Openness to experience: Portrays individuals who are creative, imaginative, intellectual and artistic. These people exhibit high levels of curiosity, they enjoy new experiences, continuous learning and they tend to be original due to their “thinking out of the box” mentality. Individuals who score low on Openness to experience prefer routines, familiarity and traditional or conventional ways. They are less creative and imaginative and they prefer concrete over abstract thinking.

Conscientiousness: Conscientious individuals have high self-control, they are thoughtful and goal- directed. They exhibit high levels of self- discipline, diligence, attention to detail and they tend to adhere to rules and regulations. Individuals who score lower on Conscientiousness tend to be more spontaneous, impulsive and are less likely to follow their urges as they struggle with impulse control.

Extraversion: Extroverted individuals tend to seek for social interactions and take great pleasure from that. They are socially bold, people-oriented, outgoing and confident. On the other hand, individuals who score low on Extraversion tend to want to spend more time alone, and are more likely to withdraw from social situations. They are more reserved and objective.

Agreeableness: Individuals who are agreeable tend to be cooperative, empathetic and trusting when interacting with others. They are less willing to express their views openly and question the status-quo. Individuals who score lower on this factor tend to be more competitive, more suspicious of others, less cooperative and enjoy being challenged.

Neuroticism: Individuals who score high on Neuroticism tend to be more worrisome and being less emotionally stable and tense. They are easily overwhelmed and they experience mood swings and anxiety. On the contrary, individuals who score lower on Neuroticism are more emotionally stable, confident and relaxed. It is worth noting that extremely low scorers might lack motivation and be less goal-directed.