Negative affect is related to the Big Five trait of __________ while positive affect is related to ____________.
A) neuroticism; openness
B) pessimism; openness
C) neuroticism; extraversion
D) pessimism; extraversion

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Negative affect is indeed related to the Big Five trait of neuroticism, as this trait encompasses a tendency to experience negative emotions such as anxiety or distress. On the other hand, positive affect is related to extraversion, one of the other Big Five traits. Extraverted individuals tend to experience more positive emotions such as joy or excitement.

Negative Affect Is Related to the Big Five Trait of __________