Openness to Experience
Curiosity, imagination, and appreciation for ideas, art and growth.
Where do you fall on the openness curve?
Low Score
Practical, down-to-earth, prefers the familiar. Values routines and traditions. Finds comfort in clear structure and proven methods.
Medium Score
Balanced between stability and curiosity. Enjoys new ideas but values familiarity. Open-minded when needed, grounded when helpful.
High Score
Imaginative, curious, creative. Loves exploring new ideas, cultures, or art. Sees possibility everywhere.
Openness Facets
Imagination – Enjoying creativity and daydreaming.
Artistic Interests – Appreciating art, music, and beauty.
Emotionality – Being aware of and open to one’s own feelings.
Adventurousness – Enjoying new experiences and change.
Intellect – Thinking deeply and exploring ideas.
Open-Mindedness – Being willing to question traditions and consider new perspectives.
Imagination
High: Your imagination is vivid and alive. You love exploring possibilities, dreaming big, and thinking beyond the ordinary.
Medium: You balance creativity with realism, using both imagination and logic to understand the world. You can picture new ideas while keeping your feet on the ground.
Low: You tend to focus on what’s real and practical, keeping your thoughts grounded in the present. You may prefer solving concrete problems over daydreaming.
Artistic Interests
High: You are deeply moved by beauty, art, and creative expression. You see meaning and emotion in color, sound, and design.
Medium: You enjoy art and music when they connect to your mood or spark curiosity. You appreciate creativity but also practicality.
Low: You appreciate beauty in simple ways but may not spend much time thinking about art or aesthetics. You value usefulness and function most.
Emotionality
High: You feel things deeply and connect easily with others’ emotions. Your emotional awareness helps you form caring, authentic relationships.
Medium: You experience emotions naturally but manage them with balance. You can empathize while maintaining perspective.
Low: You tend to experience emotions quietly and stay steady even in emotional moments. Others might see you as calm and composed.
Adventurousness
High: You love new experiences and challenges. You seek variety, enjoy discovery, and are energized by change.
Medium: You like some change and novelty while still valuing structure. You balance exploration with stability.
Low: You enjoy familiarity and routine, finding comfort in what you know. You may prefer predictable settings and steady rhythms.
Intellect
High: You love learning, analyzing, and understanding complex ideas. You naturally question, connect, and explore new ways of thinking.
Medium: You enjoy thinking through ideas and solving problems when they feel relevant or inspiring. You mix curiosity with practicality.
Low: You focus on clear, concrete ideas and prefer straightforward answers. You value learning that feels useful and direct.
Open-Mindedness
High: You are open to different perspectives and flexible in your thinking. You believe growth comes from curiosity, understanding, and change.
Medium: You consider both new ideas and long-held values before deciding what fits best. You respect different views while holding your own..
Low: You value tradition and consistency. You may prefer time-tested beliefs or familiar routines that create a sense of stability.
