The pattern of structure differences found in brain imaging studies of the Big Five personality traits have led researchers to conclude that _____ is related to structural differences in brain systems related to sensitivity to threat and punishment.

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The sensitivity to threat and punishment is related to the brain structure differences identified in neuroticism, which is characterized by emotional instability and negative affectivity. Studies have found that neuroticism is related to increased volume in the amygdala, which is involved in detecting threats, and decreased gray matter in regions involved in emotion regulation and cognitive control.

The Pattern of Structure Differences Found in Brain Imaging Studies