Asked by Ashley Salesman on Jul 26, 2024

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Which one of the Big Five personality traits has been associated with greater longevity

A)  agreeableness
B)  openness to experience 
C)  conscientiousness
D)  extraversion

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by organization, responsibility, and dependability.

Big Five

A personality model that outlines five broad dimensions of personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Longevity

The length or duration of an individual's life, often used in contexts discussing factors that contribute to a long and healthy life.

  • Learn the correlation between personality traits (from the Big Five) and health outcomes.
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Breanna PursellAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Conscientiousness has been linked to greater longevity. This may be due to the fact that conscientious individuals tend to make healthier lifestyle choices and are more likely to follow medical advice.