<Ul> <Li> Openness to experience: (inventive / curious vs. consistent / cautious). Appreciation for art, emotion, adventure, unusual ideas, curiosity, and variety of experience . Openness reflects the degree of intellectual curiosity, creativity and a preference for novelty and variety a person has . It is also described as the extent to which a person is imaginative or independent and depicts a personal preference for a variety of activities over a strict routine . High openness can be perceived as unpredictability or lack of focus . Moreover, individuals with high openness are said to pursue self - actualization specifically by seeking out intense, euphoric experiences . Conversely, those with low openness seek to gain fulfillment through perseverance and are characterized as pragmatic and data - driven--sometimes even perceived to be dogmatic and closed - minded . Some disagreement remains about how to interpret and contextualize the openness factor . </Li> <Li> Conscientiousness: (efficient / organized vs. easy - going / careless). A tendency to be organized and dependable, show self - discipline, act dutifully, aim for achievement, and prefer planned rather than spontaneous behavior . High conscientiousness is often perceived as stubbornness and obsession . Low conscientiousness is associated with flexibility and spontaneity, but can also appear as sloppiness and lack of reliability . </Li> <Li> Extraversion: (outgoing / energetic vs. solitary / reserved). Energy, positive emotions, surgency, assertiveness, sociability and the tendency to seek stimulation in the company of others, and talkativeness . High extraversion is often perceived as attention - seeking, and domineering . Low extraversion causes a reserved, reflective personality, which can be perceived as aloof or self - absorbed . </Li> <Li> Agreeableness: (friendly / compassionate vs. challenging / detached). A tendency to be compassionate and cooperative rather than suspicious and antagonistic towards others . It is also a measure of one's trusting and helpful nature, and whether a person is generally well - tempered or not . High agreeableness is often seen as naive or submissive . Low agreeableness personalities are often competitive or challenging people, which can be seen as argumentativeness or untrustworthiness . </Li> <Li> Neuroticism: (sensitive / nervous vs. secure / confident). The tendency to experience unpleasant emotions easily, such as anger, anxiety, depression, and vulnerability . Neuroticism also refers to the degree of emotional stability and impulse control and is sometimes referred to by its low pole, "emotional stability". A high need for stability manifests itself as a stable and calm personality, but can be seen as uninspiring and unconcerned . A low need for stability causes a reactive and excitable personality, often very dynamic individuals, but they can be perceived as unstable or insecure . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Openness to experience: (inventive / curious vs. consistent / cautious). Appreciation for art, emotion, adventure, unusual ideas, curiosity, and variety of experience . Openness reflects the degree of intellectual curiosity, creativity and a preference for novelty and variety a person has . It is also described as the extent to which a person is imaginative or independent and depicts a personal preference for a variety of activities over a strict routine . High openness can be perceived as unpredictability or lack of focus . Moreover, individuals with high openness are said to pursue self - actualization specifically by seeking out intense, euphoric experiences . Conversely, those with low openness seek to gain fulfillment through perseverance and are characterized as pragmatic and data - driven--sometimes even perceived to be dogmatic and closed - minded . Some disagreement remains about how to interpret and contextualize the openness factor . </Li> <Li> Conscientiousness: (efficient / organized vs. easy - going / careless). A tendency to be organized and dependable, show self - discipline, act dutifully, aim for achievement, and prefer planned rather than spontaneous behavior . High conscientiousness is often perceived as stubbornness and obsession . Low conscientiousness is associated with flexibility and spontaneity, but can also appear as sloppiness and lack of reliability . </Li> <Li> Extraversion: (outgoing / energetic vs. solitary / reserved). Energy, positive emotions, surgency, assertiveness, sociability and the tendency to seek stimulation in the company of others, and talkativeness . High extraversion is often perceived as attention - seeking, and domineering . Low extraversion causes a reserved, reflective personality, which can be perceived as aloof or self - absorbed . </Li>

Conscientiousness is a 'big five' personality dimension that involves the traits of being