The five factors, also known as the Big Five, are a set of personality traits that are used to describe and understand human personality. These factors include openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.
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Openness: This term refers to one's willingness to explore new ideas and experiences.
Conscientiousness: This term describes how organized, responsible, and diligent someone is in their actions.
Extraversion: This term relates to an individual's level of sociability and preference for being around others.