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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 avoid philosophical discussions.
I dislike myself.
I suspect hidden motives in others.
I am often down in the dumps.
I don't understand things.
I would never go hang-gliding or bungee-jumping.
I feel others' emotions.
I put little time and effort into my work.
I hold a grudge.
I believe that we should be tough on crime.
I misrepresent the facts.
I cheer people up.
I believe that criminals should receive help rather than punishment.
I complete tasks successfully.
I laugh aloud.
I have a sharp tongue.
I get irritated easily.
I experience my emotions intensely.
I am always busy.
I look down on others.
I fear for the worst.
I seek to influence others.
I am able to control my cravings.
I love a good fight.
I like to get lost in thought.
I laugh my way through life.
I excel in what I do.
I believe in an eye for an eye.
I believe that people are essentially evil.
I like to solve complex problems.
I boast about my virtues.
I act wild and crazy.
I believe in the importance of art.
I would never cheat on my taxes.
I believe that there is no absolute right and wrong.
I love to read challenging material.
I turn plans into actions.
I don't like the idea of change.
I dislike new foods.
I avoid contacts with others.
I try not to think about the needy.
I seldom joke around.
I do not like concerts.
I am hard to get to know.
I do things according to a plan.
I am not easily amused.
I get caught up in my problems.
I insult people.
I avoid difficult reading material.
I cheat to get ahead.
I can manage many things at the same time.
I carry out my plans.
I take no time for others.
I make friends easily.
I want everything to be "just right."
I postpone decisions.
I often forget to put things back in their proper place.
I believe in one true religion.
I seldom get lost in thought.
I seldom get emotional.
I can't stand weak people.
I am not bothered by difficult social situations.
I am not bothered by disorder.
I seldom daydream.
I have a high opinion of myself.
I take advantage of others.
I believe that others have good intentions.
I hate to seem pushy.
I like to begin new things.
I am easily intimidated.
I am not interested in theoretical discussions.
I consider myself an average person.
I act without thinking.
I jump into things without thinking.
I rarely get irritated.
I feel that I'm unable to deal with things.
I get stressed out easily.
I become overwhelmed by events.
I amuse my friends.
I believe that people are basically moral.
I radiate joy.
I know how to get things done.
I am a creature of habit.
I hold back my opinions.
I know how to get around the rules.
I think that all will be well.
I set high standards for myself and others.
I sympathize with the homeless.
I feel desperate.
I work hard.
I act comfortably with others.
I warm up quickly to others.
I don't worry about things that have already happened.
I am not easily bothered by things.
I am not easily annoyed.
I feel that my life lacks direction.
I try to follow the rules.
I am passionate about causes.
I readily overcome setbacks.
I have a rich vocabulary.

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