    • Depression. This scale measures the tendency to feel sad, dejected, and discouraged. High scorers lack energy and have difficult initiating activities. Low scorers tend to be free from these depressive feelings.
    • Self-Consciousness. Self-conscious individuals are sensitive about what others think of them. Their concern about rejection and ridicule cause them to feel shy and uncomfortable around others. They are easily embarrassed and often feel ashamed. Their fears that others will criticize or make fun of them are exaggerated and unrealistic, but their awkwardness and discomfort may make these fears a self-fulfilling prophecy. Low scorers, in contrast, do not suffer from the mistaken impression that everyone is watching and judging them. They do not feel nervous in social situations.
    • Immoderation. Immoderate individuals feel strong cravings and urges that they have have difficulty resisting. They tend to be oriented toward short-term pleasures and rewards rather than long- term consequences. Low scorers do not experience strong, irresistible cravings and consequently do not find themselves tempted to overindulge.
    • Vulnerability. High scorers on Vulnerability experience panic, confusion, and helplessness when under pressure or stress. Low scorers feel more poised, confident, and clear-thinking when stressed.

    Openness Facets

    • Imagination. To imaginative individuals, the real world is often too plain and ordinary. High scorers on this scale use fantasy as a way of creating a richer, more interesting world. Low scorers are on this scale are more oriented to facts than fantasy. Your level of imagination is high.
    • Artistic Interests. High scorers on this scale love beauty, both in art and in nature. They become easily involved and absorbed in artistic and natural events. They are not necessarily artistically trained nor talented, although many will be. The defining features of this scale are interest in, and appreciation of natural and artificial beauty. Low scorers lack aesthetic sensitivity and interest in the arts.
    • Emotionality. Persons high on Emotionality have good access to and awareness of their own feelings. Low scorers are less aware of their feelings and tend not to express their emotions openly.
    • Adventurousness. High scorers on adventurousness are eager to try new activities, travel to foreign lands, and experience different things. They find familiarity and routine boring, and will take a new route home just because it is different. Low scorers tend to feel uncomfortable with change and prefer familiar routines.
    • Intellect. Intellect and artistic interests are the two most important, central aspects of openness to experience. High scorers on Intellect love to play with ideas. They are open-minded to new and unusual ideas, and like to debate intellectual issues. They enjoy riddles, puzzles, and brain teasers. Low scorers on Intellect prefer dealing with either people or things rather than ideas. They regard intellectual exercises as a waste of time. Intellect should not be equated with intelligence. Intellect is an intellectual style, not an intellectual ability, although high scorers on Intellect score slightly higher than low-Intellect individuals on standardized intelligence tests.
    • Liberalism. Psychological liberalism refers to a readiness to challenge authority, convention, and traditional values. In its most extreme form, psychological liberalism can even represent outright hostility toward rules, sympathy for law-breakers, and love of ambiguity, chaos, and disorder. Psychological conservatives prefer the security and stability brought by conformity to tradition. Psychological liberalism and conservatism are not identical to political affiliation, but certainly incline individuals toward certain political parties.
    10 votes
  2. [6]
    TheOxAndMoon
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    Edit: I think I might take it again. I was hesitant to place myself at any extreme throughout the test. This probably made my results less accurate than they should have been. Anyone else...

    Edit: I think I might take it again. I was hesitant to place myself at any extreme throughout the test. This probably made my results less accurate than they should have been. Anyone else experience this?

    I took the long version.

    EXTRAVERSION 62
    Friendliness 78
    Gregariousness 39
    Assertiveness 82
    Activity Level 40
    Excitement-Seeking 32
    Cheerfulness 72
    Your score on Extraversion is average, indicating you are neither a subdued loner nor a jovial chatterbox. You enjoy time with others but also time alone.

    AGREEABLENESS 83
    Trust 78
    Morality 70
    Altruism 73
    Cooperation 76
    Modesty 42
    Sympathy 93
    Your high level of Agreeableness indicates a strong interest in others' needs and well-being. You are pleasant, sympathetic, and cooperative.

    CONSCIENTIOUSNESS 42
    Self-Efficacy 51
    Orderliness 27
    Dutifulness 63
    Achievement-Striving 54
    Self-Discipline 24
    Cautiousness 57
    Your score on Conscientiousness is average. This means you are reasonably reliable, organized, and self-controlled.

    NEUROTICISM 28
    Anxiety 11
    Anger 42
    Depression 9
    Self-Consciousness 24
    Immoderation 88
    Vulnerability 37
    Your score on Neuroticism is low, indicating that you are exceptionally calm, composed and unflappable. You do not react with intense emotions, even to situations that most people would describe as stressful.

    OPENNESS 34
    Imagination 38
    Artistic Interests 63
    Emotionality 58
    Adventurousness 51
    Intellect 29
    Liberalism 11
    Your score on Openness to Experience is average, indicating you enjoy tradition but are willing to try new things. Your thinking is neither simple nor complex. To others you appear to be a well-educated person but not an intellectual.

    Some thoughts:

    • I come to the opposite conclusion of the test regarding my appearance to others as an intellectual. Many people tell me I seem like an intellectual, when I don't really feel that well-educated at all.
    • I also don't know why I scored so low on imagination. I answered consistently that I have a vivid imagination, but only got a 38.
    • I must have made a mistake in the conscientiousness section. I thought I answered all of the questions to show that I leave my room messy, am disorganized, and rarely plan ahead. I'm usually on time, but the rest of the blurb doesn't really make sense.

