Question 74

Marcie is high in openness to experience and high in neuroticism.

Marcie's artistic and creative nature indicates a high level of openness to experience, as this trait is characterized by imagination and curiosity. Additionally, her susceptibility to anxiety and emotional instability signifies that she is high in neuroticism.

A) High in openness to experience and high in neuroticism

This option accurately reflects Marcie's traits. Her artistic and creative characteristics demonstrate her high openness to experience, while her anxiety and emotional instability indicate a high level of neuroticism, as individuals high in this trait often experience negative emotions.

B) High in conscientiousness and low in agreeableness

This option is incorrect as it does not align with Marcie's traits. There is no evidence of her being organized or diligent (which would indicate high conscientiousness), nor is there any indication of her being particularly agreeable or disagreeable.

C) High in openness to experience and low in agreeableness

While Marcie is indeed high in openness to experience, the assertion that she is low in agreeableness is unfounded based on the provided context. The extract does not mention her interpersonal traits sufficient to conclude low agreeableness.

D) High in extraversion and low in neuroticism

This option contradicts the information given about Marcie. She is not described as high in extraversion; rather, her susceptibility to anxiety suggests she is high in neuroticism, making this option incorrect.

E) Low in extraversion and high in neuroticism

This choice is partially correct regarding her neuroticism but does not accurately capture her openness to experience. The extract highlights her creativity and artistic nature, which suggests she is high in openness, unlike what this option implies.

Conclusion

Marcie's traits of being artistic and creative align well with high openness to experience, while her anxiety and emotional instability clearly indicate high neuroticism. All other options either misinterpret her characteristics or fail to capture the full context of her personality traits as described. Thus, option A is the only choice that accurately represents Marcie's profile according to the five-factor model.