Increasing research suggests that there are 5 factors of personality (sometimes called the Big Five). Briefly describe the Big Five.  Do you believe personality is stable, or does it fluctuate over the lifespan? What are some potential environmental/cultural/socioeconomic factors that may lead to changes in personality over the lifespan that a counselor might consider?  Paraphrase the textbook information into your own words—avoid relying on quotations.  Needs APA format integrated within discussion and reference list.  Main posts need a minimum of one course textbook citation and one peer reviewed journal article (published in last five to ten years) or potential point reduction.  Needs APA format integrated within discussion and reference list.