Blog 3: Dimensions of my Personality Determined by the NEO Test

SCORES

Neuroticism: Average

Scoring Average in Neuroticism feels right. When I’m put in stressful situations I don’t shut down. I do experience guilt when things don’t go the way I plan, it’s almost like I blame myself for them failing. I am moody, I sometimes am on two different ends of the spectrum. I am either very happy or very sad but I do try to reflect on why my mood is that way when it is happening.

Extraversion: Average

Scoring Average in Extraversion also seemed right. I love hanging out with my friends, I even have people with me when I am running errands, I love having a social like, but I do value my privacy. I don’t like when people pry when it isn’t their place too, although this seems harsh to say. I love having time to myself and being back home because of COVID has been a bit difficult since my family is always around, I often find myself going for drives just to have time with my thoughts.

Openness: High

Having scored high in Openness does not surprise me. I enjoy experiencing new things! I love trying new foods, and exploring new places. When I turned 21 I had brunch at a place near the water. They had raw oysters there, and I had never tried that before. I tried them but couldn’t stomach the texture, I even tried them in Nigiri but once again couldn’t get past the texture. Same thing incidentally happened with Pho the first time I had it, but upon giving it a second try and trying it a different way changed my mind.

Agreeableness: High

Having scored High in Agreeableness surprised me. Yes I am compassionate, and cooperate with people but I don’t avoid conflict. I’m usually very upfront on how I feel, although that being said I don’t like making people feel bad. I don’t go out of my way to find conflict but if a conflict arises I’ll deal with it.

Conscientiousness: Low

When I read the description to a low score for Conscientiousness i automatically thought wow that sounds about right … until I read the other ones. I don’t particularly agree with the full scoring. I’m a very dependable person, it is true I may not be very well organized but I know when to focus and work. I agree with not making plans, I am spontaneous and I often will just go with the flow.