neuroticism (Meaning)

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neuroticism (n)

a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction

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a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction

addiction, abnormality, trait, perversion,weirdness, predisposition, characteristic, inclination, humor, affectation

conformity, conformity,sameness, sameness,

Neuroticism, a personality trait characterized by emotional instability, is often associated with anxiety and depression.

Studies have shown a positive correlation between neuroticism and increased vulnerability to psychological distress.

Individuals with high neuroticism tend to perceive the world as more threatening and experience more distress in response to stressors.

Neuroticism is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors, with some individuals predisposed to higher levels.