Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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.