The Big Five Inventory

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Directions: Here are a number of characteristics that may or may not apply to you.

For example,
do you agree that you are someone who likes to spend time with others? Please write a number
next to each statement to indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the
statement.

1. Disagree strongly
2. Disagree a little
3. Neither agree or disagree
4. Agree a little
5. Agree strongly

I see myself as someone who…

1. Is talkative 23. Tends to be lazy


2. Tends to find fault with others 24. Is emotionally stable, not easily upset
3. Does a thorough job 25. Is inventive
4. Is depressed, blues 26. Has an assertive personality
5. Is original, comes up with new ideas 27. Can be cold and aloof
6. Is reserved 28. Perseveres until the tasks is finished
7. Is helpful and unselfish with others 29. Can be moody
8. Can be somewhat careless 30. Values artistic, aesthetic experiences
9. Is relaxed, handles stress well 31. Is sometimes shy, inhibited
10. Is curious about many different things 32. Is considerate and kind to almost everyone
11. Is full of energy 33. Does things efficiently
12. Starts quarrels with others 34. Remains calm in tense situations
13. Is a reliable worker 35. Prefers work that is routine
14. Can be tense 36. Is outgoing, sociable
15. Is ingenious, a deep thinker 37. Is sometimes rude to others
16. Generates a lot of enthusiasm 38. Makes plans and follow through with them
17. Has a forgiving nature 39. Gets nervous easily
18. Tends to be disorganized 40. Likes to reflect, play with ideas
19. Worries a lot 41. Has few artistic interests
20. Has an active imagination 42. Likes to cooperate with others
21. Tends to be quiet 43. Is easily distracted
22. Is generally trusting 44. Is sophisticated in art, music, or literature

Calculate your score

Extraversion: (your response to Q1)+(6 – your response to Q6)+(your response to Q11)+(your response
to Q16)+(6 - your response to Q21)+ (your response to Q26)+ (6-your response to Q31)+( your response
to Q36)

Agreeableness: (6-your response to Q2)+( your response to Q7)+(6 - your response to Q12)+( your
response to Q17)+(your response to Q22)+(6 - your response to Q27)+( your response to Q32)+(6- your
response to Q37)+( your response to Q42)
Conscientiousness: (your response to Q3)+(6- your response to Q8)+( your response to Q13)+(6- your
response to Q18)+(6- your response to Q23)+( your response to Q28)+( your response to Q33)+( your
response to Q38)+(6- your response to Q43)

Neuroticism: (your response to Q4)+(6- your response to Q9)+( your response to Q14)+( your response
to Q19)+(6- your response to Q24)+( your response to Q29)+(6- your response to Q34)+( your response
to Q39)

Openness: (your response to Q5)+( your response to Q10)+( your response to Q15)+( your response to
Q20)+( your response to Q25)+( your response to Q30)+(6- your response to Q35)+( your response to
Q40)+(6- your response to Q41)+( your response to Q44)

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