Which trait is characterized by high sociability, energy, assertiveness, and a strong preference for social interaction and stimulation?

Which trait is characterized by high sociability, energy, assertiveness, and a strong preference for social interaction and stimulation?

• A. Openness
• B. Agreeableness
• C. Extraversion
• D. Conscientiousness

Answer: (C)

Extraversion is the trait described. It involves high sociability, high energy, assertiveness, and a strong preference for social interaction and stimulation. People who score high in extraversion typically enjoy being around others, feel energized by social activities, tend to be talkative and outgoing, and seek opportunities for excitement. In contrast, openness centers on imagination and openness to new experiences, agreeableness on warmth and cooperativeness, and conscientiousness on organization and reliability. The described pattern aligns most closely with extraversion, which also has the common counterpart of introversion where energy is drawn from solitude.