Paul Costa and Robert McCrea
Definition
Paul Costa and Robert McCrae are psychologists who developed the Five-Factor Model (FFM) or "Big Five" model of personality traits.
Analogy
Consider Costa & McCrae as architects who designed an efficient building with five floors - each floor representing one major aspect of our personalities.
Related terms
Neuroticism: One of the Big Five factors; it involves tendencies towards emotional instability, anxiety, moodiness, irritability, and sadness.
Extraversion: Another factor from Big Five; it refers to outgoingness, assertiveness, activeness, excitement-seeking behavior etc.
Openness to Experience: A part from Big Five model; it includes traits like imagination, insightfulness, wide array interests etc.
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