Neuroticism is one of the Big Five personality traits. Compare the specific qualities of an individual who scores high in neuroticism with the qualities found in an emotionally stable person
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: A good answer will include the following key points.
• A person who scores high in neuroticism would suffer from traits like anxiety, an inability to control impulses, and a tendency to feel negative emotions such as anger, guilt, contempt, and resentment.
• Neurotic individuals are worriers, complainers, and defeatists, even when they have no major problems.
• Emotionally stable individuals do not have these problems. They are emotionally stable with little anxiety.
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