Trait Model Of Personality Analysis

The Trait Model of Personality
Shawnna Sanborn
PSY330: Theories of Personality
Instructor: Dawn O’Day
January 7, 2018

The Trait Model of Personality
This paper will provide an overview of the trail model of personality in which Eysenck is associated with. In discussing the overview of Eysenck’s Three Factor Model I will compare and contrast the basic assumptions of this model and the psychodynamic model of personality regarding differences between healthy and unhealthy personalities. In addition, this paper will provide details on The Big Five Model and include a reflection of my direct test results in which I scored on each of the five traits. Personality traits are defined as relatively enduring patterns of behavior, thought,

According to the Big Five Personality Test, 2018, “Openness describes a person’s way of thinking and looking at things in a different way, people who score high in openness tend to be more creative, adventurous, intellectual and artistically inclined”. Conscientiousness describes a person’s ability to exercise control or self-discipline. Extraversion describes a person’s need for stimulation from others in the outside world. People who are typically high in extraversion are motivated by achievements and have a need to be admired, for power and romance. According to Truity Big Five Personality Test (2018) “These people tend to be friendly, high energy ambitious and adventurous”. Agreeableness describes a person’s tendency to put the needs of others before their own needs, and how they cooperate instead of compete with others. “These people tend to be kind, sensitive and compassionate” (Big Five Personality Tests, 2018). “Those that score high in agreeableness tend to keep friends for longer and are less likely to fall out with people. The final trait is neuroticism, which describes a person’s tendency to experience negative emotions, including fear, sadness, anxiety, guilt, and shame” (The Big Five Personality Test, 2018). Everyone experiences these emotions but those that score high in Neuroticism are prone to them. Neuroticism is not considered an asset too many people, and is

I have found that I prefer to work in an environment where I can interact with others and build a relationship with them, rather than changing my team frequently as I enjoy true relationships. I have found myself changing over the years and as my environment changes my personality slightly adapts or changes along with the new experiences. I am proof that your DNA and how you were raised do not solely define ones personality. Personalities can change as your immediate environment