    Fun test!

    4 votes
    1. [5]
      NubWizard
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      It looks like your levels of liberalism is on the lower end of what I have seen so far in the comments, would you say the test is accurate in that regards? Not to put you on the spot, but I would...

      It looks like your levels of liberalism is on the lower end of what I have seen so far in the comments, would you say the test is accurate in that regards?

      Not to put you on the spot, but I would definitely be interested to see if you have any examples or perspectives of things where this trait can be contrasted in real life and online!

      1. [2]
        TheOxAndMoon
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        Yeah, that's pretty accurate. I am a practicing Catholic, and a fan of the US constitution. Not necessarily a fan of the USA's actions all the time, nor am I in any way pleased with our current...

        Yeah, that's pretty accurate. I am a practicing Catholic, and a fan of the US constitution. Not necessarily a fan of the USA's actions all the time, nor am I in any way pleased with our current president; I'd consider myself center-right.

        3 votes
        1. NubWizard
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          Thanks for the response! That makes sense!

          Thanks for the response!

          That makes sense!

          1 vote
      2. [2]
        demifiend
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        In fairness, the test makes a point of noting that psychological liberalism isn't necessarily the same as political liberalism.

        In fairness, the test makes a point of noting that psychological liberalism isn't necessarily the same as political liberalism.

        1 vote
        1. NubWizard
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          Oh I know, I'm really curious on the preference of security/stability brought by conformity or tradition. I rated highly on the scale and I know I am one of the first to challenge rules and not...

          Oh I know, I'm really curious on the preference of security/stability brought by conformity or tradition.

          I rated highly on the scale and I know I am one of the first to challenge rules and not really care too much about tradition.

          So really I'm wanting to see if they have any examples so I can better understand what it looks and feels like from their perspective.

          1 vote
  3. [2]
    Litmus2336
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    EXTRAVERSION2 ..Friendliness7 ..Gregariousness1 ..Assertiveness54 ..Activity Level60 ..Excitement-Seeking1 ..Cheerfulness1 AGREEABLENESS23 ..Trust16 ..Morality29 ..Altruism33 ..Cooperation80...

    EXTRAVERSION 2
    ..Friendliness 7
    ..Gregariousness 1
    ..Assertiveness 54
    ..Activity Level 60
    ..Excitement-Seeking 1
    ..Cheerfulness 1

    AGREEABLENESS 23
    ..Trust 16
    ..Morality 29
    ..Altruism 33
    ..Cooperation 80
    ..Modesty 26
    ..Sympathy 13

    CONSCIENTIOUSNESS 58
    ..Self-Efficacy 13
    ..Orderliness 41
    ..Dutifulness 41
    ..Achievement-Striving 91
    ..Self-Discipline 47
    ..Cautiousness 80

    NEUROTICISM 97
    ..Anxiety 99
    ..Anger 75
    ..Depression 99
    ..Self-Consciousness 83
    ..Immoderation 58
    ..Vulnerability 92

    OPENNESS 37
    ..Imagination 1
    ..Artistic Interests 60
    ..Emotionality 75
    ..Adventurousness 11
    ..Intellect 70
    ..Liberalism 71

    Lol I'm an awful person who also is neurotic and got a 99% in "anxiety" and "depression." Truuu

    4 votes
    1. cain
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      Mine was about exactly yours. Super low on Extraversion super high on Neuroticism. Pretty average on the rest. I'm not crazy! I swear!

      Mine was about exactly yours. Super low on Extraversion super high on Neuroticism. Pretty average on the rest.

      I'm not crazy! I swear!

      2 votes
  4. CALICO
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    I took the short one, and tried to not overthink any of the questions. Just went with my gut. DOMAIN/Facet Score EXTRAVERSION 57 Friendliness 56 Gregariousness 64 Assertiveness 44 Activity Level...

    I took the short one, and tried to not overthink any of the questions. Just went with my gut.

    DOMAIN/Facet Score
    EXTRAVERSION 57
    Friendliness 56
    Gregariousness 64
    Assertiveness 44
    Activity Level 49
    Excitement-Seeking 56
    Cheerfulness 57

    Your score on Extraversion is average, indicating you are neither a subdued loner nor a jovial chatterbox. You enjoy time with others but also time alone.

    DOMAIN/Facet Score
    AGREEABLENESS 94
    Trust 99
    Morality 72
    Altruism 89
    Cooperation 72
    Modesty 45
    Sympathy 95

    Your high level of Agreeableness indicates a strong interest in others' needs and well-being. You are pleasant, sympathetic, and cooperative.

    DOMAIN/Facet Score
    CONSCIENTIOUSNESS 46
    Self-Efficacy 80
    Orderliness 49
    Dutifulness 28
    Achievement-Striving 26
    Self-Discipline 57
    Cautiousness 47

    Your score on Conscientiousness is average. This means you are reasonably reliable, organized, and self-controlled.

