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

Some of these tests use the “Big Five” personality traits, which psychologists have found to be consistent across populations: openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness and neuroticism.

From New York Times • Mar. 5, 2023

It does not follow that every hysterical person has the artistic temperament; for nervous instability may be the outcome of nervous disease, epilepsy, insanity, or even simple neuroticism in the parents. 

From The Vagabond in Literature by Rickett, Arthur