People who score high on measures of _____ are more likely to perceive symptoms such as cramping and painful bowel movements as signs of an illness.

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Neuroticism is a personality trait characterized by anxiety, worry, and emotional instability. People high in neuroticism may be more sensitive to physical sensations and perceive them as indications of illness. Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), such as cramping and painful bowel movements, may be misperceived as signs of a more serious illness by individuals high in neuroticism.

People Who Score High on Measures of _____ Are More