    DOMAIN/Facet Score
    NEUROTICISM 76
    Anxiety 73
    Anger 35
    Depression 55
    Self-Consciousness 89
    Immoderation 58
    Vulnerability 97

    Your score on Neuroticism is high, indicating that you are easily upset, even by what most people consider the normal demands of living. People consider you to be sensitive and emotional.

    DOMAIN/Facet Score
    OPENNESS 92
    Imagination 89
    Artistic Interests 78
    Emotionality 54
    Adventurousness 48
    Intellect 87
    Liberalism 97

    Your score on Openness to Experience is high, indicating you enjoy novelty, variety, and change. You are curious, imaginative, and creative.

    I agree with just about all of this, although I disagree on a couple points. I'll be taking the long one this evening, and will spend more time on the questions. I'll edit the tables to include the numbers from that once I've done it. I think it would be interesting to see the difference between the two.

    3 votes
  5. [2]
    Kijafa
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    Took me a minute to get some nice formatting in here. DOMAIN/Facet Score EXTRAVERSION 73 Friendliness 74 Gregariousness 70 Assertiveness 56 Activity Level 40 Excitement-Seeking 77 Cheerfulness 77...

    Took me a minute to get some nice formatting in here.

    DOMAIN/Facet Score
    EXTRAVERSION 73
    Friendliness 74
    Gregariousness 70
    Assertiveness 56
    Activity Level 40
    Excitement-Seeking 77
    Cheerfulness 77
    Your score on Extraversion is high, indicating you are sociable, outgoing, energetic, and lively. You prefer to be around people much of the time.
    DOMAIN/Facet Score
    AGREEABLENESS 56
    Trust 51
    Morality 27
    Altruism 68
    Cooperation 41
    Modesty 62
    Sympathy 74
    Your level of Agreeableness is average, indicating some concern with others' Needs, but, generally, unwillingness to sacrifice yourself for others.
    DOMAIN/Facet Score
    CONSCIENTIOUSNESS 45
    Self-Efficacy 70
    Orderliness 7
    Dutifulness 51
    Achievement-Striving 38
    Self-Discipline 57
    Cautiousness 67
    Your score on Conscientiousness is average. This means you are reasonably reliable, organized, and self-controlled.
    DOMAIN/Facet Score
    NEUROTICISM 19
    Anxiety 30
    Anger 12
    Depression 20
    #Self-Consciousness 16
    Immoderation 68
    Vulnerability 20
    Your score on Neuroticism is low, indicating that you are exceptionally calm, composed and unflappable. You do not react with intense emotions, even to situations that most people would describe as stressful.
    DOMAIN/Facet Score
    OPENNESS 78
    Imagination 65
    Interests 86
    Emotionality 32
    Adventurousness 66
    Intellect 75
    Liberalism 79
    Your score on Openness to Experience is high, indicating you enjoy novelty, variety, and change. You are curious, imaginative, and creative.

    Thoughts

    • My immoderation score is high mainly because I like food (too much). When it comes to pretty much everything else in my life that is pleasure-seeking, I'm pretty moderate.

    • I agree with pretty much everything else though. Which makes sense, as this is basically just putting how you view yourself into words/numbers.

    3 votes
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      1. Lynx
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        There's an issue for that, go give it a thumbs up if you haven't already ;)

        There's an issue for that, go give it a thumbs up if you haven't already ;)

        1 vote
  6. StellarV
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    So I took the long test. Domain/Facet Score EXTRAVERSION 36 Friendliness 28 Gregariousness 60 Assertiveness 53 Activity Level 26 Excitement-Seeking 51 Cheerfulness 17 Your score on Extraversion is...

    So I took the long test.

    Domain/Facet Score
    EXTRAVERSION 36
    Friendliness 28
    Gregariousness 60
    Assertiveness 53
    Activity Level 26
    Excitement-Seeking 51
    Cheerfulness 17

    Your score on Extraversion is average, indicating you are neither a subdued loner nor a jovial chatterbox. You enjoy time with others but also time alone.

    Domain/Facet Score
    AGREEABLENESS 27
    Trust 2
    Morality 17
    Altruism 24
    Cooperation 57
    Modesty 39
    Sympathy 84

    Your score on Agreeableness is low, indicating less concern with others' needs Than with your own. People see you as tough, critical, and uncompromising.

    Domain/Facet Score
    CONSCIENTIOUSNESS 38
    Self-Efficacy 38
    Orderliness 53
    Dutifulness 21
    Achievement-Striving 16
    Self-Discipline 34
    Cautiousness 76

    Your score on Conscientiousness is average. This means you are reasonably reliable, organized, and self-controlled.

    Domain/Facet Score
    NEUROTICISM 59
    Anxiety 60
    Anger 27
    Depression 85
    Self-Consciousness 58
    Immoderation 54
    Vulnerability 53

    Your score on Neuroticism is average, indicating that your level of emotional reactivity is typical of the general population. Stressful and frustrating situations are somewhat upsetting to you, but you are generally able to get over these feelings and cope with these situations.

    Domain/Facet Score
    OPENNESS 75
    Imagination 42
    Artistic Interests 72
    Emotionality 12
    Adventurousness 80
    Intellect 70
    Liberalism 99

    Your score on Openness to Experience is high, indicating you enjoy novelty, variety, and change. You are curious, imaginative, and creative.

