Costa and McCrae's Five Factor Model

Definition

The Five Factor Model is a theory in psychology that suggests there are five core personality traits, including openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Related terms

Openness:

This trait refers to an individual's willingness to try new experiences or their preference for routine.

Conscientiousness:

This trait measures how organized and responsible someone is in their daily lives.

Extraversion:

This trait describes how outgoing and sociable a person tends to be.