Jared, a high school student, is a sensitive person. His first reaction to many things is anxiety, such as the loud noise of a truck backfiring, an unfamiliar dog running toward him, or a teacher unexpectedly calling on him in class. From a biological perspective he would be described as having a high level of reactivity. Toward which end of the continuum of these Big Five traits would he likely fall?

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Jared's sensitivity and anxiety in response to stimuli suggest he is likely high in neuroticism and introversion, as these traits are associated with high reactivity and sensitivity to stress.

Jared, a High School Student, Is a Sensitive Person