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Overview the findings of the Five Factor model of personality by McCrae and Costa. Summarize the test results.

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The Five Factor model of personality by McCrae and Costa is explained. Test findings also occur.

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The BIG 5, as presented in this work

1. Extraversion or surgency
2. Agreeableness
3. Conscientiousness
4. Emotional stability vs. neuroticism
5. Culture (or openness to experience)

Five-Factor structure appears in both self report and peer rating methods.

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156 men and 118 women ...

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