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Openness to experience describes a dimension of personality that distinguishes imaginative, creative people from down-to-earth, conventional people.

Your responses suggest that you dislike needless complexity and prefer the familiar over the unusual. You might say that you are more conservative than many, but not to an extreme level, and that you value practical outcomes over flighty imagination.

Conscientiousness concerns the way in which we control, regulate, and direct our impulses.

Your responses suggest that you are impulsive and whimsical, and are fine with it! You would probably say that sometimes decisions need to be made quickly, and that you make them quicker than most. You may also say you are zany, colourful, and just generally great fun to be with... as long as someone isn’t relying on you to get some work done.

Extraversion is marked by pronounced engagement with the external world, versus being comfortable with your own company.

Your responses suggest that you enjoy and actively seek out social occasions, but would say that they’re not everything. You might say that sometimes it is nice to step back for a while and have a quiet night in.

Agreeableness reflects individual differences in concern with cooperation and social harmony.

Your responses suggest that you get along easily with others. You might say you are considerate and friendly, and think that other people are generally honest and decent.

Neuroticism refers to the tendency to experience negative emotions.

Your responses suggest that you are extremely difficult to upset or stress out, since you rarely, if ever, react with negative emotions. Even when you are anxious about something the feeling quickly passes. Based on your responses, you come across as very calm and resilient.