Comparing Big Five and HEXACO Models

This chapter explores the differences and applications of the Big Five and HEXACO personality models, highlighting their predictive abilities and the contexts in which one may be favored over the other. The discussion emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between personality questionnaires and the frameworks they represent, as well as the implications of these models in understanding human behavior. Additionally, it evaluates both models' strengths, data availability, and their alignment with underlying psychological and neurobiological mechanisms.