Technique 1.199 Determine Your Personality Traits (expanded version)

Introduction

Based on the 5 fundamental traits:

1. Openness (the degree to which a person is imaginative, curious, open to new experiences, and willing to engage with novel ideas, feelings, and values.)
2. Conscientiousness (the extent to which a person is organized, dependable, disciplined, and goal-oriented, showing a preference for planned rather than spontaneous behaviour.)
3. Extraversion (the level of sociability, assertiveness, and enthusiasm a person displays, particularly in social situations and when seeking stimulation.)
4. Agreeableness (reflects an individual’s tendency to be compassionate, kindness, cooperative, trusting, and eager to maintain social harmony.)
5. Neuroticism (the degree to which a person experiences negative emotions like anxiety, anger, or depression; lack of their general emotional stability and resilience.)

NB Each trait exists on a continuum, with individuals exhibiting varying degrees of each.

These traits are considered universal and biologically rooted, shaped by both genetics and environment, and generally stable throughout adulthood.

Quiz— (20 statements; with 4 statements per trait).

Rate how much you agree with each statement on a scale from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree):

🌊 Openness to Experience

1. You enjoy thinking about abstract ideas.

2. You are full of ideas and imagination.

3. You prefer variety over routine.

4. You enjoy art, music, and cultural experiences.

✅ Conscientiousness

5. You get chores done right away.

6. You follow a schedule and stay organized.

7. You work hard to accomplish your goals.

8. You are reliable and people can count on you.

☀️ Extraversion

9. You feel comfortable around people.

10. You start conversations easily.

11. You enjoy being the centre of attention.

12. You feel energized when you are with others.

💛 Agreeableness

13. You sympathize with others’ feelings.

14. You are interested in people’s problems.

15. You are cooperative and helpful.

16. You try to avoid conflict and get along with others.

🌧️ Neuroticism

17. You often feel anxious or worried.

18. You get irritated or upset easily.

19. You have frequent mood swings.

20. You often feel insecure or self-conscious.

Comments

The higher the score for each component suggests that you are more than likely to display those characteristics.

(source: Kendra Cherry, 2025)