Big Five Personality Test

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How do you typically react to change?

I embrace it. New experiences are exciting!

If it involves meeting new people, I'm on board.

Change throws me off if I haven't planned for it.

It makes me uncomfortable—I prefer things to stay the same.

I can accept change if it's for the greater good.

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How do you feel about planning things ahead of time?

I need things organized and structured, so I enjoy planning ahead.

I prefer to be spontaneous.

Planning stresses me out, but being surprised stresses me out more.

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Do you enjoy socializing?

Socializing can be draining.

I cherish the chance to flex my empathy muscles.

Being around others makes me feel energized.

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If you see someone in trouble, what would you do?

I'd lend a hand and try to make a new friend in the process.

I may find it hard to drop what I'm doing.

I’d stay out of their business because it’s not my problem.

I'd do everything I could to help.

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How often do you experience intense emotional changes?

My mood tends to stay pretty consistent.

I have emotional ups and downs all the time.

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A friend asks you to try something new with them. How do you respond?

I'm always happy to spend time with friends.

Yes, I always look forward to new experiences.

My only hesitation is that they planned it instead of me.

No, new things tend to make me nervous.

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How are you with deadlines?

I structure my time well so that I never miss a deadline.

I usually procrastinate and get things done at the last minute or a bit late.

I get things done to make sure I never let anyone down.

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You’re at a party. What are you likely doing?

I’m in the center of the room getting a good laugh out of the group.

I’m hanging at the back of the room trying to observe without being noticed.

Organizing a game for everyone to play.

Having a good time but letting others claim the spotlight.

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Which type of game would you prefer to play?

One that I already know all the rules for.

One that I've never played before.

One that isn't too stressful.

One that is loud and fun.

One where I work with a team to solve a problem together.

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How do you respond to stressful situations?

By enlisting the help of others to get through it.

Pretty well—I try to be prepared for any situation.

By feeling anxious until it passes.

I keep calm and take things as they come.

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How creative are you?

I tend to be more practical and grounded in reality.

I have a great imagination, and I love exploring creative ideas.

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How would you describe your attention to detail?

I prefer to focus more on the bigger picture.

Details are very important; I aim for precision in all things.

I worry that I'm always missing something important.

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How do you react when meeting new people?

I get nervous so it’s hard for me to start a conversation with someone new.

I strike up a conversation right away.

If I'm able to prepare for the conversation I'll be fine.

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How do you typically treat others?

Like they are supporting characters in the story of my life.

I can sometimes be insensitive, but I’m working on it.

I try to always treat others with kindness and respect.

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How often do you feel sad or depressed?

Frequently

Not very often

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What’s your process when making decisions?

I make a pros and cons list and carefully think about all of my options.

Stress about it for awhile until I make a decision at random.

With the help of my closest confidantes.

I make decisions quickly, often based on a gut feeling.

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Do you get easily stressed?

Yes, and once I’m stressed, it’s hard for me to calm down.

I try to look at stress as an opportunity to grow.

No, and I can bounce back quickly when I do feel stressed.

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How do you feel about small talk?

It makes me anxious.

I'm in favor of anything that helps people get along.

I consider myself a small talk expert.

I prefer deeper conversations and find it hard to engage in small talk.

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Would your friends describe you as dependable?

Yes, I’m reliable and honor my commitments or plans.

For sure—they all consider me the organized one.

Fun? Yes. Dependable? Ehh.

Probably not. I can be a little flaky and unreliable.

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How do you feel about repetitive tasks?

Sometimes I need tasks like that to help calm me down.

I’m comfortable with repetitive tasks; routine is good.

I get bored easily and need variety whenever possible.

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Neuroticism

Your results indicate that neuroticism is your dominant trait. We all have a variety of traits and behaviors that make up our individual personalities, so even if you show dominance in neuroticism over the other traits, remember that most people don’t fall into the extreme version of any single trait.

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Conscientiousness

As a conscientious person, you're very thoughtful, spend time preparing for any situation, and tend to be organized and detail-oriented.

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Extraversion

As an extraverted person, you tend to be outgoing, thrive in social situations, and generally like to put yourself out there.

We all have a variety of traits and behaviors that make up our individual personalities. Even if you show dominance in one trait over others, most people don’t fall into the extreme version of that trait.

Personalities are complex, and most of us have a variety of traits that fall somewhere in the middle of the extremes.

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Agreeableness

As an agreeable person, you enjoy working with and helping others. People tend to think of you as kind and affectionate.

We all have a variety of traits and behaviors that make up our individual personalities. Even if you show dominance in one trait over others, most people don’t fall into the extreme version of that trait.

Personalities are complex, and most of us have a variety of traits that fall somewhere in the middle of the extremes.

At {result rank #1 percent}, {result rank #1 title} may be your dominant trait, but here is how you scored on the rest of the Big 5 traits:

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Openness to Experience

Your high degree of openness means that you're something of an explorer. You love new experiences, meeting new people, and using your imagination in the most creative ways possible.

We all have a variety of traits and behaviors that make up our individual personalities. Even if you show dominance in one trait over others, most people don’t fall into the extreme version of that trait.

Personalities are complex, and most of us have a variety of traits that fall somewhere in the middle of the extremes. You can also read on to learn more about each of the five traits.

At {result rank #1 percent}, {result rank #1 title} may be your dominant trait, but here is how you scored on the rest of the Big 5 traits:

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{result rank #3 percent} {result rank #3 title}
{result rank #4 percent} {result rank #4 title}
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Your results don’t determine the type of person you are, and a test can't uncover your whole personality, but it can help you get an understanding of yourself and the way you handle certain situations.