Why Do People High in Extraversion Run a Somewhat Greater

question 56

Multiple Choice

Why do people high in extraversion run a somewhat greater risk of dying earlier?

• A) They are more likely to abuse drugs and die in accidents.
• B) They are too open and honest and so get hurt more frequently.
• C) They have higher white blood cell counts.
• D) People high in extraversion also tend to be high in neuroticism, which is the real source of increased risk.

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