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Mini-IPIP 20 items

20 items About 3-5 minutes

A very brief 20-item measure of the Big Five. It is useful for a quick self-check.

Mini-IPIP labels Factor IV in the Neuroticism direction, which is opposite to Big Five 50 Emotional Stability.

Factors

Extraversion

Extraversion

quiet and reserved energy active and sociable energy

Shows the tendency to socialize and express yourself actively.

Agreeableness

Agreeableness

independent and critical stance empathetic and cooperative stance

Shows the tendency to respond with empathy and cooperation.

Conscientiousness

Conscientiousness

flexible and spontaneous style planned and responsible style

Shows organization, planning, responsibility, and persistence.

Neuroticism

Neuroticism

emotionally calm sensitive to negative emotion

Shows emotional reactivity such as worry, anger, sadness, and vulnerability.

Intellect / Imagination

Intellect / Imagination

concrete and practical interests imagination and intellectual curiosity

Shows attraction to new ideas, abstract concepts, and imagination.

Response scale

1 — Very inaccurate

2 — Moderately inaccurate

3 — Neutral

4 — Moderately accurate

5 — Very accurate

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