Module 2

How is personality defined?  What do we mean by "personality traits?"  Name and describe in some detail each of the Big Five personality traits.  If you completed the NEO (see p. 62) or another personality scale based on the five-factor model, which trait do you think would be your dominant trait (i.e., highest score) ?  What about you and your behavior makes you think so?  How might knowing another person's scores on each of the Big Five factors/dimensions help you interact with them or resolve a disagreement with them?  How might it affect your behavior or responses if you knew he or she was high in Conscientiousness? Low in Openness?

Be complete and be sure you are demonstrating your knowledge of the readings and ability to discuss them.