Cross-pollination

I found this in my regular, non-meme, reading of the blogosphere. There is a new book coming out (in the U.K. at least) called Personality: What Makes You the Way You Are, by Daniel Nettle. There is a link to the test behind the book (and they are serious about wanting to know about the most important issue in Great Britain!). Here are my results:

The first dimension is Extroversion [and I'd just like to say that I'm glad to know that some people writing these tests still know how to spell the damn word!]. People with a relatively low score in this dimension could be considered aloof and quiet. Relatively high scorers are outgoing and enthusiastic, often termed 'Wanderers' by personality experts.
Your score was: Medium Low

OK, that seems right....

The second dimension is Neuroticism. The lower your score the more emotionally stable you will be. High scorers are prone to stress and will be categorised as 'Worriers'.
Your score was: Relatively High

Absofuckinglutely.

The third dimension is Conscientiousness. Relatively high scorers will be organised, but can also be quite rigid and inflexible. They will often be seen as 'Controllers'; on the other hand a relatively low score can indicate that although spontaneous you can be careless.
Your score was: Medium High

Semi-organized, semi-control freaky, semi-flexible...that's me.

The fourth dimension is Agreeableness. Relatively high scorers are trusting and would be classified as 'Empathizers', very people-focused and sociable. Having a relatively low score indicates that you are not at all focussed on other people.
Your score was: Medium High

Yup.

The fifth dimension is Openness. High scorers in this dimensions are usually imaginative and eccentric, open to different experiences. They are often termed the 'Poets' by personality experts. Relatively low scorers are practical and grounded and can be relied upon. However they can be closed to new experiences.
Your score was: Medium High

Really? That's a bit of a shock, actually. Not that I totally disagree, but I usually end up on the practical end of that scale.