THE BIG FIVE PERSONALITY FACTORSProf. S. N. BiswasIRMA

What is Personality?Personality refers to a persons unique psychological makeup and how it consistently influences the way a person responds to his or her environment

What is Personality?It is an individuals characteristic pattern of..thinkingfeeling and acting

Influence on PersonalityHeredity GenesUpbringing (Parents) Nurturance Peers FriendsTeachers Mass Media Television, FilmsCulture

Why Personality?It affects our Performance on the JobIt affects leadership BehaviourIt affects our attitude towards workIt affects our attitude towards lifeOur Personality tells us the type of..job that we are best suitedpartner that we will be most comfortable with

Basic perspectivesPsychoanalyticHumanisticTrait Perspectives

The Psychoanalytic Perspectiveproposes that childhood sexuality and unconscious motivations influence personality

Humanistic PerspectiveStudied self-actualization processes of productive and healthy people (e.g., Lincoln)Abraham Maslow (1908-1970)Self-Actualization is the ultimate psychological need that arises after basic physical and psychological needs are met and self-esteem is achieved. It is the motivation to fulfill ones potential

Carl Rogers (1902-1987)focused on growth and fulfillment of individuals

genuinenessacceptanceempathyUnconditional Positive Regard - an attitude of total acceptance toward another personSelf-Concept - all our thoughts and feelings about ourselves, in an answer to the question, Who am I?

The Trait PerspectiveA characteristic pattern of behavior

A disposition to feel and act, as assessed by self-report inventories and peer reports

The Big Five TraitsExtraversionAgreeablenessConscientiousnessNeuroticismOpenness to experience

Extraversion - CharacteristicsEnergetic approach toward the social and material worldExhibit behaviour full of energyEngaged in physical and mental activitiesGenerate lot of enthusiasmAssertive (and not aggressive)Display positive emotionality

Agreeableness - CharacteristicsAltruistic Tender-mindedTrustingModestExhibit pro-social behaviour, like helping others, and they are accommodating in natureGenerally forgiving towards the faults of others

ConscientiousnessSocially prescribed impulse controlTask and goal-directed behaviorThink before actingAgainst immediate gratification of needFollow norms and rulesEngage inPlanningOrganizingPrioritizing tasksDisplay strong self-controlWork diligently to attain stated goals

Neuroticism (opposite of emotional stability)Negative emotionalityFeeling anxiousNervousCynicismSadTenseOften depressed and tensedWorry a lot Not trusting people

Openness to ExperienceOriginalityCuriosityAesthetically orientedDeep thinkers and analyticalInnovativeVaried ideasVenturesome ColumbusMay get bored with routine stuff