Feelings
Receptivity to and awareness of own emotions. Feelings is one of six facets of openness 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 feelings
High feelings
Typical behaviours
- Emotionally aware
- Values emotional experiences
- Introspective
Real-world examples
- Poets and songwriters who draw from personal emotion
- Therapists skilled at emotional attunement
- People who keep detailed journals of their inner life
Low feelings
Typical behaviours
- Emotionally reserved
- Less introspective
- Pragmatic about feelings
Real-world examples
- Stoic individuals who rarely discuss emotions
- Those who prefer logical analysis over feeling
- People who compartmentalize emotions effectively
Other facets of openness
- FantasyTendency toward a vivid imagination and rich inner life
- AestheticsAppreciation for art, beauty, and sensory experiences
- ActionsWillingness to try new activities and experiences
- IdeasIntellectual curiosity and interest in abstract concepts
- ValuesReadiness to re-examine social, political, and religious values
How open to experience are you?
The personality test scores you on all five Big Five traits, including openness.
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