Conscientiousness is not just about getting to the church on time, in a freshly-ironed outfit. It is a fundamental personality trait that influences whether people set and keep long-range goals, deliberate over choices or behave impulsively, and take seriously obligations to others. Conscientiousness is a key ingredient in success, but the off-the-charts conscientious may court perfectionism by setting their sites too high.
Conscientiousness distinguishes organized and hard working people from people who are more impulsive and spontaneous. Conscientiousness is a top predictor of job performance and success, but people low in Conscientiousness are good to have around when the plan does not work out and some quick thinking is necessary. You’d want to market to people by Conscientiousness differently: those high in Conscientiousness would take longer to make a purchasing decision and would want to compare with other products, those low in Conscientiousness would be more likely to make a snap decision.
Conscientiousness distinguishes organized and hard working people from people who are more impulsive and spontaneous. Conscientiousness is a top predictor of job performance and success, but people low in Conscientiousness are good to have around when the plan does not work out and some quick thinking is necessary. You’d want to market to people by Conscientiousness differently: those high in Conscientiousness would take longer to make a purchasing decision and would want to compare with other products, those low in Conscientiousness would be more likely to make a snap decision.
Adjectives associated with conscientiousness
Low High
Laid back, mentally flexible, performs well when things do not go to plan or cannot be planned for in advance, less driven by success and goals, cluttered, procrastinator Careful, planning, painstaking, organized, self-disciplined, thorough, motivated, hard-working, reliable, on time, deliberate, workaholic, compulsive, perfectionist
Preferences associated with conscientiousness
Based on our insights from www.PreferenceTool.com
Low High
Mr. Fish appreciation society, Flying spaghetti monster, Humon comics, Kraftwerk, "I have no idea what I am doing with my life", the Velvet Underground National Honor Society, PoliceOne.com, Kaplan University, McKinsey Quarterly, Economics, Runners world magazine, Kim Burrell, Build.com
Low High
Laid back, mentally flexible, performs well when things do not go to plan or cannot be planned for in advance, less driven by success and goals, cluttered, procrastinator Careful, planning, painstaking, organized, self-disciplined, thorough, motivated, hard-working, reliable, on time, deliberate, workaholic, compulsive, perfectionist
Preferences associated with conscientiousness
Based on our insights from www.PreferenceTool.com
Low High
Mr. Fish appreciation society, Flying spaghetti monster, Humon comics, Kraftwerk, "I have no idea what I am doing with my life", the Velvet Underground National Honor Society, PoliceOne.com, Kaplan University, McKinsey Quarterly, Economics, Runners world magazine, Kim Burrell, Build.com
by Phoenixis April 8, 2014
Look at all my achievements. Look at how hard I work. Aren't I better than you? Hey... HEEYY! Doesn't that make me better than you? Look how much better than you I am. Hey! Don't you think I'm better than you? Everyone always tells me how much better than you I am. Tell me I'm better than you. Hey... HEEYY! Tell me I'm better than you.
Hym "Why do you think it is that people high in trait conscientiousness dislike us so much?"
Iam "Ummm.... Is it that their achievements and hard work are rendered meaningless in the wake of our personal indifference towards said achievements and hard work?"
Hym "VERY GOOD! That's what I would have said.... And that's how I would have said it.... ARE YOU MOCKING ME!?!?"
Iam "Wha... No! I just..."
Hym "BE QUIET! I've had just about enough out of you for today."
Iam "We just woke up..."
Iam "Ummm.... Is it that their achievements and hard work are rendered meaningless in the wake of our personal indifference towards said achievements and hard work?"
Hym "VERY GOOD! That's what I would have said.... And that's how I would have said it.... ARE YOU MOCKING ME!?!?"
Iam "Wha... No! I just..."
Hym "BE QUIET! I've had just about enough out of you for today."
Iam "We just woke up..."
by Hym Iam April 12, 2022
simran: I notice pinku wears a mask on & off at work
jasmine: yea, she came up with “conscientious masking” so people she despises will stop talking to her eventually
jasmine: yea, she came up with “conscientious masking” so people she despises will stop talking to her eventually
by rtalati February 17, 2021
An example of conscientious objectors are Quakers, or "Friends" as they are otherwise known, will not fight because of their philosophical beliefs.
by Ceoliontach March 3, 2011
The easy-going way of life. Blissful avoidance and ignornance of common organizations, movements, responsibilities, or anything that doesn't affect the follower. Someone who is a follower of Conscientious Apathy often won't care about a breakthrough in cancer research anymore than they would if they accidentally forgot to comb their hair that morning.
Though frowned upon by the 'go-getting' and influential type, a follower of Conscientious Apathy will often shrug off any criticism and live by the Conscientious Apathy code: "It's great that you care, I'm glad that you care, but, I don't care."
Someone who is a follower of Conscientious Apathy does not do it to be rude or harmful to others, the way of life is chosen to relieve stress and to find a more peaceful and pacifistic way to survive in times like these. It's controversy is ignored because no one who is a follower cares what others think about their way of life.
Though frowned upon by the 'go-getting' and influential type, a follower of Conscientious Apathy will often shrug off any criticism and live by the Conscientious Apathy code: "It's great that you care, I'm glad that you care, but, I don't care."
Someone who is a follower of Conscientious Apathy does not do it to be rude or harmful to others, the way of life is chosen to relieve stress and to find a more peaceful and pacifistic way to survive in times like these. It's controversy is ignored because no one who is a follower cares what others think about their way of life.
"I think it's great that the Lung Cancer Association is around, but I really could care less about it."
"I'd love to donate money to the school trip, but I'm not going so I really don't give a crap."
"Is my shirt really that ugly? Well, I'm sure I'll survive."
"Sorry, My Conscientious Apathy is leading me away from that 'Teamwork' conference"
"I'd love to donate money to the school trip, but I'm not going so I really don't give a crap."
"Is my shirt really that ugly? Well, I'm sure I'll survive."
"Sorry, My Conscientious Apathy is leading me away from that 'Teamwork' conference"
by Climtheconqueror March 26, 2009
The woman demonstrated conscientious stupidity when she finished using the toilet and let the contents "mellow", cognizant of the drought. She then dropped her glasses in the toilet.
by bhoughto October 11, 2014
(n)
1. A play on the term "Conscientious Objector," this term refers to an individual who has claimed the right to refuse to ingest anything that is derived from an animal, on the grounds of freedom of thought, conscience, or ethical principal.
2. Vegan
1. A play on the term "Conscientious Objector," this term refers to an individual who has claimed the right to refuse to ingest anything that is derived from an animal, on the grounds of freedom of thought, conscience, or ethical principal.
2. Vegan
"I am a Conscientious Ingester, or vegan for short, the most hated of the vegetarians and the sect that does not ingest, wear, or stand within 300 feet of products containing anything derived from an animal, dead or alive.
by Peacekeeper13 April 8, 2011