The Five-Factor Model of Personality Traits aka "The Big Five"

This video describes the five-factor model of personality traits, which is also known as “The Big Five” model of personality. In this model, personality comprises five personality traits: openness to experience, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. The acronym OCEAN is helpful for remembering the personality traits. Openness to experience is characterized by insight, creativity, an appreciation of art, intellectual curiosity, and a high awareness of feelings. Conscientiousness is characterized by impulse control, planning tasks carefully, being highly organized and prudence. Extraversion is characterized by getting energy from social interaction, talkativeness, and having a large number of acquaintances. Agreeableness is characterized by being cooperative, increased level of caring, empathy, friendly, seeking to compromise. Neuroticism is characterized by mood dysregulation, anxiety, worry, depression, frustrating, nervousness, being easily upset, and low emotional stability. Genetics explain about 50% of personality traits, but the percentage is not the same for every personality traits. Personality traits tend to be stable over time.

[@aeris2001]

If I was to guess, I bet Dr Grande would be high Openness, High conscientiousness, Low Extraversion, Mid range agreeableness and low Neuroticism.

[@rhondabaileyyy]

The acronym OCEAN was helpful in remembering these 5 areas.

[@JurijFedorov]

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[@charlesiragui2473]

I understand that Dr Grande closed with a comment on the stability of the personality traits over a lifetime but I want to suggest that it might be true that Agreeableness and Neuroticism, less genetically influenced traits, would be the factors that one would work on for self improvement. Introversion: no. Openness: no. Conscientiousness: no. But trying to get along with people, empathize with them or stand fast against them, to worry less, to control better one's anger, these are places that a person could "grow". The others are factors of life orientation: this is who I am, so I need to set myself up for success.

[@moniquetammenga3468]

Dr. Todd Grande! I think this video is very interesting. The five factor model is very well explained. Thank you for your explanation. 🙏

[@kelly4321]

This is a very good overview and the acronym is very helpful in remembering what they are.

[@stacykorinek3169]

I just looked this up for my Intro to Personality class. Thank you again for helping with my homework, Dr. Grande!

[@tsbcmhc2083]

OCEAN is definitely going to help me remember the traits of the five-factor model!

[@zureezee1887]

I like the acronym OCEAN it helps in remembering the personality traits. After taking the personality test I wonder how well it tests these traits when the responses are either very extreme or right in the middle hence being average. I liked the in-depth explanation you gave of what people with these traits are more likely to be like or things they engage in

[@user-fq9uz6gw7c]

Thank you for your breakdown and explanation of each OCEAN factor. Your presentation was quite helpful.

[@little-rascal]

Only after watching Dr Grande’s 700k vid that I knew there were educational vids! I usually just click when your newest vid comes up n it has become a habit. Now I can watch them all! So much wonderful things to learn! Thank you, Dr Grande!

[@veronicabetz9452]

This was a very informative, yet clearly explained description of the five-factor model.

[@johnharrisjr2808]

Very good explanation of the terms associated with OCEAN.It was good to get the high end and low end examples of the terms

[@janicedixon2051]

OCEAN is a good way to remember the five factor model. Before gaining a better understanding about personality traits, I was someone who considered certain personality traits as good or bad.

[@monbonica4362]

This really helped me understand myself a lot, and understand other people.

[@chenxishu7738]

Very useful, my score is O 79% C 87.5% E 24% A48% N 58% I think I know myself more deeply

[@FrancesShear]

I agree that the model discussed has value when pointing out that one personality characterisitc alone as measured in an office cannot be automatic called good or bad and that the measure along with how that personality trait is being epressed over time is far more important to consider when looking into how well adjusted to their circumstances a person is.

