In the five-factor theory of personality, the dimension of _____ measures whether a person is quiet, reserved, passive, and a loner or whether a person is talkative, active, affectionate, and a joiner.

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The dimension of extroversion measures a person's level of sociability and assertiveness, ranging from being quiet and reserved (introverted) to being outgoing and talkative (extraverted). The other dimensions include neuroticism (measuring emotional stability), openness to experience (measuring a person's creativity and openness to new ideas), conscientiousness (measuring a person's dependability and self-discipline), and agreeableness (measuring a person's level of compassion and cooperation).

In the Five-Factor Theory of Personality, the Dimension of _____