The Big Five personality trait measured by the NEO-PI that evaluates whether a job applicant is likely to show anger, hostility, or nervousness is

A) neuroticism.
B) extroversion.
C) openness.
D) conscientiousness.

Answer: A
Rationale: Individuals who score high on neuroticism tend to experience negative affect (anger, hostility, nervousness) and are emotionally unsettled.

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In terms of its approach, which of the following types of psychotherapy is considered a nondirective therapy?

a. psychoanalysis b. client-centered therapy c. Gestalt therapy d. brief psychodynamic therapy

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