[@marlak4253]

Dr. Grande, I enjoy your videos very much because you are obviously a very good clinical psychologist. I would like to mention that Bronfenbrenner believed environmental factors to be more salient in personality development, and capable of overcoming genetics in the development of personality. He believed he provided empirical evidence. Also, although Freud was a neurologist by training and wanted very much to identify biological links to his patients' mental illness, he never did. He ultimately charted a continuum of normal to abnormal personality development including character traits as these developed in relation to the outside environment. Freud found childhood trauma to be most salient in the development of mental illness. This suggests although heredity is a factor, infants being exposed to their immediate environment of unstable or abusive parents are subject to become unstable more so per their interactions with parents than due to their genes. The five factor model seems very useful but less developed than it could be if American psychologists would look a little closer at

[@amandagerrick5004]

This video was helpful in understanding "The Big Five" in greater detail. I will look back at this when working on my self-assessment paper since I took the personality test.

[@brandystuart9520]

Amanda Gerrick . I am elderly and have searched my whole life to be normal. Finally thru education and desire to be healthy I have found myself and my serenity. I am enough. Check out Covert Narcissim on this channel. I finally realized I was married to the nicest monster in the world for my mental health. Namaste.

[@briannagoitiandia9833]

It was helpful to learn about the pros and cons of each personality trait and that they are usually consistent over time.

[@angelinastanton7996]

I also appreciated learning of the pros and cons of certain personality traits and how genetics can be linked to personality traits.

[@venrakkhita9564]

always excellent scientific content..... i did however find the apparently mediaeval looking pentacle thing really distracting in the background, instead of the usual quiet, neat computer.....not sure what that says about my personality. As if you were a bit concerned about the possibility of being hexed by blue demons on the day it was filmed or something. I love your work more than anything similar. I was trying to get this kind of clarity from Dr Sam Vaknin and Richie Grannon, Dr Judy Rosenburg, Ross Rosenburg. This is way better for me. Gratitude gratitude gratitude

[@lizconnor1820]

The acronym for the big five will be really helpful for studying! I've never heard of it before and always forget at least one personality trait. I also find it really interesting that genetics contribute more to openness to experience than the other personality traits. Very informative!

[@monicaperry13]

I agree! The OCEAN acronym will definitely be helpful. I also found the genetics piece to be very interesting.

[@Hadetimes]

Interesting video. One thing you didn't mention while talking about Extraversion is the fact that most people will actually be an ambivert. So many people think they are one or the other but the truth is only people who score above or below average (certain amount standard deviations away from the mean) in the assessment will be an extravert or introvert. On average a person will score as an ambivert, while less will score slightly more on one side or the other and even fewer people will score above or below average making them a true extravert or introvert.

[@infinitewarr1or699]

thanks! I'm looking at my own personality, thinking about which parts can be changed and which parts are more fixed

[@GaveMeGrace1]

Thank you

[@jay2033man1]

Thanks!

[@eq15hz]

Dr, this was very helpful and insightful. However, I never leave comments on KZbin. You Need Need to check your authoring settings. You have a setting enabled to disallow audio only playback, I would also contact KZbin to open a ticket on why your videos restart themselves with any interruption to playback... FYIs only. Have a great day!

[@studiosingyourstyle]

All 5 points change and depend on the situation we are referring to. I wish I could believe in this testing , but to be honest I believe it’s weak at best. It labels those that need a label and to the rest of the world we daily make new labels

[@psyaviah]

Thanks for spreading this model, instead of another MBTI or color chart. Personality is complex and you showed that with explaining genetics & the variability in each trait. I like the wording and phrasing here as well "they tend to be more x"; as there are always exceptions to the rule and the research on personality is (still) ongoing (and probably will never stop) - it is based and rooted in science this model, so we couldn't expect anything else. Although this is indeed a firm base. Two things though: - I wonder if you could've maybe added certain facets inside each trait - as it's 5x6 that way. I remember personality traits each having 6 facets as well, which is often overlooked. - I wonder if you could maybe added a disclaimer not to self-label, there are many tests such as NEO-PI-R and NIAS, NHIS, etc... that are specifically designed to diagnose. One can't simply design a test themselves and base it on OCEAN and say, ah I see you're x and y... No, the tests themselves have to factor in the scientific method as well and subjected to peer-review. I feel HR & hiring policies fail there. It certainly is already better than MBTI of course, but it can be equally damaging without the right context and mindset.

