Course 1, Discussion 2: The Big 5
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Begin by taking the Big 5 test and answering the following questions. You can also read more on the Big 5 here and below.
✒️ What were the main things you learned about yourself?
✒️ What are your strengths as per the test and how can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?
✒️ Please reply to at least 1 of your peers in this thread with encouraging or supportive words!
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✒️ What were the main things you learned about yourself?
I learned that I am open to new experiences or open minded. I am also somewhat detailed, and between social and reserved. Lastly I am in between agreeable and somewhat anxious.
✒️ What are your strengths as per the test and how can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?
I seem to be in the middle on the big 5 but highest in new experiences or open mindedness.
@Nvlmi
I wanted to add to the last part. My test was high in being open minded or open to new experiences. This has helped me to take appropriate risk in life both personally and professionally.
@Hope
My results surprised me a bit.
OpenMindedness was high. I "enjoy having novel experiences and seeing things in new ways". While I do agree, I have a hard headed opinion so once I see something in a way that fascinates me, I am likely to be stubborn on that opinion. I grew up with being criticized for not having an actual opinion, or it at least put my in awkward positions (if I'm remembering wrong).
Conscientiousness said I "probably have a messy desk". Not wrong... but it aggravates me and I plan on throwing so much of it away in the next month. But the part about disorganized, undependable, negligent feels wrong... it's probably true but I would like to change it.
Extraversion definitely not true. I "enjoy spending quiet time alone". Any day. I like people but I would rather them in short tiny bursts.
Agreeableness result says I "find it easy to express irritation with others". I do. Only because if I have a problem that affects an environment, it needs to be resolved. I see this partnered in my MBTI result, the Mediator.
Lastly, negative emotionality result was "you tend to become anxious or nervous". I do not find that true. If I get myself into weird situations that I don't know how to handle, I ask for help. I figure out a way to get through it rather than worry unnecessarily.
All of this partnered with Mediator somewhat makes sense, comes together. Except for the Conscientiousness result. I know I am dependable if someone meets my expectations of communication... I do not reach out when I don't feel like I am wanted to. I have learned to prioritize myself while still helping others so that might be where that comes in.
@SnowTabby
Heyy! ♡ It's another Tabby :3 It's awesome to see you ! ♡ thank you for sharing this, it sounds awesome, and it's great to see how much you have learnt about yourself :)
@SnowTabby I loved how thoughtful your response was. I definitely don't feel like having a stereotypically messy desk is equivalent to being disorganized and unreliable (I think one of the flaws of a test like this is that it doesn't consider some of the nuances of such a description). Some people have a space that is seemingly disorganized but they have organized it in a fashion and they are able to navigate it, and they carry those traits over to other aspects (ie. they have their own way of showcasing reliability). I also agree that introversion does not necessarily mean the inability to enjoy socializing or sometimes wanting to spend time with other people rather than alone (ambiverts and introverts who present as extroverted are also existing traits). Negative emotionality surprised me too -- I consider myself to be a pretty calm and levelheaded person, but I think I scored that way because I have anxieties but I am very capable of pushing past them. Maybe you have a similar reason for your result as well :))
Its great to see how much you learned about yourself
@Hope Done here
@Hope
✒️ What were the main things you learned about yourself?
I knew everything, but what came was that I am:
- very open minded (95%)
- Very conscientiousness (83%)
- Very extraverted (80%) <- Although, I am an ambivert, so I can go both ways.
- Very agreeable (97%)
- Low in Negative emotionally (22%) - which means that I am calmed, relaxed and secure.
✒️ What are your strengths as per the test and how can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?
I use my strengths in my communication with others, when it comes just to every day communication or communication with friends. I'm a positive, uplifting person and I like to be that person. So I use my strength when I need to communicate in all sorts of situations and it helps me a whole lot.
@AnnaSilverberg Thank you for sharing your reflections! :)
@Hope
✒️ What were the main things you learned about yourself? Having done the Big 5 Personality test awhile back, I have learnt how there are traits that I possess which is congruent with MBTI.
✒️ What are your strengths as per the test and how can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life? I am open to new adventures and that can help me through having the courage in seeking new ways to get things done.
@JLisjustlistening Hi! That sounds great. Seeking new ways to get things done requires courage indeed. That's a wonderful strength you got <3
@JLisjustlistening
Hahaha, that's awesome. It seems like we got almost same result tho I still agree that we're different and unique in our own styles.
@Hope
✒️ What were the main things you learned about yourself?
*I can be extraverted in some situations/Enjoy the company of others.
*I am open-minded
*I am calm in certain situations, but not in others
✒️ What are your strengths as per the test and how can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?
*Being good-natured, supportive, compassionate - helps with active listening, and helps with relationships with others in the future/communicating as a team.
*When I am passionate for something I complete it to the best of my ability and I am reliable when asked to do things. ~People can rely on me, and know I will complete the task I am set to do.
*I am forgiving ~ I forgive people, I can end conflict and forgive and carry on working with others / not let mistakes stop me from working as a team with someone.
@TabbyCat97
Thank you for sharing Tabby :) Wishing you a good week
@TabbyCat97
Loved your response 💛 I think having a forgiving nature would be an ideal trait in a leader as well :)
@TabbyCat97 Your ability to stay open-minded, reliable, and forgiving is truly admirable! Those qualities will take you far in building strong, lasting relationships and being a great team player. Keep shining!🌟
@Hope
✒️ What were the main things you learned about yourself?
Through this questionnaire I learnt that I am open to new experiences, conscientious, introverted, agreeable but nervous! None of this came as much of a surprise to me besides quite how high the nervous percentile was!
✒️ What are your strengths as per the test and how can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?
The strengths I identified here were my levels of organisation and self discipline which I suppose correlates to my previous INTJ category. I think my physical organisational skills definitely aid in bringing method to the madness of the anxieties racing within my head
@charmingEagle47 Organizational skills are definitely important in any leadership role, as is self discipline. I really enjoyed reading your response
@Hope
1. That I'm a pretty anxious person, and I can express irritation with others easily.
2. I am organized and reliable, I am much more extroverted than I thought, and I enjoy new experiences.
@reliableBunny9979 hey we're kinda opposites lol. I thought I was more extroverted but turns out I'm more introverted
What were the main things you learned about yourself?
This was definitely an interesting test to take. My answers are the following :
- Open-Mindedness 42%
- Conscientiousness 58%
- Extraversion 47%
- Agreeableness 91%
- Negative Emotionality 57%
The scores were what I kind of thought they would be. I don't generally seek out new experiences in my personal life. I like to keep to the same routine. I'm both unorganized and organized, lol. And I'm pretty even tempered with most things.
What are your strengths as per the test and how can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?
One strength that the test pointed out was that I am a kind, caring person. I am generally supportive of anyone needing support which helps me both on Cups and in my personal life. Many people feel safe opening up to me because they know they are not going to be met with judgement.
@Hope
✒️ What were the main things you learned about yourself?
Through this test, I discovered that I tend to stick to familiar routines as an autistic individual, rather than seeking out new experiences. However, I am proud to embody positive qualities such as being good-natured, courteous, and supportive towards others. Surprisingly, I also learned that I am an organized and reliable person, which was not something I previously recognized in myself.
✒️ What are your strengths as per the test and how can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?
Based on the results of the test, I possess strengths in conscientiousness and agreeableness. Conscientious individuals are known for their organizational skills, willingness to take initiative, and determination in achieving their goals. These traits are often associated with effective leadership. Additionally, being an agreeable person allows me to approach others with kindness, support, and politeness, which will enable me to be understanding and helpful toward those I am leading.
