Agreeableness
Agreeableness
Agreeableness (/əˈɡriːəbəlnəs/) is a personality trait manifesting itself in individual behavioral characteristics that are perceived as kind, sympathetic, cooperative, warm, and considerate.
Etymology
The term "agreeableness" originates from the Old French word "agreable" which means "to please". It was first used in the context of personality psychology in the 20th century.
Definition
In psychology, agreeableness is one of the five major dimensions of personality structure, reflecting individual differences in cooperation and social harmony. People who score high on this dimension are empathetic and altruistic, while a low agreeableness score relates to selfish behavior and a lack of empathy.
Related Terms
- Altruism: The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
- Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
- Personality psychology: A branch of psychology that studies personality and its variation among individuals.
- Personality trait: A characteristic pattern of behavior or conscious motive which can be self-assessed or assessed by peers.
- Psychology: The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.
See Also
- Big Five personality traits
- Conscientiousness
- Extraversion and introversion
- Neuroticism
- Openness to experience
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Agreeableness
- Wikipedia's article - Agreeableness
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