Within the framework of the Big Five Personality Factors, conscientiousness is a personality factor that describes the degree to which a person is
A)sociable, talkative, and assertive.
B)imaginative, artistically sensitive, and intellectual.
C)calm, self confident, and secure.
D)responsible, dependable, persistent, and achievement oriented.
E)good natured, cooperative, and trusting.

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Conscientiousness is defined as being responsible, dependable, persistent, and achievement-oriented. This means that individuals who score high on this trait are organized and efficient, have high levels of self-discipline, and are highly goal-directed. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

Within the Framework of the Big Five Personality Factors, Conscientiousness