Question

Jacob is imaginative, creative, and seeks out new experiences. Sean is hardworking, ambitious, neat, and prides himself on never giving up until a task is finished. In terms of the five-factor model, Jacob would probably score high on the dimension of _____, while Sean would probably score high on the dimension of _____.
A) extraversion; introversion
B) neuroticism; conscientiousness
C) openness to experience; conscientiousness
D) agreeableness; neuroticism

Answer 1

Answer:

C) openness to experience; conscientiousness

Explanation:

Openness to experience is used to describe people with personality traits that involves having active imagination which can be fantasy, highly creative, paying attention to inner feelings, prefer a variety of things rather than been confined to one thing or idea, seek out new experiences and are highly curious. Jacob has most of these qualities as he is  imaginative, creative, and seeks out new experiences.

Conscientiousness can be described as a personality trait as being very careful and orderly in doing things. It is the desire or an ability of doing something well and thoroughly. People with this traits tend to be very organised in doing things and are very efficient. They are people who you can rely on easily. Sean falls under this category as he is hardworking, ambitious, neat, and prides himself on never giving up until a task is finished.