Which of the following is NOT one of the Big Five personality dimensions?

• A. Extraversion
• B. Neuroticism
• C. Self-esteem
• D. Agreeableness

Answer: (C)

The Big Five framework identifies five broad, stable personality dimensions: Extraversion, Neuroticism, Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, and Agreeableness. Self-esteem, while important for how you feel about yourself, is not one of these five domains. It’s a self-evaluation or part of one’s self-concept, which can influence and be influenced by personality but isn’t considered a core Big Five trait. So, when asked which option isn’t a Big Five dimension, Self-esteem is the correct choice because it isn’t one of the five overarching personality factors. The other terms—Extraversion, Neuroticism, and Agreeableness—are all standard Big Five traits, with Openness and Conscientiousness also completing the set.