Self-Consciousness
Sensitivity to social evaluation. Self-Consciousness is one of six facets of neuroticism in the Big Five personality model. The trait describes a broad tendency; facets show how it plays out in everyday behaviour.
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High vs low self-consciousness
High self-consciousness
Typical behaviours
- Easily embarrassed
- Self-critical
- Sensitive to criticism
Real-world examples
- People highly aware of others' perceptions
- Those who feel embarrassed easily
- Individuals sensitive to social evaluation
Low self-consciousness
Typical behaviours
- Socially confident
- Thick-skinned
- Unbothered
Real-world examples
- Socially confident people unbothered by judgment
- Those comfortable being themselves in public
- Individuals who brush off criticism easily
Other facets of neuroticism
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