    Thoughts

    • I feel like my low agreeability is symptomatic of my depression to be honest. I'm having a bit of an existential crisis and it makes it feel like I'm the main character of my own personal experience and everyone else are supporting characters. Honestly I'm a little worried about it being considered sociopathic but I don't know.
    • It's interesting that the depression score is so high but my overall neuroticism is average. I guess the fact that I tend to bury my emotions is what does that although I'm sure it's not healthy.
    3 votes
  7. Gaywallet
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    EXTRAVERSION80 ..Friendliness94 ..Gregariousness92 ..Assertiveness88 ..Activity Level38 ..Excitement-Seeking26 ..Cheerfulness66 Your score on Extraversion is high, indicating you are sociable,...

    EXTRAVERSION 80
    ..Friendliness 94
    ..Gregariousness 92
    ..Assertiveness 88
    ..Activity Level 38
    ..Excitement-Seeking 26
    ..Cheerfulness 66

    Your score on Extraversion is high, indicating you are sociable, outgoing, energetic, and lively. You prefer to be around people much of the time.

    AGREEABLENESS 98
    ..Trust 79
    ..Morality 89
    ..Altruism 89
    ..Cooperation 80
    ..Modesty 89
    ..Sympathy 95

    Your high level of Agreeableness indicates a strong interest in others' needs and well-being. You are pleasant, sympathetic, and cooperative.

    CONSCIENTIOUSNESS 86
    ..Self-Efficacy 90
    ..Orderliness 87
    ..Dutifulness 54
    ..Achievement-Striving 46
    ..Self-Discipline 77
    ..Cautiousness 92

    Your score on Conscientiousness is high. This means you set clear goals and pursue them with determination. People regard you as reliable and hard-working.

    NEUROTICISM 5
    ..Anxiety 1
    ..Anger 8
    ..Depression 63
    ..Self-Consciousness 1
    ..Immoderation 38
    ..Vulnerability 6

    Your score on Neuroticism is low, indicating that you are exceptionally calm, composed and unflappable. You do not react with intense emotions, even to situations that most people would describe as stressful.

    OPENNESS 40
    ..Imagination 1
    ..Artistic Interests 40
    ..Emotionality 2
    ..Adventurousness 78
    ..Intellect 79
    ..Liberalism 99

    Your score on Openness to Experience is average, indicating you enjoy tradition but are willing to try new things. Your thinking is neither simple nor complex. To others you appear to be a well-educated person but not an intellectual.

    3 votes
  8. [7]
    pamymaf
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    EXTRAVERSION 67 Friendliness 49 Gregariousness 67 Assertiveness 37 Activity Level 73 Excitement-Seeking 87 Cheerfulness 50 Your score on Extraversion is average, indicating you are neither a...
    EXTRAVERSION 67
    Friendliness 49
    Gregariousness 67
    Assertiveness 37
    Activity Level 73
    Excitement-Seeking 87
    Cheerfulness 50

    Your score on Extraversion is average, indicating you are neither a subdued loner nor a jovial chatterbox. You enjoy time with others but also time alone.

    AGREEABLENESS 59
    Trust 76
    Morality 3
    Altruism 79
    Cooperation 82
    Modesty 40
    Sympathy 55

    Your level of Agreeableness is average, indicating some concern with others' Needs, but, generally, unwillingness to sacrifice yourself for others.

    CONSCIENTIOUSNESS 1
    Self-Efficacy 9
    Orderliness 2
    Dutifulness 1
    Achievement-Striving 3
    Self-Discipline 7
    Cautiousness 1

    Your score on Conscientiousness is low, indicating you like to live for the moment and do what feels good now. Your work tends to be careless and disorganized.

    NEUROTICISM 75
    Anxiety 68
    Anger 27
    Depression 89
    Self-Consciousness 48
    Immoderation 97
    Vulnerability 62

    Your score on Neuroticism is high, indicating that you are easily upset, even by what most people consider the normal demands of living. People consider you to be sensitive and emotional.

    OPENNESS 71
    Imagination 43
    Artistic Interests 11
    Emotionality 81
    Adventurousness 61
    Intellect 76
    Liberalism 97

    Your score on Openness to Experience is high, indicating you enjoy novelty, variety, and change. You are curious, imaginative, and creative.

    I agree on all of this, although I did have to reread what they mean by 'Morality'.

    High scorers on this scale see no need for pretense or manipulation when dealing with others and are therefore candid, frank, and sincere. Low scorers believe that a certain amount of deception in social relationships is necessary. People find it relatively easy to relate to the straightforward high-scorers on this scale. They generally find it more difficult to relate to the unstraightforward low-scorers on this scale. It should be made clear that low scorers are not unprincipled or immoral; they are simply more guarded and less willing to openly reveal the whole truth. Your level of morality is low.

    I do believe that there's a level of deception that is present in almost all relationships of any kind. I don't think all deception is negative, just that it exists as a byproduct. If you fancy a person, you want them to see your best 'you'. And I definitely don't want strangers or even certain friends to see part of my life.

    3 votes
    1. [6]
      NubWizard
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      You may be interested in the concept of self-monitoring! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-monitoring?wprov=sfla1 I would bet there is overlap between the personality facet of morality and...

