| Conscientiousness (C) |
- Relates to the control of impulses.
- Self controlled in terms of active planning, organizing and carrying out tasks.
- The conscientious individual is purposeful, strong willed, and determined.
- High C is associated with academic and occupational achievement.
- Can lead to annoying fastidiousness, compulsive neatness, or workaholic behavior.
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| Traits |
High: efficient, thorough, resourceful, organized, ambitious, industrious, enterprising
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Low: careless, lazy, impulsive, impatient, immature, moody, hasty
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| Facets |
C1: Competence- refers to a sense that one is capable (self-efficacy).
C2: Order- High scorers are neat, tidy, and well organized. Carried to an extreme, high Order can contribute to a Compulsive Personality Disorder (Monk)
C3: Dutifulness– High scores adhere to their ethical principles and moral obligations.
C4: Achievement Striving- High scorers have high aspiration levels and work hard to achieve their goals. They are ambitious and have purposefulness to their actions.
C5: Self-Discipline- The ability to begin task and carry though to completion despite boredom and distraction
C6: Deliberation- The tendency to think carefully before acting. High scorers are cautious and deliberate, while low scores are more spontaneous and hasty and able to make quick decisions.
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