What is neuroticism?
A) The extent to which people see themselves as capable and successful
B) The tendency to have a negative outlook and pessimistic approach to life
C) The belief that one can control his or her experiences
D) The generalized sense of one's ability to perform capably across a variety of circumstances
Answer: B
Explanation: A) Incorrect. This answer choice describes self-esteem. Neuroticism refers to the tendency to have a negative outlook and pessimistic approach to life.
B) Correct. Because this is a negative, rather than a positive, attribute, it is reverse-scored. That is, a higher neuroticism score will lower one's core self-evaluation.
C) Incorrect. This answer choice refers to locus of control. Neuroticism refers to the tendency to have a negative outlook and pessimistic approach to life.
D) Incorrect. This answer choice refers to self-efficacy. Neuroticism refers to the tendency to have a negative outlook and pessimistic approach to life.
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