Big Five Inventory-2 (BFI-2) Test

Understand your personality across five core traits in about 11 minutes. Get clear, reliable insights with 60 items and detailed facets for coaching, hiring, or self-growth.

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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

29/100

Extraversion (E)

Extraversion measures a person’s typical level of sociability, energy, and engagement with others and activities.

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Moderate

High

0 – 31: Low | 32 – 70: Moderate | 71 – 100: High

A score of 29 falls in the Low range, suggesting a more reserved style with a preference for quieter settings and a smaller social circle.

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28/100

Sociability (S)

Sociability reflects how much a person seeks social interaction and how easily they form connections with others.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High

A score of 28 falls in the Low range, suggesting a preference for more solitude and less desire to be the center of attention.

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73/100

Assertiveness (A)

Persistence measures how consistently a person stays focused and determined in pursuing goals despite obstacles.

Lower persistence

Moderate persistence

Higher persistence

0 – 39: Lower persistence | 40 – 69: Moderate persistence | 70 – 100: Higher persistence

A score of 73 indicates higher persistence, suggesting you typically maintain effort and focus through challenges when working toward goals.

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65/100

Energy Level (EL)

Energetic Level measures a person’s typical activity level, alertness, and drive to take initiative.

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Moderate

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0 – 31: Low | 32 – 70: Moderate | 71 – 100: High

A score of 65 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a generally active and alert style with initiative that may vary by context.

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53/100

Agreeableness (A)

Kindness reflects a tendency toward cooperative, polite, and trusting interactions with others versus blunt or competitive behavior.

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Moderate

High

0 – 31: Low | 32 – 70: Moderate | 71 – 100: High

A score of 53 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a generally considerate and cooperative style that can still be direct or competitive in some situations.

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14/100

Compassion (C)

Empathy measures the tendency to understand and share others’ feelings and to respond with compassion in social interactions.

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Moderate

High

0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High

A score of 14 falls in the Low range, suggesting a lower tendency to emotionally resonate with others and to express compassion in day-to-day interactions.

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46/100

Respectfulness (R)

Respectfulness reflects how consistently a person communicates with politeness, tact, and consideration for others.

Lower

Moderate

Higher

0 – 39: Lower | 40 – 69: Moderate | 70 – 100: Higher

A score of 46 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a generally polite and tactful style that may vary depending on the situation or relationship.

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25/100

Trust (T)

Trust reflects how readily a person relies on others and assumes good intentions.

Low Trust

Moderate Trust

High Trust

0 – 31: Low Trust | 32 – 70: Moderate Trust | 71 – 100: High Trust

A score of 25 falls in the Low Trust range, suggesting a cautious stance toward relying on others and a tendency to question others’ intentions until proven.

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31/100

Conscientiousness (C)

Conscientiousness measures how organized, responsible, and goal-directed a person tends to be in daily life.

Lower

Moderate

Higher

0 – 31: Lower | 32 – 70: Moderate | 71 – 100: Higher

A score of 31 falls in the Lower range, suggesting a preference for flexibility and spontaneity over strict planning and sustained task focus.

example score

57/100

Organization (O)

Organization reflects how consistently a person plans ahead, structures tasks, and maintains order in daily activities.

Less structured

Moderately organized

Highly organized

0 – 39: Less structured | 40 – 69: Moderately organized | 70 – 100: Highly organized

A score of 57 indicates a moderately organized style, with generally effective planning and orderliness that may vary by situation or workload.

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12/100

Productiveness (P)

Productivity measures how effectively a person sets goals, follows through, and completes tasks.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High

A score of 12 falls in the Low range, suggesting goal-directed work and task completion may be less consistent and may require more structure or support.

example score

59/100

Responsibility (R)

Responsibility reflects how consistently a person fulfills commitments and follows through to complete tasks.

Lower

Moderate

Higher

0 – 31: Lower | 32 – 70: Moderate | 71 – 100: Higher

A score of 59 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting generally reliable follow-through with some variability depending on context or motivation.

example score

74/100

Negative Emotionality (NE)

Negative Emotionality measures how prone a person is to experiencing negative emotions and emotional reactivity versus remaining stable and resilient.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 31: Low | 32 – 70: Moderate | 71 – 100: High

A score of 74 falls in the High range, suggesting greater emotional sensitivity and a higher likelihood of experiencing stress, worry, or mood fluctuation.

example score

71/100

Anxiety (A)

Anxiety measures a person’s tendency toward worry, insecurity, and distress about potential difficulties.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High

A score of 71 falls in the High range, suggesting a stronger-than-average tendency to experience worry and distress in response to potential challenges.

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69/100

Depressiveness (D)

Depressiveness reflects a tendency toward low mood, sadness, and reduced motivation.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High

A score of 69 falls in the High range, suggesting a stronger-than-average tendency toward low mood and reduced motivation.

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56/100

Emotional Volatility (EV)

Emotional variability measures how often and how strongly a person experiences mood shifts and emotional reactivity.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 31: Low | 32 – 70: Moderate | 71 – 100: High

A score of 56 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a moderate tendency toward noticeable but generally manageable changes in mood and emotional responses.

example score

48/100

Openness To Experience (OTE)

Openness to Experience measures curiosity, imagination, and receptiveness to new ideas and novel experiences.