[@DarkbutNotsinister]

I just took the (free version) of the test. It’s interesting to see my scores & hear Dr Grande talk about them. I actually laughed out loud at one point. I don’t know if the free version is the full version. I do know they aren’t going to give a ton of information unless you pay for it. Fair, but just getting a read on what my levels looked like was really cool. I’m sorry Meyers Briggs. I’m still your IFNJ.

[@JiKang75]

Dr Grande, I'm trying to understand the application of understanding psychology. The study of psychology attempts to identify traits in detailed specificity and categorically arrange and box them. However, as you said, these traits are relatively stable throughout one's life, and cannot be remarkably changed. So is the benefit of this study to better understand ourselves and others in respect to one's own innate limits and gifts. Or is there a broader, tangible, application of this knowledge, such as to improve on better spouse selection, better aquaintence and close friend selection, improve/handle current relationships, better career choices, etc etc. Or is there any application of it at all and is rather just the observance of a phenomenal. ..

[@qiuwbr091]

Can you tell us about people who have over control but in just one or two areas? I suppose that might be OCD traits. However, I think they use these narrow areas to manipulate other people when they have highly developed Narcissistic personality traits. They don’t make self comparatives easily as less judgmental people might. They are agreeable if the person they are with accepts the almost criminal behaviors they use to manipulate. Because of these videos I have so much more awareness - Dr. Grande loves his work, and others can get much more value in the hours of their lives by watching these. PS/ Got the courage to buy myself a pillow- if they steal it they steal it. I can get another.

[@jemgem9593]

You're the best thank you

[@jemgem9593]

Does the OCEAN model show up any combinations that are known to be more associated with Creativity as a personality trait ? Thank you for any replies.

[@dongentle6896]

Question. When applying the FFM in the clinical situation is it assessed via self reporting or clinical observations? I could foresee shortcomings in both methods.

[@ahnraemenkhera7451]

Very helpful, very informative! Although I do become animated during political & abstract discussions, I remain a confirmed old Introvert! Happy to be of Service. 👵🏽 And yes, where mobs of people are concerned, I conscientiously Disagree!!

[@eumargarbi9826]

Question: Does the extroversion continuum in big 5 include ambiversion?

[@PermanentWater]

Does anyone know who came up with these 5 traits and why? Of all the human traits what has made those 5 worthy of study above others?

[@judsongaiden9878]

0:20 The only point of disagreement is in the way it defines "extroversion" versus "introversion." Instead of using the proper Jungian definitions of those terms, it uses the pop culture definitions. Carl Jung coined the terms "introvert" and "extrovert" (he spelled it "extravert") - and was, himself, an introvert. 2:52 So one might think. That is, until one realizes that one of the purposes of "society," as with "the state," is to limit the individual's capacity for Openness to Experience (hence all the repressive rules and so-called "laws" that keep our minds and souls in chains). 3:34 The downside to being too Conscientious is obsession and paranoia (speaking from experience here). 7:39 Empathy, good. Compromise, bad. As Margaret Thatcher said, "Compromise is the absence of leadership."

[@guydreamr]

Can anyone recommend a good personality test that accurately measures these five factors?

[@clearwater1231]

So basically I can't alter my level of agreeableness. I'll be the doormat forever

[@dynamitethunderstruck8723]

The genetic contribution is lower when it comes to neuroticism so does this mean that neuroticism is a trait that could change more during a lifetime than for example openness to experience?

[@YouilAushana]

8:40 Dr. House makes accurate decisions and is less friendly

[@DDD-wt7ly]

Openness can most definitely be a bad trait. Someone very high in openness has identity disorders along with the inability to maintain a job and relationships as they are extremely interested in variety of experiences. There is also the difficulty for them to come to solid foundations for morality as they typically go with data and harm/care vs intuitions and historical trial and error. There are many more but that’s just a few.

[@sanjeeva311076]

I though that extraversion and introversion were not mutually exclusive. For example, I did a personality test (for what it's worth) which showed that I am 90% introvert and 50% extrovert, which adds up to 140%! So it's not one spectrum but two. Correct me if I am wrong...it really seems to fit my experience though. I am very happy in my own company, but I can be outgoing and loud for short periods of time, usually a maximum of 30-60 minutes, then it's like my social energy just suddenly drains and I need to get away from everyone. Anyone else notice this?

