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Big Five Personality Inventory

This document appears to be a personality inventory called the Big Five Inventory (BFI). It consists of 44 statements about personal characteristics and asks respondents to rate the extent to which each statement applies to them on a 5-point scale from disagree strongly to agree strongly. The statements are designed to assess an individual's levels of extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness. Scoring instructions are provided that categorize each statement under one of the big five personality domains.

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Big Five Personality Inventory

This document appears to be a personality inventory called the Big Five Inventory (BFI). It consists of 44 statements about personal characteristics and asks respondents to rate the extent to which each statement applies to them on a 5-point scale from disagree strongly to agree strongly. The statements are designed to assess an individual's levels of extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness. Scoring instructions are provided that categorize each statement under one of the big five personality domains.

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Appendix The Big Five Inventory (BFI) Here are a number of characteristics that may or may not apply to you. For example, do you agree that you are someone who likes to spend time with others? Please write a number next to each statement to indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with that statement. Disagree strongly 1 Disagree a little 2 Neither agree nor disagree 3 Agree a little 4 Agree strongly 5

I see Myself as Someone Who... ___1. Is talkative ___2. Tends to find fault with others ___3. Does a thorough job ___4. Is depressed, blue ___5. Is original, comes up with new ideas ___6. Is reserved ___7. Is helpful and unselfish with others ___8. Can be somewhat careless ___9. Is relaxed, handles stress well ___10. Is curious about many different things ___11. Is full of energy ___12. Starts quarrels with others ___13. Is a reliable worker ___14. Can be tense ___15. Is ingenious, a deep thinker ___16. Generates a lot of enthusiasm ___17. Has a forgiving nature ___18. Tends to be disorganized ___19. Worries a lot ___20. Has an active imagination ___21. Tends to be quiet ___22. Is generally trusting ___23. Tends to be lazy ___24. Is emotionally stable, not easily upset ___25. Is inventive ___26. Has an assertive personality ___27. Can be cold and aloof ___28. Perseveres until the task is finished ___29. Can be moody ___30. Values artistic, aesthetic experiences ___31. Is sometimes shy, inhibited ___32. Is considerate and kind to almost everyone ___33. Does things efficiently ___34. Remains calm in tense situations ___35. Prefers work that is routine ___36. Is outgoing, sociable ___37. Is sometimes rude to others ___38. Makes plans and follows through with them ___39. Gets nervous easily ___40. Likes to reflect, play with ideas ___41. Has few artistic interests ___42. Likes to cooperate with others ___43. Is easily distracted ___44. Is sophisticated in art, music, or literature

Please check: Did you write a number in front of each statement?

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BFI scale scoring (R denotes reverse-scored items): Extraversion: 1, 6R, 11, 16, 21R, 26, 31R, 36 Agreeableness: 2R, 7, 12R, 17, 22, 27R, 32, 37R, 42 Conscientiousness: 3, 8R, 13, 18R, 23R, 28, 33, 38, 43R Neuroticism: 4, 9R, 14, 19, 24R, 29, 34R, 39 Openness: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35R, 40, 41R, 44

Note. Copyright 1991 by Oliver P. John. Reprinted with permission.

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