Personality

BIG FIVE 300

The full length five factor inventory. Three hundred items, and the most detailed personality profile offered on this site.

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At a glance

Questions
300
Typical time
Under 50 min
Time limit
90 min
Age
18+
Cost
Free
Compared with
Adults generally

5-point scale ranging from Strongly “Disagree” to “Strongly Agree”

What it reports

5 scales

  • Openness conventional / inventive
  • Conscientiousness spontaneous / organised
  • Extraversion reserved / outgoing
  • Agreeableness challenging / accommodating
  • Neuroticism settled / reactive

You get a score on each, read against adults generally. Neither end of a scale is the better end.

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The Big Five model, also known as the OCEAN model of personality traits, is a cornerstone in the landscape of personality research, offering a comprehensive framework for understanding human behavior and temperament. This model breaks down personality into five broad dimensions:

  • [O]penness (creativity and curiosity)
  • [C]onscientiousness (organization and dependability)
  • [E]xtraversion (sociability and enthusiasm)
  • [A]greeableness (compassion and cooperation)
  • [N]euroticism (emotional stability and resilience)

These dimensions encapsulate the vast complexity of human personality into manageable categories, making the Big Five a universally recognized and empirically validated personality model across cultures. Its dominance in the field comes from its ability to predict life outcomes such as job performance, relationship satisfaction, and even health-related behaviors.

Understanding these traits can help us navigate personal growth, improve our interactions with others, and make informed choices that align with our inherent dispositions. In essence, the Big Five model offers a lens through which we can better understand the complexities of human personality in everyday life.

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What the test measures

The “BIG FIVE 300” questionnaire is a profound assessment tool that meticulously measures:

  • Core Big Five Dimensions: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism, capturing the foundational aspects of personality.
  • 30 Additional Traits: Delves into specific characteristics such as empathy, curiosity, assertiveness, emotional control, responsibility, and more, offering a detailed portrait of individual nuances.
  • Comprehensive Scope: With 300 items, this extensive questionnaire provides an unparalleled depth of analysis, enabling a rich understanding of one’s personality in its entirety.

This exhaustive exploration allows individuals to gain insightful feedback on a wide array of personality facets, facilitating a deeper self-understanding and fostering personal growth.

Why is it useful?

The “BIG FIVE 300” on our online platform is invaluable for those seeking:

  • Detailed Personality Insights: Understand the breadth and depth of your personality across the Big Five dimensions and 30 specific traits.
  • Personal Development: Identify strengths and areas for growth to tailor personal and professional development strategies.
  • Informed Decision-Making: Leverage comprehensive insights for making informed choices in career, relationships, and personal life.
  • Convenience and Privacy: Access this extensive assessment at your pace, with the assurance of privacy and security for your data.

By offering deep, nuanced insights into your personality, the “BIG FIVE 300” becomes a powerful tool for anyone committed to self-discovery and growth.

What is the procedure?

  • Age of respondents: 18 and older.
  • Completion time: Most people complete the test in less than 50 minutes.
  • Is the test timed: Yes, to 90 minutes
  • Test length: BIG FIVE 300 consists of 300 short questions
  • Test format: Self-reports
  • Question format: Multiple-choice questions
  • Response scale: 5-point scale ranging from Strongly “Disagree” to “Strongly Agree”
  • Confidential: Yes, full confidentiality guaranteed
  • Norms: Available (for the general adult population)
  • Access to test: Free

How it works

Three steps, then a result

  1. You answer

    300 questions, under 50 min. There is no penalty for stopping early, but until autosave is switched on, leaving the page loses your answers.

  2. It is scored

    Scoring happens the moment you finish. Nothing is queued, emailed later or charged for.

  3. You read it against adults

    Your score is placed against adults generally, which is the one comparison group held for this test.

What you get

Your results, and their limits

As soon as you finish

You see your score on each scale the test measures, together with a short note on what that scale refers to and how to read the number. There is no charge.

Scores are read against adults generally. That is the one comparison group held for this test, so a score places you among adults as a whole rather than among people of your age, occupation or country.

What it will not tell you

It is not a diagnosis and not a clinical assessment. It will not tell you whether you are suited to a particular job or course, and a score is not a verdict on you.

Results depend on how carefully and honestly you answer. If a result concerns you, or you are struggling, speak to a doctor or a licensed psychologist. Terms of use.

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