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The Five Factor Model of Personality: OCEAN
O - Openness to new experiences
C - Conscientiousness
E - Extroversion
A - Agreeableness
N - Neuroticism
Each of the five factors may be further divided into two distinct values. These factors and values are as follows:
* conscientiousness (efficient/organized vs. extravagant/careless)
* agreeableness (friendly/compassionate vs. critical/judgmental)
* neuroticism (sensitive/nervous vs. resilient/confident)
* openness to experience (inventive/curious vs. consistent/cautious)
* extraversion (outgoing/energetic vs. solitary/reserved)
Openness
* I have a rich vocabulary.
* I have a vivid imagination.
* I have excellent ideas.
* I am quick to understand things.
* I use difficult words.
* I spend time reflecting on things.
* I am full of ideas.
* I have ease in understanding abstract ideas.
* I am interested in abstract ideas.
* I have a good imagination.
Conscientiousness
* I am always prepared.
* I pay attention to details.
* I get chores done right away.
* I follow a schedule.
* I am exacting in my work.
* I like order.
* I do not leave my belongings around.
* I do not make a mess of things.
* I put things back in their proper place.
* I do not shirk my duties.
Extraversion
* I am the life of the party.
* I feel comfortable around people.
* I start conversations.
* I talk to a lot of different people at parties.
* I do not mind being the center of attention.
* I talk a lot.
* I don’t keep to the background.
* I have a lot to say.
* I like to draw attention to myself.
* I am noisy around strangers.
Agreeableness
* I am interested in people.
* I sympathise with others' feelings.
* I have a soft heart.
* I take time out for others.
* I feel others' emotions.
* I make people feel at ease.
* I am really interested in others.
* I do not insult people.
* I am interested in other people's problems.
* I feel concern for others.
Neuroticism
* I get stressed out easily.
* I worry about things.
* I am easily disturbed.
* I get upset easily.
* I change my mood a lot.
* I have frequent mood swings.
* I get irritated easily.
* I often feel blue.
* I am relaxed most of the time.
* I often feel blue.
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