Excitement-Seeking is one of six facets that make up Extraversion in the Big Five personality model. While the overall trait captures a broad tendency, facets provide more specific insight into how that tendency manifests in behavior.
High Excitement-Seeking
Typical Behaviors
- Seeks thrills
- Likes excitement
- Risk-taking
Real-World Examples
- •Adventure sports enthusiasts (skydiving, bungee)
- •People who seek out novel and intense experiences
- •Those who get bored easily with routine
Low Excitement-Seeking
Typical Behaviors
- Avoids overstimulation
- Prefers calm
- Risk-averse
Real-World Examples
- •Individuals who prefer calm, predictable activities
- •Those who avoid unnecessary risks
- •People content with familiar pleasures
OTHER EXTRAVERSION FACETS
Parent Trait
Extraversion
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