Modern Psychological Traits Vocabulary

tendency toward anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and other negative feelings

“High neuroticism is correlated with health issues.”

the personality trait of being careful, or vigilant, and wishing to do a task well

“Conscientiousness is a strong predictor of job performance.”

receptivity to new experience and ideas

“Artists often score high in openness.”

a personality trait manifesting as being kind, sympathetic, cooperative, warm, and considerate

“Agreeableness facilitates social harmony.”

doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud

“Even successful CEOs suffer from imposter syndrome.”

orientation toward the internal private world of one's self and one's inner thoughts and feelings

“Introversion is often mistaken for shyness.”

excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's physical appearance

“Healthy narcissism is different from the pathological disorder.”