This chapter explores the big five personality traits: extraversion, introversion, agreeableness, disagreeableness, consciousness, emotional stability, and openness to experience. It discusses the characteristics associated with each trait and their impact on various aspects of life, including work, relationships, and health.
Have you ever wanted to change your personality?
Many people do - studies find we're keen to become more extroverted, more agreeable and more conscientious.
But what does the evidence say about whether people do change? And can you tweak your personality deliberately?