Which acronym corresponds to the five-factor model of personality traits?

• A. The Big Five
• B. Five Factor Model
• C. OCEAN
• D. HEXACO

Answer: (C)

OCEAN is the acronym that maps directly to the five dimensions of the widely used model of personality. It stands for Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism. The model itself is also known as the Big Five or Five Factor Model, which are names for the framework, while OCEAN is the mnemonic commonly used to remember the five traits. HEXACO refers to a different six-factor model, so it isn’t the acronym for the five-factor model. Using OCEAN helps you quickly recall the five core personality dimensions used in assessment and research.