What Is Personality? Describe the Big Five Model of Personality

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Essay

What is personality? Describe the Big Five model of personality. What are the biological and evolutionary implications of this model? Include a discuss of trait costs and benefits, assortative mating and judgment of personality.

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Definitions:

Sarcomere

One of many units, arranged linearly within a myofibril, whose contraction produces muscle contraction.

Axial Skeleton

Part of the vertebrate skeleton forming the vertical support or axis, including the skull, the rib cage, and the vertebral column.

Ribs

The curved bones which form the rib cage, surrounding the chest enabling lung expansion while protecting thoracic organs.

Fibrocartilage

Cartilage with a matrix of strong collagenous fibers.