Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast The Big Five: Openness
Oct 15, 2020
Madison Ulrich and Matthew Hagley, both medical students and budding experts in personality psychology, explore the fascinating trait of openness. They discuss how openness influences emotions, relationships, and even mental health outcomes. The conversation reveals the trait's heritability and its surprising links to creativity and empathy. They also delve into how openness fluctuates with life stages and its profound impact on therapy and personal growth. Insights include the interplay between openness and political beliefs, making for a compelling examination of this personality domain.
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Openness Domains & Impact
- Openness covers domains like fantasy, aesthetics, feelings, actions, ideas, and values.
- Different openness dimensions influence personal behavior, relationships, and therapy approaches.
Personal Openness Scores Example
- David and his colleagues scored high on fantasy, liking daydreams and imaginative books.
- Kyle scored average, disliking make-believe games, showing practical preferences.
Aesthetics and Openness
- High aesthetics score links to being deeply moved by art and music.
- Low scorers find arts less engaging but are more logical and fact-based.