Asked by Victoria Cowart on May 18, 2024

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According to personality theorists, a tendency to experience negative emotions easily is defined as __________. A tendency to enjoy new experiences and seek the company of other people is defined as __________.

A) neuroticism...extraversion
B) introversion...extraversion
C) extraversion...neuroticism
D) extraversion...introversion

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by emotional instability, anxiety, moodiness, worry, and jealousy.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by a preference for social interaction, high levels of energy, and positive emotions.

  • Familiarize yourself with the outcomes associated with high and low points in each of the Big Five personality dimensions.
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bhupinder singhMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
According to personality theorists, neuroticism is the tendency to experience negative emotions easily, while extraversion is the tendency to enjoy new experiences and seek the company of other people. Therefore, option A, which identifies neuroticism as the tendency to experience negative emotions easily and extraversion as the tendency to seek social interaction and new experiences, is the correct answer.