Attempts to identify core personality traits have shown that

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Research has consistently identified extraversion and neuroticism as core personality traits using factor analysis. Other traits such as openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness have also been identified in some studies, but extraversion and neuroticism are the most consistently identified ones. A and B are incorrect as gender and age do not consistently influence core personality traits, and there is evidence to suggest that fewer than 16 traits can accurately capture personality. C is incorrect as factor analyses do not typically suggest completely different core traits.

Attempts to Identify Core Personality Traits Have Shown That