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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 spontaneous and fun. You like to do unexpected things that make life that bit more interesting. You might say that you are not completely unreliable, but you’ve been known to slip up on occasion.

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

Your responses suggest that you are similar to people who prefer low-key social occasions, with a few close friends. You might say that it’s not that you are afraid of large parties; they’re just not that fun for you.

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

Your responses suggest that you are willing to make difficult decisions when necessary, and will point out when something is wrong no matter what other people might feel. You might say that you can be relied on to get the job done even if others might consider you to be a bit intimidating.

Neuroticism refers to the tendency to experience negative emotions.

Your responses suggest that you are generally calm. You come across as someone who can feel emotional or stressed out by some experiences, but your feelings tend to be warranted by the situation.