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Interpersonal Communication- A Mindful Approach to Relationships, 2020a

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High Conscientiousness<br />

Careful<br />

Reliable<br />

Hard-Working<br />

Self-Disciplined<br />

Punctual<br />

Deliberate<br />

Knowledgeable<br />

Table 3.3. Conscientiousness<br />

Low Conscientiousness<br />

Negligent<br />

Disorganized<br />

Impractical<br />

Thoughtless<br />

Playful<br />

Quitting<br />

Uncultured<br />

Extraversion<br />

Extraversion is the degree <strong>to</strong> which someone is sociable and outgoing. Table 3.4 explores some of the<br />

traits associated with having both high levels of extraversion and having low levels of extraversion.<br />

High Extraversion<br />

Sociable<br />

Fun Loving<br />

Friendly<br />

Talkative<br />

Warm<br />

Person-Oriented<br />

Dominant<br />

Table 3.4. Extraversion<br />

Low Extraversion<br />

Sober<br />

Reserved<br />

Quiet<br />

Unfeeling<br />

Lonely<br />

Task-Oriented<br />

Timid<br />

Agreeableness<br />

Agreeableness is the degree <strong>to</strong> which someone engages in prosocial behaviors like altruism, cooperation,<br />

and compassion. Table 3.5 explores some of the traits associated with having both high levels of agreeableness<br />

and having low levels of agreeableness.<br />

High Agreeableness<br />

Good-Natured<br />

Soft Hearted<br />

Sympathetic<br />

Forgiving<br />

Open-Minded<br />

Flexible<br />

Humble<br />

Table 3.5. Agreeableness<br />

Low Agreeableness<br />

Irritable<br />

Selfish<br />

Suspicious<br />

Critical<br />

Disagreeable<br />

Cynical<br />

Manipulative<br />

Neuroticism<br />

<strong>Interpersonal</strong> <strong>Communication</strong> 92

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