      I do believe that there's a level of deception that is present in almost all relationships of any kind. I don't think all deception is negative, just that it exists as a byproduct. If you fancy a person, you want them to see your best 'you'. And I definitely don't want strangers or even certain friends to see part of my life.

      You may be interested in the concept of self-monitoring!

      https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-monitoring?wprov=sfla1

      I would bet there is overlap between the personality facet of morality and levels of self-monitoring.

      2 votes
      1. [5]
        pamymaf
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        Oh I agree whole heartedly, and this is something that I do consciously. There's no need for me to show any indication that I enjoy partying to my coworkers, no need for my non-tech friends to...

        Oh I agree whole heartedly, and this is something that I do consciously. There's no need for me to show any indication that I enjoy partying to my coworkers, no need for my non-tech friends to hear me rant about the latest tech news, and no need for my family to see chunks of my personal life. This just seems like common sense.

        Though my abstraction of relationships goes a bit farther. My view of relationships is that there is something that I bring to the table that makes the other member feel something positive. Maybe I listen better than their other friends when talking about relationships, maybe they don't have other tech friends, maybe it's because I know just what questions to ask to make them think. And theoretically, they bring something positive to my life. In the best relationships, the same thing stimulates and improves happiness for both parties. But in a situation where it doesn't, it turns into "I do this for you so you'll stay and be/do X for me."

        For instance, I have a friend where physical touch isn't taboo. I know that he gets easily distracted and needs multiple inputs in order to be fully entertained. So if I'm doing something like helping roommate preparing dinner, I'll take the breaks between helping to do things like scratch behind his ears. I know he enjoys it, it doesn't cost me anything (besides a moment of my time and a hand wash), and it keeps him entertained. And if he's entertained, he'll be happier about staying in the house until I'm done with dinner. And if he's happier, he'll be more willing to talk longer and do it again another day. I see this as second nature and I see everyone doing it. But when I bring it up to some people, they act appalled that I see it this way.

        3 votes
        1. [4]
          NubWizard
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          This is very wholesome and exhibits some pretty strong empathy. The world needs more people like you!

          My view of relationships is that there is something that I bring to the table that makes the other member feel something positive. Maybe I listen better than their other friends when talking about relationships, maybe they don't have other tech friends, maybe it's because I know just what questions to ask to make them think. And theoretically, they bring something positive to my life. In the best relationships, the same thing stimulates and improves happiness for both parties. But in a situation where it doesn't, it turns into "I do this for you so you'll stay and be/do X for me."

          This is very wholesome and exhibits some pretty strong empathy. The world needs more people like you!

          1 vote
          1. [3]
            pamymaf
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            I.. Have honestly never thought of it that way. I've always thought logic = cold. I guess it is empathetic and wholesome, even though I do nice things for people so they'll do nice things for me?

            I.. Have honestly never thought of it that way. I've always thought logic = cold. I guess it is empathetic and wholesome, even though I do nice things for people so they'll do nice things for me?

            1 vote
            1. [2]
              NubWizard
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              If I had to take a guess, I would say that this occurrence is pretty rare considering the huge amounts of interactions we have on a daily basis. I think it only become unwholesome when this is...

              But in a situation where it doesn't, it turns into "I do this for you so you'll stay and be/do X for me."

              If I had to take a guess, I would say that this occurrence is pretty rare considering the huge amounts of interactions we have on a daily basis.

              I think it only become unwholesome when this is used as a means to an end where once you have received what you wanted, you cut the empathy line.

              We all have things we want and desire, there is no doubt about it, but if the interactions you have with others gives them something they want or a need met, you are going about it much better than directly taking it.

              There is a book by Adam Grant called Give and Take where he talks about three different reciprocity styles:

              1. Givers - people who do things expecting nothing
              2. Matchers - people who do things but have something they want in return (the majority of people)
              3. Takers - people who use others as a means to an end

              I would day your reciprocity style matches the Matchers which is definitely not an inherently bad thing.

              Here is a short TED talk where Grant talks more in depth about these three types:

              https://youtu.be/YyXRYgjQXX0

              I can't provide one single academic source since Grant consolidates a lot of organizational psychogy research into his books to make it more easily digestible to lay people, nonetheless, it's a very good read and listen.

              1. pamymaf
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                I'd say calling me a Matcher in the given situation sounds right. I'll have to take a look at that TED talk when I'm able. There are definite times where I behave like a Giver, but even those I...

                I'd say calling me a Matcher in the given situation sounds right. I'll have to take a look at that TED talk when I'm able.

                There are definite times where I behave like a Giver, but even those I tend to rationalize as 'giving energy and not expecting any makes me feel good because I'm being selfless'. Most people just hear me talk about how I purposefully 'manipulate' people to make them feel good around me and jump down my throat about how bad it is to manipulate, despite the fact that they do it without thinking.

                Thank you for the resources and interesting perspective!

                1 vote
  9. [2]
    nathan
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    Interesting results... I tend to view these kinds of tests in the same light as horoscopes, but they're fun to take every once in a while. If nothing else they're a good way to look at how you...

    Interesting results... I tend to view these kinds of tests in the same light as horoscopes, but they're fun to take every once in a while. If nothing else they're a good way to look at how you view yourself.

