The Big Five Personality Traits Test - the question form
Questions: 40 · 8 minutes
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1. The best way for me to relax is to socialize in a fun group.
1 – No, that is not true of me
2 – Sometimes true of me, sometimes not
3 – Yes, that is definitely true of me
2. I sometimes feel very cheerful or very sad for no particular reason.
1 – No, this does not describe me
2 – Sometimes this describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, this definitely describes me
3. I am very interested in new things that come up around me.
1 – No, not true of me
2 – Sometimes true of me, sometimes not
3 – Yes, definitely true of me
4. I follow through on my plans.
1 – No, this is not like me
2 – Sometimes this is like me, sometimes it is not
3 – Yes, this is definitely like me
5. When I have an argument with someone, I usually take the first step to make up.
1 – No, this does not describe me
2 – Sometimes this describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, this definitely describes me
6. I often need friends who can support and comfort me.
1 – No, not true of me
2 – Sometimes true of me, sometimes not
3 – Yes, definitely true of me
7. My mood changes easily.
1 – No, this is not like me
2 – Sometimes this is like me, sometimes not
3 – Yes, this is definitely like me
8. I think the saying “Everything new is well-forgotten old” is not true.
1 – No, this is not like me
2 – Sometimes this is like me, sometimes not
3 – Yes, this is definitely like me
9. I manage my time well enough to get everything I need done.
1 – No, this does not describe me
2 – Sometimes this describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, this definitely describes me
10. I see myself as someone who is warm and soft-hearted.
1 – No, that is not true of me
2 – Sometimes true of me, sometimes not
3 – Yes, that is definitely true of me
11. I really enjoy visiting other people.
1 – No, this does not describe me
2 – Sometimes this describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, this definitely describes me
12. Sometimes I get so worried that I cannot sit still.
1 – No, that is not true of me
2 – Sometimes that is true of me, sometimes not
3 – Yes, that is definitely true of me
13. I am someone who is very curious.
1 – No, this does not describe me
2 – Sometimes this describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, this definitely describes me
14. I think others see me as a very responsible person.
1 – No, that is not like me
2 – Sometimes that is like me, sometimes not
3 – Yes, that is definitely like me
15. I see myself as someone who is trusting.
1 – No, that does not describe me
2 – Sometimes that describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, that definitely describes me
16. I am often drawn to adventure; I like excitement.
1 – No, this does not describe me
2 – Sometimes this describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, this definitely describes me
17. I get bored quickly with routine.
1 – No, this does not apply to me
2 – Sometimes this applies to me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, this definitely applies to me
18. I have a wide range of interests and hobbies.
1 – No, this does not describe me
2 – Sometimes this describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, this definitely describes me
19. I am careful and cautious in what I say and do.
1 – Not true of me
2 – Sometimes true, sometimes not true
3 – Definitely true of me
20. I am willing to do a variety of favors for friends and acquaintances.
1 – No, that is not like me
2 – Sometimes that is like me, sometimes not
3 – Yes, that is definitely like me
21. I get most interesting information from talking with others rather than from reading or studying.
1 – No, this does not describe me
2 – Sometimes this describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, this definitely describes me
22. At times, I feel very tired for no apparent reason.
1 – No, this is not true of me
2 – Sometimes true of me, sometimes not
3 – Yes, this is definitely true of me
23. I adapt easily to unexpected situations.
1 – No, not true of me
2 – Sometimes true of me, sometimes not
3 – Yes, definitely true of me
24. When what I want conflicts with what I need to do, I always choose what I should do rather than what I want.
1 – No, this is not true of me
2 – Sometimes this is true of me, sometimes it is not
3 – Yes, this is definitely true of me
25. I think that others do not see me as selfish.
1 – No, this does not describe me
2 – Sometimes this describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, this definitely describes me
