Canoe…it’s a word that piques many an outdoorsman’s interest, but in this article, it will represent a simple way to remember the big 5 personality traits in the form of an acronym. These traits can be used to determine where a person falls in terms of overall personality type. Most individuals fall somewhere in the middle, but there are individuals that may find themselves more towards the extreme end of a certain trait.
Below, you will find the 5 traits and a brief explanation of each of the extremes:
1. Conscientiousness –
The conscientious individual values what the future holds and is extremely concerned with performing their day to day duties to ensure that their future is not marred with any unfinished business. On the other hand, the unconscientious individual is much more spontaneous; some might even say sluggish or lazy.
2. Agreeableness –
Agreeable individuals are more flexible and friendly, while disagreeable individuals are more competitive and more interested in climbing the ladder of status.
3. Neuroticism – Often referred to as “Emotional Stability”, neuroticism describes just how much an individual displays negative emotions. Individuals that are neurotic generally display high levels of stress or anxiety, jealousy, anger, guilt, and depression, among other negatively perceived emotions.
4. Openness to New Experiences
This personality factor determines how open a person is to new ideas and experiences. Individuals that are not very open often seem very practical, while those who are very open may seem daring or even somewhat of a risk taker.
5. ExtraversionExtraverts are very social individuals, while introverts prefer spending time alone.
Did you see yourself in these categories? Some may have been a bit difficult to determine. If so, it’s likely because you fall somewhere in the middle, as do many individuals.