    DOMAIN/Facet Score
    EXTRAVERSION 7
    ..Friendliness 1
    ..Gregariousness 2
    ..Assertiveness 20
    ..Activity Level 34
    ..Excitement-Seeking 37
    ..Cheerfulness 63

    AGREEABLENESS 32
    ..Trust 33
    ..Morality 27
    ..Altruism 3
    ..Cooperation 56
    ..Modesty 67
    ..Sympathy 48

    CONSCIENTIOUSNESS 14
    ..Self-Efficacy 80
    ..Orderliness 7
    ..Dutifulness 3
    ..Achievement-Striving 64
    ..Self-Discipline 1
    ..Cautiousness 24

    NEUROTICISM 40
    ..Anxiety 26
    ..Anger 18
    ..Depression 30
    ..Self-Consciousness 91
    ..Immoderation 59
    ..Vulnerability 37

    OPENNESS 40
    ..Imagination 60
    ..Artistic Interests 3
    ..Emotionality 1
    ..Adventurousness 66
    ..Intellect 75
    ..Liberalism 83

    3 votes
    1. NubWizard
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      This test should be more accurate than a horoscope as it's reliability and validity are pretty good amongst other psychology personality assessments The big one to watch out for is the MBTI. It's...

      I tend to view these kinds of tests in the same light as horoscopes, but they're fun to take every once in a while.

      This test should be more accurate than a horoscope as it's reliability and validity are pretty good amongst other psychology personality assessments

      The big one to watch out for is the MBTI. It's definitely the one that is the biggest headache for the psychology field because so many businesses use it for personnel decisions.

      Here is a blog post from an organizational psychologist that talks about the issues:

      https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/3947014

      As you can read, the MBTI is the horoscope of the personality test.

      But I will also say there is debate on the effectiveness of measuring personality through surveys rather than behavioral observations, what does it really mean to fall within the different facets, and how personality can change based on environmental factors. It's definitely not an exact science but there is an ove consensus that the Five Factor Model is a de-facto valid model of personality traits.

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    1. BuckeyeSundae
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      I enjoyed reading your results because you ended up getting almost the exact opposite of my results.

      I enjoyed reading your results because you ended up getting almost the exact opposite of my results.

      2 votes
  11. BuckeyeSundae
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    Alright, let's go. This was the long test. Extraversion EXTRAVERSION99 ..Friendliness95 ..Gregariousness99 ..Assertiveness99 ..Activity Level84 ..Excitement-Seeking55 ..Cheerfulness94 Your score...

    Alright, let's go. This was the long test.

    Extraversion

    EXTRAVERSION 99
    ..Friendliness 95
    ..Gregariousness 99
    ..Assertiveness 99
    ..Activity Level 84
    ..Excitement-Seeking 55
    ..Cheerfulness 94
    Your score on Extraversion is high, indicating you are sociable, outgoing, energetic, and lively. You prefer to be around people much of the time.

    Agreeableness

    AGREEABLENESS 7
    ..Trust 5
    ..Morality 32
    ..Altruism 52
    ..Cooperation 4
    ..Modesty 1
    ..Sympathy 48
    Your score on Agreeableness is low, indicating less concern with others' needs than with your own. People see you as tough, critical, and uncompromising.

    Conscientiousness

    CONSCIENTIOUSNESS 69
    ..Self-Efficacy 89
    ..Orderliness 40
    ..Dutifulness 51
    ..Achievement-Striving 74
    ..Self-Discipline 61
    ..Cautiousness 71
    Your score on Conscientiousness is high. This means you set clear goals and pursue them with determination. People regard you as reliable and hard-working.

    Neuroticism

    NEUROTICISM 19
    ..Anxiety 51
    ..Anger 27
    ..Depression 30
    ..Self-Consciousness 2
    ..Immoderation 39
    ..Vulnerability 9
    Your score on Neuroticism is low, indicating that you are exceptionally calm, composed and unflappable. You do not react with intense emotions, even to situations that most people would describe as stressful.

    Openness to Experience

    OPENNESS 91
    ..Imagination 44
    ..Artistic Interests 73
    ..Emotionality 78
    ..Adventurousness 89
    ..Intellect 88
    ..Liberalism 89
    Your score on Openness to Experience is high, indicating you enjoy novelty, variety, and change. You are curious, imaginative, and creative.

    Outside of some ironic and strong disagreements with this test's view on "agreeableness," it gets the general contours right.

    • I'm confrontational because I prefer to lance boils than letting them fester, not because of any special need to intimidate others to get my way. If intimidation happens, it usually comes more incidentally than intentionally. Most people I know would probably describe me as exceptionally cooperative because my goal is usually to help them succeed with their goals. But if there is a problem, I'm absolutely bringing it up as soon as it happens.
    • I'm not modest at all, but that's because all the questions tend to focus on my intellect. It is a simple truth that I have always tested safely above average in terms of traditional measures of intelligence. In that very limited sense, I am better than people. I like to tell people gently that intelligence is just a statement of processing speed, not processing accuracy. It is not in all areas or in all things, but I know what I'm good at and I know what I'm bad at. And I'm willing to tell others when asked. Yet, give me the qualifications for any job, and I'll wonder if I'm qualified even if I can check literally every qualification off on the list.
    • I have always been at the extreme end of extroversion scales, but normally that's because questions always ask whether I like being around people or alone. If I have the choice, I'd prefer being around people, but I'm not going to force myself on people and most of my friends are introverts, so there ain't always a choice. I think that ends up throwing me higher on the scale than I probably fall, but it's no secret that I energize around other people rather than while alone.
    3 votes
  12. Whom
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    Hahaha I'm a mess. EXTRAVERSION6 ..Friendliness5 ..Gregariousness18 ..Assertiveness45 ..Activity Level2 ..Excitement-Seeking17 ..Cheerfulness4 AGREEABLENESS43 ..Trust27 ..Morality64 ..Altruism26...