26. I see myself as someone who is talkative.
1 – No, that is not like me
2 – Sometimes that is like me, sometimes it is not
3 – Yes, that is definitely like me
27. I see myself as not calm.
1 – No, this does not describe me
2 – Sometimes this describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, this definitely describes me
28. I am seen by most people as imaginative and creative.
1 – No, this is not like me
2 – Sometimes like me, sometimes not
3 – Yes, this is definitely like me
29. I do not consider myself lazy.
1 – No, this does not describe me
2 – Sometimes this describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, this definitely describes me
30. I avoid competing with other people.
1 – Not true of me
2 – Sometimes true of me, sometimes not
3 – Definitely true of me
31. I like large, noisy gatherings.
1 – No, that is not like me
2 – Sometimes that is like me, sometimes not
3 – Yes, that is definitely like me
32. I often have doubts about many different things.
1 – No, this is not true of me
2 – Sometimes this is true of me, sometimes it is not
3 – Yes, this is definitely true of me
33. I like to reflect on the causes and consequences of events in my life.
1 – No, this is not like me
2 – Sometimes this is like me, sometimes not
3 – Yes, this is definitely like me
34. Once I set a goal, I am willing to overcome major difficulties to achieve it.
1 – No, this does not describe me
2 – Sometimes this describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, that definitely describes me
35. I see myself as someone who is generous.
1 – No, that does not describe me
2 – Sometimes that describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, that definitely describes me
36. I work better with other people than alone.
1 – No, this is not true of me
2 – Sometimes this is true of me, sometimes it is not
3 – Yes, this is definitely true of me
37. I am easily emotionally moved.
1 – No, this does not describe me
2 – Sometimes this describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, this definitely describes me
38. I like to learn new things, even when they challenge my existing knowledge and beliefs.
1 – No, this does not describe me
2 – Sometimes this describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, this definitely describes me
39. I think about possible consequences before doing anything.
1 – No, this does not describe me
2 – Sometimes this describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, this definitely describes me
40. I enjoy helping other people.
1 – No, this is not like me
2 – Sometimes this is like me, sometimes not
3 – Yes, this is definitely like me
1. The best way for me to relax is to socialize with a fun group of people.
1 – No, this is not like me
2 – Sometimes this is like me, sometimes not
3 – Yes, this is definitely like me
2. I sometimes feel very cheerful or very sad even without a serious reason.
1 – No, this is not true of me
2 – Sometimes this is true of me, sometimes it is not
3 – Yes, this is definitely true of me
3. I am very interested in anything new that comes along.
1 – No, this does not describe me
2 – Sometimes this describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, this definitely describes me
4. I always follow through on what I have planned.
1 – No, that does not describe me
2 – Sometimes it describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, that describes me well
5. When I have an argument with someone, I usually take the first step to make up.
1 – No, this does not describe me
2 – Sometimes this describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, this definitely describes me
6. I often need friends who can support and comfort me.
1 – No, that is not like me
2 – Sometimes that is like me, sometimes not
3 – Yes, that is definitely like me
7. My mood changes easily.
1 – No, this does not describe me
2 – Sometimes this describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, this definitely describes me
8. I think the saying, “Everything new is well-forgotten old,” is not true.
1 – No, that is not true of me
2 – Sometimes that is true of me, sometimes it is not
3 – Yes, that is definitely true of me
9. I manage my time well so that I get everything important done.
1 – No, that is not like me
2 – Sometimes that is like me, sometimes not
3 – Yes, that is definitely like me
10. I see myself as someone who is soft-hearted.
1 – No, that is not like me
2 – Sometimes that is like me, sometimes not
3 – Yes, that is definitely like me
11. I really enjoy visiting other people.
1 – No, this is not true of me
2 – Sometimes this is true of me, sometimes it is not
3 – Yes, this is definitely true of me
12. I sometimes feel so worried that I cannot sit still.
1 – No, this does not describe me
2 – Sometimes this describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, this definitely describes me
