Discussion #3

Discussion #3

by Lily Cai -
Number of replies: 2

The results of my quiz were as follows: - Extraversion: 55% - Openness to Experience: 67% - Conscientiousness: 77% - Agreeableness: 59% - Neuroticism: 53% These results didn't come as a surprise to me. In the conscientiousness category, I scored 77%. I always like to ensure tasks are completed on time in an orderly and organized manner. I received a 67% on openness to experience, which accurately reflects my creative and curious nature, as well as my enjoyment of embracing new ideas and experiences. I scored 55% in extraversion, which makes sense, as I can be social at times but also have days when I prefer solitude. In agreeableness, I scored 59%, which aligns with my tendency to exhibit cooperation and empathy. In terms of neuroticism, I scored 53%, indicating a relatively stable emotional state.


Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is like a ladder that shows what most people aim for in life. At the bottom are basic things we all need, like food and safety. I think that many people reach these levels because they're essential for survival. But going up the ladder gets harder. "Self-esteem" is about feeling good about yourself, and "Self-Actualization" means becoming the best you can be. I think that not everyone reaches these top levels because things like self-doubt, life challenges, and lack of opportunities can hold us back. The feeling of not being enough or even the thought of failure. It's tough to reach your full potential. I feel like many people work towards it, even if they don't reach the very top.



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In reply to Lily Cai

Re: Discussion #3

by Sara Bailey -

Dear Lily,

I thoroughly enjoyed reading your discussion post about personality, and I especially enjoyed reading your test results, and how you think they compare to how you think about yourself. I feel like I learned a lot about you just by reading about your test results and why you think they are correct. I definitely relate to you extraversion comments about being social sometimes but then needing some alone time. I agree with your ideas about Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs triangle, and how people strive to get to the top, but don't always make it there. I think there are lots of reasons behind why we don't get there, and I would love to talk with you further about this topic in person!

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In reply to Lily Cai

Re: Discussion #3

by Emilee Jones -

Hey, Lily

Your results were fairly balanced on the five-factor test making you a very well-rounded individual. Regarding your statements on Maslow's Hierarchy, I agree with your points about self-actualization and self-esteem. These levels are harder to reach due to their placement on the hierarchy, meaning all basic physiological, social, and love needs would need to be fulfilled. Setbacks in life can push humans to revert to previous stages and cause the process of reaching "self-actualization" to become a seemingly unattainable goal. You articulated this well in your response, but you did not mention the "love" stage. I would love to know what you think about reaching this stage as the process of exceeding the checkpoint varies depending on the individual. Overall, I agree with your response and found it to be insightful. 

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