[Lindy006]

Here were the results of my test:

Extraversion 40
Agreeableness 36
Conscientiousness 27
Neuroticism 38
Openness 46

The personality test that you've just taken is based on the Five Factor Model of personality. Personality psychologists believe this is a pretty good description of the broad traits or general areas that go to make up a person's core personality. Personality isn't set in stone, however, so keep that in mind if you see anything you'd like to alter below. Teenagers and young adults should take the below results with a bit of caution, as their personalities are still under development (personality is generally pretty well formed by one's mid 20's).

What do each of the 5 traits mean?

Extraversion - Energy, enthusiasm, socialable
Agreeableness - Altruism, helping others, affection, friendliness
Conscientiousness - Control, will, constraint, dependability
Neuroticism - Negative emotions, nervousness
Openness to Experience - Originality, culture, open-minded, intellect
Extraversion

Extraversion
This trait reflects a person's preference for certain kinds of social situations, and how they like to behave in such situations. People high in extraversion are energetic and seek out the company of others. People low in extraversion -- what some might call introverts -- tend to be more quiet and reserved.
Attention! You scored really high on this trait, suggesting you have a lot of energy and tend to enjoy most social situations.

Agreeableness
Altruism This trait reflects how we tend to interact with others, especially in terms of our altrusim and friendliness. People who score higher in agreeableness tend to be more trusting, friendly and cooperative than others. People who score lower tend to be more aggressive and less cooperative.
Attention! You scored really high on this trait, suggesting you are a very friendly, cooperative and trusting person.

Conscientiousness
Well organized This trait reflects how organized and persistent a person is in pursuing their goals. People who score high on this trait tend to be more methodical, well-organized and dutiful than others. People who score lower tend to be less careful, less focused and more likely to be distracted from tasks.
You scored average for this trait, suggesting you're somewhere between being well-organized and sometimes distracted.

Neuroticism
Stressed This trait reflects the tendency for a person to experience negative thoughts and feelings. People who score high on this trait tend to be more prone to insecurity and emotional distress. People who score lower tend to be more relaxed, less emotional and less prone to distress.
Attention! You scored really high on this trait, suggesting you're more emotional and more insecure than others.

Openness to Experience
Artist This trait reflects a person's open-mindedness, and interest in culture and art. People who score high on this trait tend to be imaginative, creative, and to seek out cultural and educational experiences. People who score lower on this trait tend to be more down-to-earth, less interested in art and more practical in nature.
Attention! You scored really high on this trait, suggesting you love art and try to keep open-minded.

Recommendations
Attention! You have 4 significant personality traits that we've identified.

If the traits are hurting your life, you may consider seeking out further assistance for them, by consulting a psychologist or other mental health professional.

What is confusing to me is why are the 4 traits that were identified something I'd need help with other than the neuroticism, which I'm already getting help with. I've also been working on the one thing I was worried about--which is the Concientiousness!--and that was considered average or as it presents here acceptable. Why is extraversion, agreeableness, and openness to experience traits I need help with? I'm sorry, but I really don't get it. Honest input would be helpful. Maybe my world view isn't complete enough to "get it" at this point in time without input from others.

Thanks in advance to anyone who is kind enough to take the time to help me out here.

[Onward2wards]

I ask myself the same question. If you score very high or very low on some of them, I imagine there are both advantages and disadvantages it is worthwhile keeping in mind.

For example, we both score high on Agreeableness. One advantage could be potentially bonding well with other people. Disadvantages could include becoming too gullible or nonassertive. We have to learn how to leverage the advantages and avoid the pitfalls.

What gets really interesting for me is when you combine the traits together. For example, average Conscientiousness plus high Openness to experience (raises hand!!) may explain why I always seem to have multiple projects in mind but sometimes have difficulty finishing things due to distraction or boredom. We both have high Agreeableness and high Neuroticism, which might get expressed as deep concern for the welfare of others, but also might be expressed as having difficulty dealing with conflicts, for example.

[kecanoe]

I can't really speak to your issue, but I will say that I think online tests should be taken with a grain of salt. If the neuroticism is the only thing bugging you, then maybe it makes sense to just continue as you are.