1. The Five Factor Model of Personality

2. The Five Factor Model of Personality
This is a way of looking at and understanding personality and is based on work carried out by McCrae and Costa (2003)
Costa, P.T.,Jr. & McCrae, R.R. (1992). Revised NEO Personality Inventory (NEO-PI-R) and NEO Five-Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI) manual. Odessa, FL: Psychological Assessment Resources

3. The Five Factor Model of Personality
The five factors or dimensions are:
Neuroticism
Extroversion
Openness to experience
Agreeableness
Conscientiousness

4. The Five Factor Model of Personality
McCrae and Costa’s theory is that our personality is made up of a combination of our tendency towards each of these traits. So how we react to different situations will be unique to each individual.

5. Neuroticism
This is a tendency to experience negative emotions such as anger, anxiety or depression.
Individuals who score high in neuroticism tend to interpret ordinary situations as threatening and minor frustrations as hopelessly difficult.

6. Extroversion
Extroverts enjoy being with people and enjoy the stimulation and company of others
The tend to be enthusiastic and enjoy excitement.
In groups they like to talk and be assertive.

7. Openness to Experience
This is a general appreciation for art, emotion, adventure, unusual ideas, imagination, curiosity and variety of experience.
These individuals are often creative people who are aware of their feelings.
They are more likely to hold unconventional beliefs.

8. Agreeableness
This is a tendency to be compassionate and cooperative and a value of getting along with other people.
Agreeable people tend to be optimistic and believe other people to be basically honest, decent and trustworthy

9. Conscientiousness
This is a tendency to show self-discipline, act dutifully and aim for achievement
Individuals who show this trait tend to prefer planned behaviour rather than spontaneous behaviour.