How to read Big Five scores

Scores are described as lower, somewhat lower, middle, somewhat higher, or higher within this test’s internal scale.

Higher does not mean better, and lower does not mean deficient. Each tendency can create advantages and costs depending on the task, relationship, and environment.

Summary code

The O, C, E, A, and S code is a compact service summary—not an established personality type. The ± sign preserves scores near the middle.