REYHAN ATASEVER METU 2012 MLD TALKS II THE BIG FIVE
Resilient? Responsive? Reactive?
Introvert? Ambivert? Extravert?
Preserver? Moderate? Explorer?
Challenger? Negotiator? Adapter?
Flexible? Balanced? Focused?
The Big Five What is Five Factor Model? Why / not FFM? Related Areas
Factor 1: Negative Emotionality(Neuroticizm) Number of stimuli to elicit negative emotions Resilient (N-) Responsive (N) Reactive (N+)
Factor 2: Extraversion Number of relations one is comfortable with Introvert (E-) Ambivert (E) Extravert (E+)
Factor 3: Openness Number of interests and depth pursued Preserver (O-) Moderate (O-) Explorer (O+)
Factor 4: Agreeableness Number of sources from which one takes one’s norms for right behavior Challenger (A-) Negotiator (A) Adapter (A+)
Factor 5: Conscientiousness Number of goals focused Flexible (C-) Balanced (C) Focused (C+)
why BIG? Five dimensions Individual personality traits Experience vs. Theory Various Applications
WHY NOT big? Experience +Individual differences Vague Individualizm – Collectivizm
Related Areas Psychology Human Resources Education
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