Mark is asked to describe what it is like to work with Kelly. In response, he says, "She is mean, anxious, and really self-conscious." This description best matches a person scoring high on Costa and McCrae's ____ personality dimension.
A) neuroticism
B) openness to experience
C) extroversion
D) agreeableness

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The description of being mean, anxious, and really self-conscious aligns with the characteristics of high neuroticism, according to Costa and McCrae's Five Factor Model of personality. Neuroticism involves emotional instability and negative emotions.

Mark Is Asked to Describe What It Is Like to Work