Four ways five factors are basic

@article{Costa1992FourWF,
  title={Four ways five factors are basic},
  author={Paul T. Costa and Robert R. McCrae},
  journal={Personality and Individual Differences},
  year={1992},
  volume={13},
  pages={653-665}
}
  • P. CostaR. McCrae
  • Published 1 June 1992
  • Psychology
  • Personality and Individual Differences
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