By taking the Five Factors Test I discovered that I scored high in the extraversion category, with a 90%. This means that I enjoy being around people and typically experience positive emotions (Five Factor Test). I learned that many extraverts gain their energy by being around others and tend to lose that energy once they are alone. I agree with this statement and think that this part of the test was accurate for me. People who score high in the conscientiousness category tend to stick with a plan and thoroughly think before they act. The test confirms that these people are usually perfectionist or workaholics. I scored 72% which was somewhat surprising to me, I think that I tend to go with the flow and act on impulse. My lowest category was neuroticism. I strongly agree with this result because I find myself typically looking on the bright side of things; I try to stay calm under pressure situations. Low scores of neuroticism is a component of the Extraversion domain, which accurately reflects my test scores (Five Factors Test).
I feel as if the first two levels of Maslow's pyramid are given to you, but humans have more certain needs that must be met in a specific order (Spielman p. 385). Most people have their basic needs and have some sense of safety for their belongings. Love and belonging is the next level on the hierarchy and I think most people experience this in some way or another. Everyone has a sense of family and belonging, whether that be someone’s biological family or a group of friends that they trust. It’s easy to establish a sense of connection with almost anyone in today’s world due to the internet and social media. However, social media could also hold someone back from reaching their self-esteem level or self-actualization level. People are constantly playing a comparison game with people on the internet and with those around them, which limits them to reaching those levels. If one doesn’t learn to love themselves without comparison to others, then I believe that they can not reach their full potential.
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Five Factor Test. (n.d.). Psychologist World. Retrieved October 27, 2023, from https://www.psychologistworld.com/influence-personality/five-factor-test/