Asked by Monica Dominguez on Jun 18, 2024

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Which of the following individuals exhibits the trait of openness to experience?

A) Sarah, who is very successful in the business she has started
B) Phoebe, who donates generously only to programs sponsored by her church
C) Jenny, who experiences more negative states than positive states
D) Maria, who dresses very stylishly and attends parties with her friends every weekend

Openness to Experience

One of the five major personality traits, characterized by a willingness to try new things, creativity, and a preference for novel experiences.

Successful

The achievement of desired outcomes, goals, or an established level of performance or standard.

Dresses Stylishly

Dresses Stylishly describes an individual's choice to wear clothing that is fashionable or in accordance with current trends.

  • Illustrate the linkage between behaviors and attitudes in everyday life and the Big Five personality characteristics.
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mariam alhemdanJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Openness to experience is characterized by a willingness to try new things, creativity, and a broad range of interests. Sarah's success in starting a business suggests she may have these traits, as entrepreneurship often requires creativity, innovation, and a willingness to explore new opportunities. The other options do not directly indicate openness to experience.