Emotionally stable individuals are composed, unflappable, and relaxed, and they handle stress without losing their cool. These individuals are easygoing, slow to anger, and not disturbed by awkward social situations. They control their urges and cravings, and have a high tolerance for frustration. Emotionally stable individuals are confident about their ability to handle themselves well in challenging situations.

At the other end of the continuum, people who are less relaxed experience more frequently disruptive emotions such as fear, sadness, embrassment, anger, and guilt. They are prone to have irrational thoughts, are less able to control their impulses, and they have difficulty coping with stress. Such individuals tend to be nervous, tense, and jittery, they tend to feel inferior, and they are sensitive to criticism.

The OCEAN questionnaire will assess where you lie on the Neuroticism continuum and indicate the likely impact on aspects of your behavior such as your ability to adapt to changing circumstances and respond to pressure and setbacks.