12th Class Psychology Self and Personality Question Bank Self And Personality (Short)

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    Discuss five-factor model of personality.

    Answer:

    Ans.     Paul Costa and Robert MacCrae have done extensive research on all the possible personality traits. They found that all the findings indicate a set of five-factors. They are often called 'Big Five'. These factors are described below:
    1. Openness to Experience: Those who score high on this factor are imaginative, curious, open to new ideas and interested in cultural pursuits. In contrast, low scoring persons are rigid.
    2. Extroversion: It characterizes people who are socially active, assertive, outgoing, talkative, and fun a loving. It is the opposite of shy, timid and socially withdrawn.
    3. Agreeableness: This factor represents the traits of people who are helpful, co-operative, friendly, caring and nurturing. It is the opposite of hostile and being self- centered.
    4. Neuroticism: People scouring high on this factor are emotionally unstable, anxious, worried, fearful, distressed, irritable and hypertensive. Its opposite is well adjusted.
    5. Conscientiousness: Those who display a high degree of this factor are achievement-oriented, dependable, responsible, prudent, hardworking, and self-controlled. Its opposite is impulsivity.


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