Openness

Definition

In psychology, openness refers to one of the five personality traits in the Big Five model. It represents a person's willingness to experience new things, their level of creativity, and their appreciation for art and beauty.

Related terms

Personality Traits:

These are characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make up an individual's personality.

Extraversion:

This is another trait from the Big Five model. It refers to how outgoing or sociable someone is.

Neuroticism:

Also part of the Big Five model. This trait measures emotional instability or anxiety levels.