The five factor model was based on a combination of and approaches to studying personality taxonomies.

Lexical and statistical were the approaches combined as the five-factor model to studying personality taxonomies. The five wide personality traits designated by the theory are openness, conscientiousness, extraversion (also called extroversion), agreeableness, and neuroticism.

EXPLANATION:

The description of those five categories are as follows:

•Openness

This feature accentuates qualities such as insight and imagination. People whose trait is high in openness also tend to have broad interests. They want to know about the world and other people and want to learn new things and appreciate new experiences. People whose trait is high in openness tend to be more creative and adventurous. People whose trait is low in openness are usually far more traditional and may perhaps struggle with the abstract idea.

•Conscientiousness

Standard features of this category involve high levels of attention, good instinct control, and goal-directed behavior. Very conscientious people tend to be systematized and pay attention to details. They plan in advance, contemplate how their actions influence others and are aware of deadlines.

•Extraversion

Extraversion (or extroversion) is categorized by stimulation, assertiveness, talkativeness, sociability, and high levels of emotional expression. People whose extroversion are high are the people who tend to get energy in social situations and easily get new friends. Surrounded by the people supports them feel excited and energized. People whose extraversion (or introverts) is low tend to be more introverted and have less energy to spend in social settings. Social events can be felt difficult and introverts usually need a silence period and silence to "recharge."

•Agreeableness

This personality category involves attributes such as trust, kindness, affection, altruism, and other prosocial behaviors. People whose agreeableness is high tend to be more cooperative, while those whose agreeableness is low tend to be even manipulative sometimes and more competitive.

•Neuroticism

Neuroticism is a personality characteristic described by sadness, emotional instability, and depression. People who are high in this personal characteristic tend to feel changes in mood, anxiety, sadness, and irritability. Those whose neuroticism low tends to be emotionally resilient and more stable.

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KEYWORDS: Personality taxonomies, five-factor model, lexical and statistical  

Subject  : Social Studies

Class  : 7-9

Sub-Chapter: Personality

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