Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
We often think about traits when we try to discuss personality. One the most widely used assessments of personality is The Five-Factor Model of Personality (the Big Five). Pick ONE of the following to discuss:
- How was the Big Five developed?
- How was the research done?
- Why is it used so much, and why is it used for psychological research?
OR
- Take one of the online Big Five tests, such as the test available at outofservice.com. If you prefer not to use an online test, look at the Five-Factor Model list of high and low scores.
- Which aspects can you relate to?
- Summarize anything you wish about doing this exercise and the Big Five test.
You may report your results if you like, but this is not required.
Be sure to cite (in-text) and reference your sources.