Openness to experience

Openness to experience refers to one’s willingness to try new things as well as engage in imaginative and intellectual activities. Those who score high are perceived as creative and artistic. They prefer variety and value independence. They are curious about their surroundings and enjoy traveling and learning new things. People who score low prefer routine. They are uncomfortable with change and trying new things so they prefer the familiar over the unknown. As they are practical people, they often find it difficult to think creatively or abstractly.