Personality Traits Personality research has been going on for a long time. The main focus has been on identifying and classifying all the possible personality traits, such as outgoing, shy, mean, anxious, etc. There has been a great deal of discussion and debate on these traits. The most popular approach, though perhaps not the most strongly supported by research, is the Myers-Briggs Type Inventory. Marist College, along with many other colleges, uses this test to help match roommates.
Many organizations use the inventory to help in the selection process.
Each person is identified as being more toward one type or another. This trait is one that people can easily identify and it tends to show up in most models of personality traits. Agreeableness Highly agreeable people desire to get along with others and to consider their needs carefully. Conscientiousness Highly conscientious people tend to focus on few goals and are dependable and responsible. This quality refers to how consistent you tend to be.