13. I see myself as someone who is very curious.
1 – No, that is not like me
2 – Sometimes like me, sometimes not
3 – Yes, that is definitely like me
14. I think other people see me as very responsible.
1 – No, this does not describe me
2 – Sometimes this describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, this definitely describes me
15. I see myself as someone who is trusting.
1 – No, that is not me
2 – Sometimes that is me, sometimes it is not
3 – Yes, that is definitely me
16. I am often drawn to adventure and like excitement.
1 – No, this does not describe me
2 – Sometimes this describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, this definitely describes me
17. I quickly get bored with routine.
1 - No, this is not like me
2 - Sometimes this is like me, sometimes it is not
3 - Yes, this is definitely like me
18. Has a wide range of interests.
1 – No, that is not like me
2 – Sometimes that is like me, sometimes not
3 – Yes, that is definitely like me
19. I am careful and cautious in what I say and do.
1 – Not true of me
2 – Sometimes true of me, sometimes not
3 – Definitely true of me
20. I am willing to help friends and acquaintances when they ask.
1 – No, this is not like me
2 – Sometimes this is like me, sometimes it is not
3 – Yes, this is definitely like me
21. I get most interesting information from talking with people rather than from reading or studying.
1 – No, this is not true of me
2 – Sometimes this is true of me, sometimes not
3 – Yes, this is definitely true of me
22. Sometimes I feel very tired for no apparent reason.
1 – No, this is not like me
2 – Sometimes this is like me, sometimes it is not
3 – Yes, this is definitely like me
23. I handle unexpected situations well.
1 – Not true of me
2 – Sometimes true of me, sometimes not
3 – Definitely true of me
24. When what I want conflicts with what I need to do, I always choose what I need to do rather than what I want.
1 – No, this is not like me
2 – Sometimes this is like me, sometimes it is not
3 – Yes, this is definitely like me
25. I think other people do not see me as selfish.
1 – Definitely not true
2 – Sometimes true, sometimes not true
3 – Definitely true
26. I see myself as someone who is talkative.
1 – Not true
2 – Sometimes true, sometimes not
3 – Very true
27. I see myself as someone who is not calm.
No, that is not like me
Sometimes that is like me, sometimes not
Yes, that is definitely like me
28. I am seen by most people as creative and imaginative.
1 – No, that does not describe me
2 – Sometimes that describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, that describes me well
29. I do not consider myself lazy.
1 – Not true of me
2 – Sometimes true of me, sometimes not
3 – Definitely true of me
30. I avoid competing with other people.
1 – No, this is not like me
2 – Sometimes this is like me, sometimes not
3 – Yes, this is definitely like me
31. I like large, noisy gatherings.
1 – No, not true of me
2 – Sometimes true of me, sometimes not
3 – Yes, definitely true of me
32. I often have doubts about many different things.
1 – No, that is not like me
2 – Sometimes that is like me, sometimes not
3 – Yes, that is definitely like me
33. I like to think about the causes and consequences of events in my life.
1 – No, does not describe me
2 – Sometimes describes me, sometimes does not
3 – Yes, definitely describes me
34. Once I have set a goal, I am willing to overcome major difficulties to achieve it.
1 – No, that does not describe me
2 – Sometimes that describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, that describes me exactly
35. I see myself as someone who is generous.
1 – No, this does not describe me
2 – Sometimes this describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, this definitely describes me
36. I work better with other people than alone.
1 – No, this does not describe me
2 – Sometimes this describes me, sometimes it does not
3 – Yes, this definitely describes me
37. I am easily moved to strong emotions.
1 – No, this is not like me
2 – Sometimes this is like me, sometimes not
3 – Yes, this is definitely like me
38. I like learning new things, even when they conflict with my knowledge and beliefs.
1 – No, this is not like me
2 – Sometimes this is like me, sometimes not
3 – Yes, this is definitely like me
39. I think about the possible consequences before I do something.
1 – Not true of me
2 – Sometimes true, sometimes not
3 – Definitely true of me
40. I enjoy helping other people.
1 – No, this is not true of me
2 – Sometimes this is true of me, sometimes it is not
3 – Yes, this is definitely true of me