As a Caring Uncle, Ben Derives a Lot of Satisfaction

question 64

Multiple Choice

As a caring uncle, Ben derives a lot of satisfaction when his niece performs well in her netball games. Ben, however, has no real interest in actually teaching her how to improve her netball skills. McAdams would cite this as a good example of

• A)extroversion.
• B)generative action.
• C)neuroticism.
• D)generative concern.

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Definitions:

Big Five

A theory describing five broad dimensions of human personality traits: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by a tendency to experience negative emotions, such as anxiety, depression, and anger, more frequently and intensely than others.

Openness to Experience

A personality trait characterized by a willingness to try new things and be open to new experiences.

Big Five

A theory in psychology that identifies five main dimensions of personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.