[@rich00273119]

Ahhh...Vintage Dr. G. Timeless goodness 🤪

[@kajgenell]

Is it possible to create a model of personality traits that is not scientific?

[@SoniaJbrt]

So where can I do this test?

[@Ellie-qq9zm]

I’ve watched about 10-15 videos fully, and I wonder if Dr. Grande is a highly sensitive person. I would like to know if this is actually true, but I understand that this is a personal question.

[@ainmartinez8186]

The wooden star in background. 😯 Sorry I was just distracted 😅

[@studiosingyourstyle]

5 points on the star behind you.

[@moonflowerljg]

Could you please explain what an ambivert is and where such a person fits on the intro/extrovert spectrum... I hear this term often, but have discovered that there is little consensus among experts...

[@Ossian-dr1vr]

in the middle probably. So about fiftieth percentile.

[@JessG_20]

^ that's my understanding of it too. In the middle. A little of both maybe - some extro and introverted traits.

[@harshalimore2938]

Isn't the interpretation of Neuroticism reverse? It is confusing really. While calculating, all the points pointing towards neuroticism are given to be subtracted which will indicate otherwise, isn't it?

[@rahulmamgain8259]

Who proposed big five factor theory?

[@vikassarang9008]

Goldberg,McCrae and Costa

[@JudgeHill]

I really, really wish I were less neurotic but hey, you can’t have it all.

[@novalierossetti1617]

Openness to experiences is part of Five-factor model by Costa and McCrae, and The Big Five was developed by Goldberg where the fifth trait is intellect, not openness, those are two different models

[@KoolT]

Ocean traits.

[@elizabethcrespo3470]

I have a mix of all these traits😅

[@jbach1738]

I don't know. Everyone seems to love this big five trait thing, and every time I've taken a test for it, it's been an epic fail. They say things like, I would be a good teacher or nanny since I get along so well with children. Well, children are the bane of my existence. I am so uncomfortable around them that it verges on an actual phobia. This test also told me that I probably don't care for music all that much, and rarely listen to it. Whereas, I started playing piano at 4 years of age, majored in music, and currently practice 4 instruments on a regular basis, write my own pieces when the mood strikes, and I have my favorite composers in my ear for most hours of the day. In fact, I have not yet had a test be so far off as this one. Maybe I'm just an oddball, and it is pretty accurate for most, but I found it completely useless. By the way, other than your tendency to regularly reference this big five trait thing, I love your videos. Extremely interesting, and quite entertaining.

[@kenpanderz]

my personality is all over the place apparently

[@haldenkepple4242]

Why is getting back at others linked to low straightforwardness?

[@deadsteve2180]

I got 95% for Openess and 58% for Machiavellianism. Maybe I should start my own religion?

[@Clevelandsteamer324]

Agreeable people make less money. Many studies

[@user-zv3hf5us9m]

I'm highly in open to experience, agreeableness , and neuroticism. mid in conscientiousness, but I am very, very introverted. I know it's fucking complicated isn't it? What do you think tell me😅😅

[@ENFPerspectives]

What is the degrees of high and lows? For example, if Openness is 69%, is that high?

[@user-dt3hk7fu8w]

Introverts do not think deeply - that has more to do with openness. Introverts also aren't necessarily shy or mean. Shyness is introversion with anxiety. Being mean is disagreeable.

[@lillianm.dougherty7647]

Hi Dr. Grande A counselor once told me that when you ask someone how they are and most shoot for the “I’m fine” response. She said “Fine” stands for F___ed up, insecure, neurotic, and emotional. I bet that’s true a lot of times for many people, especially in today’s world.

[@Jenni-bx1qu]

I'm very low agreeable and people hate my guts.

[@malvane8061]

Too much agreeableness may = gullible Too much extroversion may = sheepish, unprincipled

[@kathryncarter6143]

Eye contact is off. Frequently it appears you are reading unlike many other of your videos.