1. Emerging adulthood: If you are an emerging adult, explain what it is like to be in this period of development from your perspective, and how this aligns with what research suggests is common for this age group. For instance, in what ways might you feel
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Personality
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Key Objectives
List and describe “The Big 5”
Identify how ”The Big 5” change over time
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Personality
What makes each person unique
Personality traits are important predictors of developmental outcomes
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The Big Five
Openness (to experience) – Closed mindedness
Conscientiousness – Impulsivity
Extroversion – Introversion
Agreeableness – Hostility
Neuroticism – Emotional stability
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Openness to Experience
High
Imaginative and curious
Like new activities, to experience different things
Low (Closed-minded)
Fact-based
Prefers familiar/conventional things
Related to: easier adjustments work
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Conscientiousness
High
Organized
Hardworking
Responsible
Thorough
Low (Impulsivity)
Careless
Unreliable
Related to: Health and wealth
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Extroversion
High
Outgoing
High energy
Positive emotionality
Leader
Low (Introversion)
May dislike social situations
Less energy
Reserved
Related to: interpersonal and job success
Mortality rate
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Agreeableness
High
Helpful
Modest
Trust
Warmth
Low (Hostility)
Mistrust of others
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Agreeableness
What does it predict?
Marriage success
Social relationships
Volunteering
Lower income
Judge, Livingston, & Hurst (2012)
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Neuroticism
High
Emotionally reactive, intense
Moody
Self-conscious
Low (Emotional Stability)
Calm; poised
Comfortable in own skin
Emotionally stable
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Neuroticism
What does it predict?
Mental health
Marital relationships
Higher mortality
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Personality Stability & Change
Extreme change is rare; small-to-moderate more common
How do they change?
Usually takes years
Personality more stable for some than others
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