Personality refers to the habitual behavior, values and cognitive pattern of an induvial. Mostly, personality comes biologically but, environment plays a vital role on a persons’ habit, value and cognitive patter. It is possible to identify the type personality a person has. There are many approaches to test an individuals’ personality. Psychologists have been working on different methods of testing cognitive patterns of a person.

Many researchers agreed that there are five core types of personalities available. The big five personality traits are supported by significant body of literature. The five core traits are –

1. Openness: This traits has the characteristics of imagination and creativity. People who are high in this trait tend to be more adventurous and open. Those who score low in this trait often are traditional and less imaginative.
2. Conscientiousness: Highly conscientiousness people are organized. This trait include high level of thoughtfulness. They tend to exhibit goal-driven behavior. People who score low in this trait often struggle with structure and schedule.
3. Extraversion: People of this trait are more open and outgoing. Their sociability is high. They enjoy being at the center of attention. They like to initiate conversation, meet new people, and have wide range of friends and acquaintances. Contrary to that, people who score low on this trait are called introverted. They are reserved and shy. They prefer solitude.
4. Agreeableness: People with high agreeableness tend to be more cooperative and trustworthy. On the other hand people who score low in this trait are more competitive and manipulative.
5. Neuroticism: This trait is characterized by sadness, moodiness and emotion. People who are high in neuroticism faces mood change, stress and irritation. They worry about lot of things and get upset easily. On the other hand, people who score low in this trait are emotionally stable and deal with stress successfully.