Big Five Axial Test

The Big Five Axes Test was developed by IDRlabs, using the popular axial system for ease of overview. The IDR-BFA© is the property of IDR Labs International. The IDR-BFA© is not the equivalent of the NEO PI-R™ or the IPIP-NEO.

The test breaks the Big Five personality traits into categories as follows:

Extroversion Axis: Extroverted vs. Introverted: Extroverts are characterized by high levels of externally-oriented activity. They are energetic, sociable, pleasure-seeking, and talkative. Introverts, on the other hand, tend to be more reserved, quiet, low-key, and subdued. Introverts also tend to need more time alone to feel at ease.

Agreeableness Axis: Agreeable vs. Disagreeable: Agreeable people take a genuine interest in others and are mild, kind, and considerate. They are naturally compassionate and thoughtful, and they tend to seek cooperation over competition. Disagreeable people are cynical and self-serving, and typically less interested in the well-being of others.

Conscientious Axis: Conscientious vs. Spontaneous: Conscientious people are characterized by orderliness, planning, and control. They have a tendency to steer clear of danger and risk, and they persevere in the pursuit of long-term goals. Spontaneous people are more inclined to “let tomorrow take care of itself” and are typically more spontaneous and impulsive.

Openness Axis: Open vs. Grounded: Open people are imaginative and original, artistic, intellectual, and prone to experimentation in life. Grounded people are traditional and down to earth, fact-focused and realistic.

Neuroticism Axis: Neurotic vs. Stable: Neurotic people easily feel threatened in the world and are thus susceptible to experiencing anger, stress, and depression. Stable people are less likely to be knocked out by adversity and exhibit greater calm and serenity when faced with bad news.

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