    Hahaha I'm a mess.

    EXTRAVERSION	6	
..Friendliness	5	
..Gregariousness	18	
..Assertiveness	45	
..Activity Level	2	
..Excitement-Seeking	17	
..Cheerfulness	4

AGREEABLENESS	43	
..Trust	27	
..Morality	64	
..Altruism	26	
..Cooperation	10	
..Modesty	45	
..Sympathy	97

CONSCIENTIOUSNESS	27	
..Self-Efficacy	9	
..Orderliness	13	
..Dutifulness	50	
..Achievement-Striving	1	
..Self-Discipline	54	
..Cautiousness	92

NEUROTICISM	96	
..Anxiety	98	
..Anger	46	
..Depression	98	
..Self-Consciousness	96	
..Immoderation	81	
..Vulnerability	99

OPENNESS	58	
..Imagination	47	
..Artistic Interests	40	
..Emotionality	58	
..Adventurousness	21	
..Intellect	55	
..Liberalism	94
    3 votes
  13. [2]
    NubWizard
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    DOMAIN/Facet Score EXTRAVERSION 50 Friendliness 49 Gregariousness 39 Assertiveness 56 Activity Level 58 Excitement-Seeking 32 Cheerfulness 67 Your score on Extraversion is average, indicating you...
    DOMAIN/Facet Score
    EXTRAVERSION 50
    Friendliness 49
    Gregariousness 39
    Assertiveness 56
    Activity Level 58
    Excitement-Seeking 32
    Cheerfulness 67

    Your score on Extraversion is average, indicating you are neither a subdued loner nor a jovial chatterbox. You enjoy time with others but also time alone.

    DOMAIN/Facet Score
    AGREEABLENESS 98
    Trust 91
    Morality 80
    Altruism 82
    Cooperation 94
    Modesty 76
    Sympathy 97

    Your high level of Agreeableness indicates a strong interest in others' needs and well-being. You are pleasant, sympathetic, and cooperative.

    DOMAIN/Facet Score
    CONSCIENTIOUSNESS 73
    Self-Efficacy 75
    Orderliness 45
    Dutifulness 75
    Achievement-Striving 64
    Self-Discipline 69
    Cautiousness 76

    Your score on Conscientiousness is high. This means you set clear goals and pursue them with determination. People regard you as reliable and hard-working.

    DOMAIN/Facet Score
    NEUROTICISM 6
    Anxiety 2
    Anger 18
    Depression 9
    Self-Consciousness 50
    Immoderation 1
    Vulnerability 20

    Your score on Neuroticism is low, indicating that you are exceptionally calm, composed and unflappable. You do not react with intense emotions, even to situations that most people would describe as stressful.

    DOMAIN/Facet Score
    OPENNESS 93
    Imagination 87
    Artistic Interests 63
    Emotionality 82
    Adventurousness 76
    Intellect 84
    Liberalism 86

    Your score on Openness to Experience is high, indicating you enjoy novelty, variety, and change. You are curious, imaginative, and creative.

    A Note on the scores and interpretation:

    This report compares NubWizard from the country USA to other adult men.

    This report estimates the individual's level on each of the five broad personality domains of the Five-Factor Model. The description of each one of the five broad domains is followed by a more detailed description of personality according to the six subdomains that comprise each domain.

    A note on terminology. Personality traits describe, relative to other people, the frequency or intensity of a person's feelings, thoughts, or behaviors. Possession of a trait is therefore a matter of degree. We might describe two individuals as extraverts, but still see one as more extraverted than the other. This report uses expressions such as "extravert" or "high in extraversion" to describe someone who is likely to be seen by others as relatively extraverted. The computer program that generates this report classifies you as low, average, or high in a trait according to whether your score is approximately in the lowest 30%, middle 40%, or highest 30% of scores obtained by people of your sex and roughly your age. Your numerical scores are reported and graphed as percentile estimates. For example, a score of "60" means that your level on that trait is estimated to be higher than 60% of persons of your sex and age.

    Please keep in mind that "low," "average," and "high" scores on a personality test are neither absolutely good nor bad. A particular level on any trait will probably be neutral or irrelevant for a great many activities, be helpful for accomplishing some things, and detrimental for accomplishing other things. As with any personality inventory, scores and descriptions can only approximate an individual's actual personality. High and low score descriptions are usually accurate, but average scores close to the low or high boundaries might misclassify you as only average. On each set of six subdomain scales it is somewhat uncommon but certainly possible to score high in some of the subdomains and low in the others. In such cases more attention should be paid to the subdomain scores than to the broad domain score. Questions about the accuracy of your results are best resolved by showing your report to people who know you well.

