Openness - People who like to learn new things and enjoy new experiences usually score

high in openness. Openness includes traits like being insightful and imaginative and having a
wide variety of interests.

Sample items[edit]

I have excellent ideas.

I am quick to understand things.

I use difficult words.

I am full of ideas.

I am not interested in abstractions. (reversed)

I do not have a good imagination. (reversed)

I have difficulty understanding abstract ideas. (reversed)[35]

Conscientiousness - People that have a high degree of conscientiousness are reliable and
prompt. Traits include being organized, methodic, and thorough.

I am always prepared.

I pay attention to details.

I get chores done right away.

I like order.

I follow a schedule.

I am exacting in my work.

I leave my belongings around. (reversed)

I make a mess of things. (reversed)

I often forget to put things back in their proper place. (reversed)

 I shirk my duties. (reversed)[35]

Extraversion - Extraverts get their energy from interacting with others, while introverts get
their energy from within themselves. Extraversion includes the traits of energetic, talkative, and
assertive.

I am the life of the party.

I don't mind being the center of attention.

I feel comfortable around people.

I start conversations.

I talk to a lot of different people at parties.

I don't talk a lot. (reversed)

I think a lot before I speak or act. (reversed)

I don't like to draw attention to myself. (reversed)

I am quiet around strangers. (reversed)[35]

I have no intention of talking in large crowds. (reversed)

Agreeableness - These individuals are friendly, cooperative, and compassionate. People with
low agreeableness may be more distant. Traits include being kind, affectionate, and
sympathetic.

I am interested in people.

I sympathize with others' feelings.

I have a soft heart.

I take time out for others.

I feel others' emotions.

 I make people feel at ease.

I am not really interested in others. (reversed)

I insult people. (reversed)

I am not interested in other people's problems. (reversed)

I feel little concern for others. (reversed)[35]

Neuroticism - Neuroticism is also sometimes called Emotional Stability. This dimension

relates to ones emotional stability and degree of negative emotions. People that score high on
neuroticism often experience emotional instability and negative emotions. Traits include being
moody and tense.

Sample items[edit]

I get irritated easily.

I get stressed out easily.

I get upset easily.

I have frequent mood swings.

I worry about things.

I am much more anxious than most people.[51]

I am relaxed most of the time. (reversed)

I seldom feel blue. (reversed)[35]

Sheldon's Body Personality

Explanations > Personality > Sheldon's Body Personality

Endomorph | Ectomorph | Mesomorph | So what?

Sheldon noted three personalities based on their physical make-up.

Endomorph
The Endomorph is physically quite 'round', and is typified as the 'barrel of fun' person. They
tend to have:

Wide hips and narrow shoulders, which makes them rather pear-shaped.
Quite a lot of fat spread across the body, including upper arms and thighs.
They have quite slim ankles and wrists, which only serves to accentuate the
fatter other parts.

Psychologically, the endomorph is:

Sociable
Fun-loving
Love of food
Tolerant
Even-tempered
Good humored
Relaxed
With a love of comfort
And has a need for affection

Ectomorph
The Ectomorph is a form of opposite of the Endomorph. Physically, they tend to have:

Narrow shoulders and hips

A thin and narrow face, with a high forehead
A thin and narrow chest and abdomen
Thin legs and arms
Very little body fat

Even though they may eat as much as the endomorph, they never seem to put on weight (much
to the endomorph's chagrin). Psychologically they are:
 Self-conscious
Private
Introverted
Inhibited
Socially anxious
Artistic
Intense
Emotionally restrained
Thoughtful

Mesomorph
The mesomorph is somewhere between the round endomorph and the thin ectomorph.
Physically, they have the more 'desirable' body, and have:

Large head, broad shoulders and narrow waist (wedge-shaped).

Muscular body, with strong forearms and and thighs
Very little body fat

They are generally considered as 'well-proportioned'. Psychologically, they are:

Adventurous
Courageous
Indifferent to what others think or want
Assertive/bold
Zest for physical activity
Competitive
With a desire for power/dominance
And a love of risk/chance