In this following essay, I will be describing the background of the five-factor model and applying the chosen theory to my personality. I will also be highlighting the strengths and limitations with examples from my own background and history.
The theory that I chose to define my personality is the five-factor model of personality. This theory was developed independently by different theorists, however, Paul Costa’s and Robert McCrae’s version of the five-factor model is well-known today through the acronym ‘OCEAN’ and is discussed by most psychologists when referred to the five-factor model Reference. The five-factor model established the variabilities in an individual’s personalities through a small set of trait dimensions and in other terms …show more content…
Openness to experience trait characterizes imagination and insight. The people who are high in this trait are most likely to be more adventurous and creative. Those who are low in this trait are often expected to be more traditional and have likely chances to struggle with abstract thinking. Conscientiousness trait displays high levels of thoughtfulness, self-discipline, dutifulness and competence of an individual. Those who have a high level of conscientiousness tend to be organized and mindful about details. However, individuals who are low in conscientiousness are more likely to be disorganized and spontaneous. The extraversion trait consists of someone that is talkative, sociable and assertive. The people who are high in this trait are known to be outgoing and often gain energy in social matters. Hence, those who are low in this trait are likely to be more reserved and prefer to be around in small groups. They desire to mostly do things alone. Agreeableness trait involves characteristics such as trust, kindness, and affection. People who are high in this trait belong to be cooperative while those who are low are manipulative and competitive. The last factor from the five-factor model is Neuroticism. An individual who is emotionally unstable characterizes this factor. For example, people who are high in this trait experience mood swings, …show more content…
I was always known to be talkative and sociable when I was a child. This personality of mine was strength-full. I would be so active to talk about so many things and topic after topic. However, in the age ranging within 18 to 20, my talkative personality began to change. I realized after having the loss of close friends and suffering from depression resulted from me to have low levels of extraversion. For an example, I preferred not making friends, wanted to always be within the isolated zone, where I am able to mostly be to myself and do things on my own. I found myself less talkative and will always remain quiet until someone asked me to do
The theory that I chose to define my personality is the five-factor model of personality. This theory was developed independently by different theorists, however, Paul Costa’s and Robert McCrae’s version of the five-factor model is well-known today through the acronym ‘OCEAN’ and is discussed by most psychologists when referred to the five-factor model Reference. The five-factor model established the variabilities in an individual’s personalities through a small set of trait dimensions and in other terms …show more content…
Openness to experience trait characterizes imagination and insight. The people who are high in this trait are most likely to be more adventurous and creative. Those who are low in this trait are often expected to be more traditional and have likely chances to struggle with abstract thinking. Conscientiousness trait displays high levels of thoughtfulness, self-discipline, dutifulness and competence of an individual. Those who have a high level of conscientiousness tend to be organized and mindful about details. However, individuals who are low in conscientiousness are more likely to be disorganized and spontaneous. The extraversion trait consists of someone that is talkative, sociable and assertive. The people who are high in this trait are known to be outgoing and often gain energy in social matters. Hence, those who are low in this trait are likely to be more reserved and prefer to be around in small groups. They desire to mostly do things alone. Agreeableness trait involves characteristics such as trust, kindness, and affection. People who are high in this trait belong to be cooperative while those who are low are manipulative and competitive. The last factor from the five-factor model is Neuroticism. An individual who is emotionally unstable characterizes this factor. For example, people who are high in this trait experience mood swings, …show more content…
I was always known to be talkative and sociable when I was a child. This personality of mine was strength-full. I would be so active to talk about so many things and topic after topic. However, in the age ranging within 18 to 20, my talkative personality began to change. I realized after having the loss of close friends and suffering from depression resulted from me to have low levels of extraversion. For an example, I preferred not making friends, wanted to always be within the isolated zone, where I am able to mostly be to myself and do things on my own. I found myself less talkative and will always remain quiet until someone asked me to do