In the five-factor theory of personality, the dimension of _____ measures whether a person is anxious, emotionally "sour," irritable, and unhappy or whether the person is happy, calm, and even-tempered.

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The dimension of neuroticism measures a person's emotional stability. Individuals who score high on neuroticism tend to experience negative emotions such as anxiety, sadness, and irritability. In contrast, individuals who score low on neuroticism tend to be emotionally stable, calm, and even-tempered. Therefore, choice A, neuroticism, is the best answer.

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