Personality, or the enduring characteristics of individuals, is often how we describe our sense of self or identity. The Big Five Factors of Personality model highlights 5 key characteristics that every individual exhibits, just at varying levels. Studies have shown that: *Scoring high in Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, and Agreeableness result in more positive/healthy outcomes in life *Scoring lower in Neuroticism (emotional instability) and higher in Extraversion is linked to greater identity achievement *Levels of Conscientiousness and Agreeableness increase in late adolescence and emerging adulthood With these ideas in mind, take the short Five Factors of Personality assessment (link is provided below) and see how you score in each of the 5 factors and respond to the following question: Choose 3 personality traits and explain how each one has influenced your development through adolescence and the journey to establishing your own identity. For example, scoring high in Extraversion may have motivated you to be involved in social clubs and activities in high school, helping you to establish a sense of self-confidence and refine your leadership skills. Here is the test https://www.psychologistworld.com/influence-personality/five-factor-test/