Why is it more accurate to think of the Big Five traits as on a continuum rather than as distinct categories?
a. Most people measure somewhere in the middle for each trait, rather than entirely at one extreme or another.
b. Most people measure at one extreme or another for a given trait.
c. Most people like to think of themselves as moderate, not extreme.
d. Most people who exhibit high on one trait tend to exhibit low on all the rest.
Question 2Ashley tends to get anxious when she goes through periods of change in her life. Ashley likely measures high on which Big Five trait?
a. openness to experience
b. neuroticism
c. extraversion
d. agreeableness
Question 3Peter is always on time for work, and makes sure he does each task to the best of his ability. Peter is likely high in which of the Big Five traits?
a. conscientiousness
b. openness
c. agreeableness
d. neuroticism
Question 4Relatively stable tendencies of individuals are called __________.
a. traits
b. pillars
c. foundations
d. tics
Question 5Does the Big Five Model translate across other cultures?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 6Can the Big Five incorporate traits used in other models of personality? Explain.
What will be an ideal response?
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