Across
- 1. Acronym used to remember the Big Five personality traits in psychology
- 5. Big Five trait linked to cooperation, kindness and empathy towards others
- 6. Type of numerical data produced when rating scales are used in personality assessments
- 9. Big Five trait describing people who are sociable, energetic and outgoing
- 10. Important feature of questionnaires referring to consistency of responses, although it may be reduced by extraneous variables affecting answers
- 11. Type of data produced when people use rating scales in personality assessments based on personal opinions or interpretations
- 12. Unique combination of behaviours, thoughts and emotions that influence how a person acts
- 13. Big Five trait associated with emotional instability, stress and anxiety
Down
- 2. Big Five trait associated with being organised, responsible and self-disciplined
- 3. Big Five trait linked to creativity, curiosity and willingness to try new experiences
- 4. Measure commonly used to assess personality by collecting participant responses to questions
- 7. Personality trait describing people who prefer lower levels of social stimulation and quieter environments
- 8. Enduring characteristic or behaviour pattern that forms part of a person’s personality
- 9. Psychologist who developed a theory of personality based on dimensions such as introversion and extraversion