neuroticism
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Similarly, those characterized by higher conscientiousness, openness, and agreeableness, as well as lower neuroticism and extraversion, were also more likely to adopt healthier behaviors.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2024
For example, research shows that women who are higher in neuroticism and perfectionism, lower in self-compassion or lower in self-efficacy are all more likely to struggle with negative body image.
From Salon • Feb. 22, 2024
While some studies have linked high variability with neuroticism, others have failed to do so.
From Scientific American • Apr. 5, 2023
And then, of course, there’s this: “Females on average score higher than males on the personality trait of neuroticism, defined as anxiety, emotional volatility, and susceptibility to depression.”
From Slate • Mar. 23, 2023
I recollect that I offered a defense of psycopathic neuroticism.
From Astounding Stories of Super-Science, October, 1930 by Various
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
