Openness to experience is a core personality trait that indicates someone’s willingness to try new things, engage with novel or creative ideas, and navigate life’s uncertainties and surprises. Take this quiz to find out how open you are.
1. I feel like I’m bursting with ideas.
2. Trying something totally unfamiliar is exciting for me.
3. I enjoy complex discussions about philosophy.
4. I think time-tested ways of doing things are usually best.
5. I spend a lot of time sitting quietly with my thoughts.
6. I'm always willing to try a totally new activity.
7. I consider myself to be pretty unimaginative.
8. When I come across an unfamiliar topic, I'll spend some time learning more about it.
9. I am easily moved by works of art.
10. It's best to focus on the world as it is, instead of fantasizing about how it could be different.
11. I prefer activities that are familiar.
12. I often read or watch things that make me question my strongly-held beliefs.
13. Following the same routine most days helps me feel in control of my life.
14. I enjoy vigorous debates on hot-button topics.
15. I prefer focusing on ideas that are concrete and actionable.
16. My imagination can keep me entertained for hours.
17. I love having conversations with people I have nothing in common with.
18. When I hear about a new cultural event in my town, I’m curious about what it might be like.
19. I'm comfortable talking about my innermost thoughts and feelings.
20. I would rather spend time executing an existing idea than try to come up with my own.