- Your score for openness was 60%. This is in the moderate range.
Because your score is in the midrange, it is likely that you do not stand out as either a particularly imaginative, nor a particularly conservative person. You probably do not consider yourself to be particularly creative or unconventional. You probably also do not appear especially conservative or narrow in your interests.
- Your score for Conscientiousness was high, at 75%.
Because you are high in Conscientiousness, you are probably orderly and organized. You probably consider yourself very reliable and responsible. You do not mind hard work and are persistent in pursuing your goals.
People high in Conscientiousness are more likely to be successful in their careers and less likely to develop addictions of all kinds. They have high levels of self-control and are good at resisting impulses. They usually have neat, organized homes and orderly, well-planned lives.
- Your score for Extraversion was high, at 62.5%.
Because you are high in Extraversion, you probably appear to be friendly and gregarious to other people. You show enthusiasm easily and are generally energetic. You are interested in having adventures and achieving many things in your life.
People who are high in extraversion are more likely to have many friends and an active social life. They tend to work hard to achieve power and prestige and get a special thrill from going after rewards such as money, status, or attention from others.
- Your score for Agreeableness was low, at 50%.
People who are low in Agreeableness tend to experience less empathy and put their own concerns ahead of others. Low scorers are often described as hostile, competitive, and antagonistic. They tend to have more conflictual relationships and often have conflicts with people.
Your low score in Agreeableness indicates that you put your own needs first most of the time. You may see other people as a threat to your ability to get what you want, and you often suspect ulterior motives in others. You are mostly unwilling to sacrifice your own needs in the service of other people.
- Your score for Neuroticism was high, at 73%.
High Neuroticism scorers seem to react more strongly to situations and events that have the potential to provoke negative emotions. For instance, they would be more likely to feel threatened by a stranger passing on the street, or to interpret a comment from a colleague as an insult. High Neuroticism people have emotional systems that are on high alert, looking for danger and peril at every turn.
People high in Neuroticism are also more likely to doubt themselves and their abilities. They often feel personally responsible for their own bad luck, and feel a sense of shame when things don’t turn out the way they’d like.
While Neuroticism is not generally thought of as an asset, there are positive points. People high in Neuroticism are unlikely to overlook the perils of life, and tend to be realistic about the problems and limitations in the world. There is also some evidence that Neuroticism can push people to higher levels of achievement, provided they are generally well-adjusted. It seems the fear of failure can provide an important source of motivation.