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Short Big Five Inventory (BFI-10)

Short Big Five Inventory (BFI-10) Test

Get a quick read on Big Five personality traits in about 2 minutes. Ten targeted items deliver a clear snapshot for coaching, teams, or screening when time is tight.

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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

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4/6

Neuroticism (N)

Neuroticism reflects emotional stability and the tendency to experience negative emotions such as worry or tension.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2.4: Low | 2.5 – 4.5: Moderate | 4.6 – 6: High

A score of 4 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a generally typical level of emotional reactivity with occasional sensitivity to stress.

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3/6

Conscientiousness (C)

Mindfulness reflects how organized, self-disciplined, and goal-directed a person tends to be in everyday tasks and responsibilities.

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Moderate

High

1 – 2.4: Low | 2.5 – 4.5: Moderate | 4.6 – 6: High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a fairly typical balance between planning and follow-through and occasional spontaneity or inconsistency.

example score

4/6

Agreeableness (A)

Kindness reflects a person's tendency toward cooperation, trust, and altruistic responsiveness toward others.

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Typical

Higher

1 – 2.4: Lower | 2.5 – 4.5: Typical | 4.6 – 6: Higher

A score of 4 falls in the Typical range, suggesting a generally cooperative and considerate style that balances responsiveness with occasional criticalness or competitiveness.

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2/6

Extraversion (E)

Extraversion measures sociability, activity level, and preference for engaging with others versus keeping to oneself.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2.4: Low | 2.5 – 4.5: Moderate | 4.6 – 6: High

A score of 2 falls in the Low range, suggesting a more reserved style with a greater comfort in quieter, less socially demanding situations.

example score

3/6

Openness to Experience (OtE)

Openness to Experience reflects curiosity, imagination, and willingness to engage with novel ideas and experiences.

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Moderate

High

1 – 2.4: Low | 2.5 – 4.5: Moderate | 4.6 – 6: High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced mix of practical preferences with some openness to new ideas when they seem worthwhile.

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Who Usually Takes This Test?

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41%OF USERS

People starting coaching or counseling take it to get a quick snapshot of their Big Five traits and define initial growth goals.

Hiring and team screening

34%OF USERS

Recruiters and team leads use it to rapidly compare personality tendencies across candidates or employees when time is limited.

Students and research participants

25%OF USERS

Students and study participants complete it as a fast, low-burden measure for surveys, screenings, or introductory psychology tasks.

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RESULTS YOU CAN ACTUALLY USE

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Neuroticism (N)

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3.8

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3.1 — 4.5

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Mindfulness (M)

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2.4

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1.5 — 3.3

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Kindness (K)

Average

4.3

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3.5 — 5

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Extraversion (E)

Average

2.6

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1.9 — 3.4

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Openness to Experience (OtE)

Average

4.5

Normal range

3.6 — 5.3

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This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It provides a brief profile across five broad personality domains: Neuroticism, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, and Openness to Experience.

How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?

Completion typically takes about 2 minutes. The questionnaire includes 10 items.

What are the instructions for responding to items?

Read each statement and select the response that best matches typical behavior or feelings. Answer all items using the first, most accurate impression.

What conditions are recommended for administration?

Use a quiet setting with minimal interruptions. Avoid completing the questionnaire during acute stress or significant distraction when possible.

How should results be interpreted and used?

Scores are intended for rapid screening and an initial impression rather than detailed diagnosis. Results may guide follow-up assessment, coaching goals, or team development discussions.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Short Big Five Portrait Questionnaire, B5-10 Test

Short Big Five Inventory (BFI-10) Test

structure of personality

This brief self-report measure is designed to provide an initial snapshot of broad personality domains consistent with the Five-Factor Model. The Short Big Five Inventory (BFI-10) is typically used when a rapid, approximate profile is needed rather than a comprehensive assessment.

The instrument contains 10 items and takes about 2 minutes to complete. Items are intended to capture individual differences across the major trait dimensions of Neuroticism, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, and Openness to Experience, supporting efficient screening or research applications. The Short Big Five Inventory (BFI-10) should be administered in a low-distraction setting, and results are best interpreted as a preliminary indicator to inform follow-up assessment when clinically indicated. The measure is attributed to Oliver P. John and Christopher J. Soto.

Author: Christopher J. Soto, Oliver P. John

Literature: Gosling, S. D., Rentfrow, P. J., & Swann, W. B., Jr. A very brief measure of the Big-Five personality domains. Journal of Research in Personality. 2003.

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