Discussion Post
The Big Five Personality assessment is arguably the most widely accepted measure of personality broken into smaller subscales (OCEAN; Openness to experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism**). These traits are neither good nor bad, and everyone lands on a continuum on the 5 subscales. Answer the following questions on the Big 5 (and the personality chapter in Rathus):
• After reading the descriptions of your traits how well do you feel they fit your personality? What aspects of the test do not work as well?
• How does the Big 5 differ from the other personality theories discussed in your text (psychoanalytic theory; humanistic theory; Big 3; etc). Compare/contrast the Big 5 traits with one other personality theory mentioned in your text.
• What aspects of personality does the Big 5 overlook? Would you add anything else as a subscale?
• Finally, take a look at these researchers' explanations regarding neuroticism as "mental noise." How does "mental noise" differ from the Big 5 definition of neuroticism?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.