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Big Five personality test (OCEAN)
Measure the five traits psychologists use most: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness and Neuroticism. 50 short statements, results as five scores out of 100.
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About this test
The Big Five (also called the Five-Factor Model or OCEAN) is the best-researched model of personality. Instead of putting you in a box, it places you on five independent scales, so everyone gets a unique profile.
This test uses the 50-item Big-Five Factor Markers from the International Personality Item Pool (IPIP), developed by Lewis Goldberg and placed in the public domain. Scores here are compared to the scale range, not to a population sample, so 50 means the middle of the scale.
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FAQ
What does OCEAN stand for?
Openness to experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness and Neuroticism, the five broad traits in the model.
Is a high score better?
No. Each end of a trait has strengths. Low extraversion goes with focus and calm; low agreeableness with candor and independence.
Is the Big Five more scientific than MBTI?
Most personality researchers prefer the Big Five: its traits are measured as continuous scores and predict outcomes like job performance and wellbeing in many studies.
Where do the questions come from?
From the IPIP 50-item Big-Five Factor Markers by Lewis Goldberg, a public-domain questionnaire used widely in research.