neuroticism
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of neuroticism
First recorded in 1895–1900; neurotic 1 + -ism
Example Sentences
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"We estimate a shift in neuroticism and conscientiousness at the population level," McFarland said.
From Science Daily
Similarly, those characterized by higher conscientiousness, openness, and agreeableness, as well as lower neuroticism and extraversion, were also more likely to adopt healthier behaviors.
From Science Daily
For example, research shows that women who are higher in neuroticism and perfectionism, lower in self-compassion or lower in self-efficacy are all more likely to struggle with negative body image.
From Salon
But grandiosity is associated with being assertive and attention seeking, whereas vulnerability tends to involve neuroticism and suffering from anxiety, depression and self-consciousness.
From Scientific American
Conscientiousness, for instance, was associated with higher scores in the study conducted by Maertens and his team, while neuroticism and narcissism were associated with lower scores.
From Scientific American
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