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Moderate

High

0 – 31: Low | 32 – 70: Moderate | 71 – 100: High

A score of 48 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced preference for both familiar routines and occasional exploration of new ideas or experiences.

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85/100

Intellectual Curiosity (IC)

Curiosity reflects a person's interest in exploring, learning new things, and seeking out new information and experiences.

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Moderate

High

0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High

A score of 85 falls in the High range, suggesting a strong tendency to seek new knowledge and actively explore ideas and experiences.

example score

74/100

Aesthetic Sensitivity (AS)

Aestheticism measures how strongly someone is drawn to and emotionally responsive to art, beauty, and aesthetic experiences.

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Moderate

High

0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High

A score of 74 falls in the High range, indicating a strong sensitivity to aesthetic qualities and a tendency to notice and value beauty and artistic expression.

example score

48/100

Creative Imagination (CI)

Creative Imagination measures the tendency to generate novel ideas, engage in fantasy, and think in original ways.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 31: Low | 32 – 70: Moderate | 71 – 100: High

A score of 48 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced level of imaginative and original thinking that may vary by situation.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Self-improvement seekers

44%OF USERS

People who want a clear snapshot of their personality to better understand strengths, blind spots, and growth areas.

Recruiters and team leads

33%OF USERS

Hiring and management professionals using personality traits to improve role fit, teamwork, and communication.

Counseling and coaching clients

23%OF USERS

Individuals working with a therapist or coach who want structured insight into patterns that affect relationships, stress, and habits.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Extraversion (E)

Average

34.4

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19.9 — 48.9

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Sociability (S)

Average

63.7

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48.4 — 79.1

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100

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Persistence (P)

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73.6

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60.6 — 86.5

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100

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Energetic Level (EL)

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25.1 — 50.9

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Kindness (K)

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48.4

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31.8 — 64.9

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Empathy (E)

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62.4

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47.6 — 77.1

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100

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Respectfulness (R)

Average

58.4

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45.8 — 71.1

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100

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Trust (T)

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38.8 — 71.1

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Conscientiousness (C)

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63.5

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46.8 — 80.2

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100

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Organization (O)

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69.4

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54.6 — 84.3

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100

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Productivity (P)

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50.7

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36.2 — 65.3

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100

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Responsibility (R)

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13.1 — 48.9

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Negative Emotionality (NE)

Average

69.8

Normal range

52.7 — 86.9

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100

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Anxiety (A)

Average

25.5

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8.5 — 42.6

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100

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Depressiveness (D)

Average

45.1

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32.6 — 57.6

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100

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Emotional variability (Ev)

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54.5

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40.5 — 68.5

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100

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Openness to Experience (OtE)

Average

36.8

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24.1 — 49.4

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100

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Curiosity (C)

Average

34.8

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17.9 — 51.8

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100

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Aestheticism (A)

Average

57.3

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38.9 — 75.7

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100

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Creative Imagination (CI)

Average

34.3

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15.5 — 53.1

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100

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

This questionnaire lists several dozen personal characteristics. Please rate the extent to which each characteristic describes you. For example, is it true that you are someone who enjoys spending time with others? For each item, select the degree to which you agree or disagree.

- Disagree strongly
- Disagree a little
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Agree a little
- Agree strongly
- Strongly disagree
- Disagree a little
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Agree a little
- Strongly agree
- Strongly disagree
- Disagree a little
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Agree a little
- Strongly agree

These are 3 of the 60 real questions — the rest appear in the test. No sign-up needed to start.

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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Big Five Inventory-2 (BFI-2) Test - Symptoms and Signs

structure of personality

This measure is a brief self-report inventory of personality traits, commonly referred to as the Big Five Inventory-2 (BFI-2). It is designed to assess broad individual differences across the five-factor model in a standardized format.

The questionnaire includes 60 items and typically takes about 11 minutes to complete. Responses yield scores intended to summarize standing on major trait domains and can support research, screening, and descriptive clinical or organizational assessment when interpreted in context.

Big Five Inventory-2 (BFI-2) results are generally used to inform trait-based formulations rather than to diagnose mental disorders, and should be considered alongside other clinical information and measurement limitations.

Author: Christopher J. Soto, Oliver P. John

Literature: Soto, C. J., & John, O. P. The next Big Five Inventory (BFI-2): Developing and assessing a hierarchical model with 15 facets to enhance bandwidth, fidelity, and predictive power. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 2017.; Soto, C. J., & John, O. P. Short and extra-short forms of the Big Five Inventory–2: The BFI-2-S and BFI-2-XS. Journal of Research in Personality. 2017.; McCrae, R. R., & Costa, P. T., Jr. Personality in adulthood: A five-factor theory perspective. Guilford Press. 2003.; John, O. P., Naumann, L. P., & Soto, C. J. Paradigm shift to the integrative Big Five trait taxonomy: History, measurement, and conceptual issues. In O. P. John, R. W. Robins, & L. A. Pervin (Eds.), Handbook of personality: Theory and research. Guilford Press. 2008.