The big five personality traits can be summarized as follows:
Neuroticism – A tendency to easily experience unpleasant emotions such as anxiety, anger, or depression.
Extroversion – Energy, surgency, and the tendency to seek stimulation and the company of others.
Agreeableness – A tendency to be compassionate and cooperative rather than suspicious and antagonistic towards others.
Conscientiousness – A tendency to show self-discipline, act dutifully, and aim for achievement.
Openness to experience – Appreciation for art, emotion, adventure, and unusual ideas; imaginative and curious.
These traits are usually measured as percentile scores, with the average mark at 50%; so for example, a Conscientiousness rating in the 80th percentile indicates a greater than average sense of responsibility and orderliness, while an Extroversion rating in the 5th percentile indicates an exceptional need for solitude and quiet.
