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
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
Psychologists have identified what’s known as the “Big Five” personality traits, which are consistent across populations: extroversion, openness, conscientiousness, agreeableness and neuroticism.
From New York Times • Mar. 5, 2023
And she had grown proud of her neuroticism; she let father, mother and sister feel fear, pity and annoyance, with a sort of vindictive satisfaction.
From Dr. Adriaan by Couperus, Louis
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