is uncomfortable in situations in which he or she is not the center of attention;
interaction with others is often characterized by inappropriate sexually seductive or provocative behavior;
displays rapidly shifting and shallow expression of emotions;
consistently uses physical appearance to draw attention to self;
has a style of speech that is excessively impressionistic and lacking in detail;
shows self-dramatization, theatricality, and exaggerated expression of emotion;
is suggestible, i.e., easily influenced by others or circumstances;
considers relationships to be more intimate than they actually are.
High Neuroticism
Chronic negative affects, including anxiety, fearfulness, tension, irritability, anger, dejection, hopelessness, guilt, shame; difficulty in inhibiting impulses: for example, to eat, drink, or spend money; irrational beliefs: for example, unrealistic expectations, perfectionistic demands on self, unwarranted pessimism; unfounded somatic concerns; helplessness and dependence on others for emotional support and decision making.
Low Extraversion
Social isolation, interpersonal detachment, and lack of support networks; flattened affect; lack of joy and zest for life; reluctance to assert self or assume leadership roles, even when qualified; social inhibition and shyness.
High Openness
Preoccupation with fantasy and daydreaming; lack of practicality; eccentric thinking (e.g., belief in ghosts, reincarnation, UFOs); diffuse identity and changing goals: for example, joining religious cult; susceptibility to nightmares and states of altered consciousness; social rebelliousness and nonconformity that can interfere with social or vocational advancement.
High Agreeableness
Gullibility: indiscriminate trust of others; excessive candor and generosity, to detriment of self-interest; inability to stand up to others and fight back; easily taken advantage of.
Low Conscientiousness
Underachievement: not fulfilling intellectual or artistic potential; poor academic performance relative to ability; disregard of rules and responsibilities can lead to trouble with the law; unable to discipline self (e.g., stick to diet, exercise plan) even when required for medical reasons; personal and occupational aimlessness.
I am an interesting, exciting person.
In order to be happy I need other people to pay attention to me.
Unless I entertain or impress people, I am nothing.
If I don't keep others engaged with me, they won't like me.
The way to get what I want is to dazzle or amuse people.
If people don't respond very positively to me, they are rotten.
It is awful for people to ignore me.
I should be the center of attention.
I don't have to bother to think things through—I can go by my "gut" feeling.
If I entertain people, they will not notice my weaknesses.
I cannot tolerate boredom.
If I feel like doing something, I should go ahead and do it.
People will pay attention only if I act in extreme ways.
Feelings and intuition are much more important that rational thinking and planning
