Extroversion examines general social participation level.
People high on extroversion show a strong preference for social contact and generally enjoy interacting with others.
People low on extroversion tend to be less out going, spending more time on their own than in the company of others. They would have less need for the stimulation of the company of others.
This assesses adjustment versus emotional instability
People high on this scale tend to be reactive, distrustful and wary of others. They will worry and be quite apprehensive and tense.
People low on this scale would tend to be characteristically imperturbable. However, on occasions they may minimize negative effect and difficulties.
This measures proactive seeking and appreciation of experience for its own sake and toleration for and exploration of the unfamiliar.
People high on this scale deal with problems at a dry, cognitive level and focus on getting things done. They tend to be reserved, utilitarian, grounded and traditional.
People low on this scale are more open to experiencing feelings, and have more difficulty setting aside effect when problem solving, and thus may overlook practical or objective aspects of a situation.
This is a measure of self determination.
People high on independence tend to form and express their own opinions. They are often persuasive and forceful, look to challenge the status quo and can be suspicious of interference from others.
People low on independence tend to be more accommodating to others views and value agreeableness and social harmony. They will tend to conform to the current situation rather than seek to change it.
This measures the ability to control one's urges.
People high on this scale can inhibit their impulses. They tend to be serious, rule-conscious and practical. They may not display flexibility or spontaneity and will prefer settings where guidelines and expectations are clear.
People low on this scale are unrestrained individuals. They may be very flexible and follow their own wishes and may function better in a non-restrictive setting rather than a rigid system.