Describe how McCrae and Costa developed their Five-Factor model. According to
them, what are the five trait factors in the model? Describe each.
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, They utilized every major personality inventory and came up with a Five-
Factor solution.
Neuroticism- bipolar factor consisting of neuroticism at one pole and
stability at the other. High scores on N may indicate anxiety, hysteria,
obsessive-compulsive disorders, or criminality. Low scores indicate
emotional stability.
Extraversion- Consists of two opposite poles. Characterized behaviorally
by sociability and impulsiveness and physiologically by a low level of
cortical arousal.
Openness- involves one's propensity for innovation and ability to solve
problems.
Agreeableness- A person's willingness and capacity to cooperate and help
the group on the one hand or to be hostile and aggressive on the other.
Conscientiousness- one's capacity and commitment to work and to be
focused and detail-oriented.
Describe the early contributions of Allport and Cattell
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them, what are the five trait factors in the model? Describe each.
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, They utilized every major personality inventory and came up with a Five-
Factor solution.
Neuroticism- bipolar factor consisting of neuroticism at one pole and
stability at the other. High scores on N may indicate anxiety, hysteria,
obsessive-compulsive disorders, or criminality. Low scores indicate
emotional stability.
Extraversion- Consists of two opposite poles. Characterized behaviorally
by sociability and impulsiveness and physiologically by a low level of
cortical arousal.
Openness- involves one's propensity for innovation and ability to solve
problems.
Agreeableness- A person's willingness and capacity to cooperate and help
the group on the one hand or to be hostile and aggressive on the other.
Conscientiousness- one's capacity and commitment to work and to be
focused and detail-oriented.
Describe the early contributions of Allport and Cattell
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