    2 votes
    1. NubWizard
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      So i have taken this test probably 5-6 times over the years and have found that openness and agreeableness have maintained at a pretty high level throughout that time. Since graduate school,...

      So i have taken this test probably 5-6 times over the years and have found that openness and agreeableness have maintained at a pretty high level throughout that time.

      Since graduate school,

      Extraversion is up. Cheerfulness was really the only trait I had that was at a good level. However, I haven't been around as many people as I was in school so this rise may be a result of being away from people long enough to be able to enjoy their company now.

      Neuroticism used to be higher for me as well with a anxiety and depression being my major factors. I have since quit drinking, cut back on marijuana, and gotten into mindfulness meditation. I think overall, environmental factors are a big part of this trait.

      Conscientiousness seems to be higher too but I think I will attribute that to getting older and seeing value in keeping uo with my stuff and obligations.

      2 votes
  14. demifiend
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    I took the short test, and I'm surprised I scored so low on Assertiveness and Intellect. Maybe it's because I've been sick lately. DOMAIN/Facet Score EXTRAVERSION 1 Friendliness 1 Gregariousness 1...

    I took the short test, and I'm surprised I scored so low on Assertiveness and Intellect. Maybe it's because I've been sick lately.

    DOMAIN/Facet Score
    EXTRAVERSION 1
    Friendliness 1
    Gregariousness 1
    Assertiveness 17
    Activity Level 70
    Excitement-Seeking 17
    Cheerfulness 1

    Your score on Extraversion is low, indicating you are introverted, reserved, and quiet. You enjoy solitude and solitary activities. Your socializing tends to be restricted to a few close friends.

    DOMAIN/Facet Score
    AGREEABLENESS 12
    Trust 4
    Morality 61
    Altruism 1
    Cooperation 1
    Modesty 65
    Sympathy 82

    Your score on Agreeableness is low, indicating less concern with others' needs Than with your own. People see you as tough, critical, and uncompromising.

    DOMAIN/Facet Score
    CONSCIENTIOUSNESS 46
    Self-Efficacy 52
    Orderliness 41
    Dutifulness 54
    Achievement-Striving 26
    Self-Discipline 26
    Cautiousness 80

    Your score on Conscientiousness is average. This means you are reasonably reliable, organized, and self-controlled.

    DOMAIN/Facet Score
    NEUROTICISM 50
    Anxiety 12
    Anger 68
    Depression 63
    Self-Consciousness 67
    Immoderation 58
    Vulnerability 28

    Your score on Neuroticism is average, indicating that your level of emotional reactivity is typical of the general population. Stressful and frustrating situations are somewhat upsetting to you, but you are generally able to get over these feelings and cope with these situations.

    DOMAIN/Facet Score
    OPENNESS 65
    Imagination 72
    Artistic Interests 69
    Emotionality 13
    Adventurousness 38
    Intellect 37
    Liberalism 99

    Your score on Openness to Experience is average, indicating you enjoy tradition but are willing to try new things. Your thinking is neither simple nor complex. To others you appear to be a well-educated person but not an intellectual.

    2 votes
  15. soc
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    Average on everything, except Openness, which I scored high on.

    Average on everything, except Openness, which I scored high on.

    2 votes
  16. deciduous
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    EXTRAVERSION31 ..Friendliness47 ..Gregariousness21 ..Assertiveness54 ..Activity Level38 ..Excitement-Seeking17 ..Cheerfulness46 Your score on Extraversion is low, indicating you are introverted,...

    EXTRAVERSION 31
    ..Friendliness 47
    ..Gregariousness 21
    ..Assertiveness 54
    ..Activity Level 38
    ..Excitement-Seeking 17
    ..Cheerfulness 46
    Your score on Extraversion is low, indicating you are introverted, reserved, and quiet. You enjoy solitude and solitary activities. Your socializing tends to be restricted to a few close friends.

    AGREEABLENESS 84
    ..Trust 70
    ..Morality 50
    ..Altruism 89
    ..Cooperation 87
    ..Modesty 35
    ..Sympathy 95
    Your high level of Agreeableness indicates a strong interest in others' needs and well-being. You are pleasant, sympathetic, and cooperative.

    CONSCIENTIOUSNESS 46
    ..Self-Efficacy 38
    ..Orderliness 18
    ..Dutifulness 28
    ..Achievement-Striving 35
    ..Self-Discipline 47
    ..Cautiousness 96
    Your score on Conscientiousness is average. This means you are reasonably reliable, organized, and self-controlled.

    NEUROTICISM 47
    ..Anxiety 55
    ..Anger 8
    ..Depression 63
    ..Self-Consciousness 67
    ..Immoderation 68
    ..Vulnerability 38
    Your score on Neuroticism is average, indicating that your level of emotional reactivity is typical of the general population. Stressful and frustrating situations are somewhat upsetting to you, but you are generally able to get over these feelings and cope with these situations.

    OPENNESS 86
    ..Imagination 72
    ..Artistic Interests 69
    ..Emotionality 84
    ..Adventurousness 38
    ..Intellect 79
    ..Liberalism 93
    Your score on Openness to Experience is high, indicating you enjoy novelty, variety, and change. You are curious, imaginative, and creative.

    2 votes