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Big Five Personality Test

This free test estimates your position on the Big Five personality dimensions — Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism (also known as Emotional Stability).

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Below, you'll find about 100 statements about you.

Think about how well each statement describe you in general. When thinking about each statement, consider how you usually are, in most situations, compared to most people.

For example, if the statement is "I worry a lot", consider whether you usually worry a lot, in most situations, compared to most people.

I complete tasks successfully.
I take charge.
I spend time reflecting on things.
I feel that my life lacks direction.
I enjoy being part of a loud crowd.
I insult people.
I do more than what's expected of me.
I believe in human goodness.
I have difficulty starting tasks.
I am calm even in tense situations.
I rarely get irritated.
I waste my time.
I have a low opinion of myself.
I don't like the idea of change.
I can't stand weak people.
I look at the bright side of life.
I like to tidy up.
I often forget to put things back in their proper place.
I misjudge situations.
I do not like concerts.
I am afraid of many things.
I try to follow the rules.
I enjoy wild flights of fantasy.
I like to stand during the national anthem.
I know how to get things done.
I do the opposite of what is asked.
I am not interested in abstract ideas.
I love excitement.
I find it difficult to approach others.
I am wary of others.
I use flattery to get ahead.
I have a rich vocabulary.
I feel sympathy for those who are worse off than myself.
I am concerned about others.
I make rash decisions.
I cheer people up.
I can't stand confrontations.
I take advantage of others.
I avoid mistakes.
I believe in the importance of art.
I am not really interested in others.
I only feel comfortable with friends.
I can handle complex problems.
I seek quiet.
I prefer to stick with things that I know.
I make people feel uncomfortable.
I experience my emotions intensely.
I dislike new foods.
I like to get lost in thought.
I think highly of myself.
I dislike talking about myself.
I keep others at a distance.
I suffer from others' sorrows.
I tend to dislike soft-hearted people.
I laugh aloud.
I am not bothered by messy people.
I have little to contribute.
I don't see the consequences of things.
I tend to vote for conservative political candidates.
I keep in the background.
I put little time and effort into my work.
I don't know why I do some of the things I do.
I listen to my conscience.
I avoid contacts with others.
I act without thinking.
I rarely overindulge.
I distrust people.
I seek to influence others.
I am not highly motivated to succeed.
I make myself the center of attention.
I believe that we should be tough on crime.
I pay my bills on time.
I leave my belongings around.
I amuse my friends.
I don't like to draw attention to myself.
I am afraid that I will do the wrong thing.
I wait for others to lead the way.
I feel comfortable around people.
I sympathize with the homeless.
I express childlike joy.
I believe that laws should be strictly enforced.
I hold back my opinions.
I adapt easily to new situations.
I easily resist temptations.
I fear for the worst.
I don't like crowded events.
I rush into things.
I love to daydream.
I feel others' emotions.
I laugh my way through life.
I tend to vote for liberal political candidates.
I avoid crowds.
I dislike changes.
I am afraid to draw attention to myself.
I leave a mess in my room.
I misrepresent the facts.
I get others to do my duties.
I believe that there is no absolute right and wrong.
I like music.
I like order.

Finally, please tell us a little more about you and your background.

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