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Openness to Experience Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

How open to experience are you?

Openness to experience is a core personality trait that indicates someone’s willingness to try new things, engage with novel or creative ideas, and navigate life’s uncertainties and surprises. Take this quiz to find out how open you are.

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly Agree
Agree
1. I feel like I’m bursting with ideas.
Disagree
Agree
2. Trying something totally unfamiliar is exciting for me.
Disagree
Agree
3. I enjoy complex discussions about philosophy.
Disagree
Agree
4. I think time-tested ways of doing things are usually best.
Disagree
Agree
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5. I spend a lot of time sitting quietly with my thoughts.
Disagree
Agree
6. I'm always willing to try a totally new activity.
Disagree
Agree
7. I consider myself to be pretty unimaginative.
Disagree
Agree
8. When I come across an unfamiliar topic, I'll spend some time learning more about it.
Disagree
Agree
9. I am easily moved by works of art.
Disagree
Agree
10. It's best to focus on the world as it is, instead of fantasizing about how it could be different.
Disagree
Agree
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11. I prefer activities that are familiar.
Disagree
Agree
12. I often read or watch things that make me question my strongly-held beliefs.
Disagree
Agree
13. Following the same routine most days helps me feel in control of my life.
Disagree
Agree
14. I enjoy vigorous debates on hot-button topics.
Disagree
Agree
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15. I prefer focusing on ideas that are concrete and actionable.
Disagree
Agree
16. My imagination can keep me entertained for hours.
Disagree
Agree
17. I love having conversations with people I have nothing in common with.
Disagree
Agree
18. When I hear about a new cultural event in my town, I’m curious about what it might be like.
Disagree
Agree
19. I'm comfortable talking about my innermost thoughts and feelings.
Disagree
Agree
20. I would rather spend time executing an existing idea than try to come up with my own.
Disagree
Agree
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Who Is This Openness to Experience Test For?

This test is for anyone curious about their own personality and whether they could take steps to become more open-minded. This test is designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.

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How To Become More Open To Experience

If a tendency to be closed off is harming your well-being or making it more difficult to connect with the people around you, seeking the help of a therapist can be beneficial. Find a professional near you on the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

Sources

  • L.R. Goldberg, et al. The International Personality Item Pool.
  • C. De Young, et al. The Big Five Aspects Scale.
  • P. Costa, et al. NEO-Personality Inventory-Revised (NEO-PI-R).
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