Neuroticism

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Neuroticism (pronounced: /nʊˈrɒtɪsɪzəm/) is a fundamental personality trait in the study of psychology characterized by anxiety, moodiness, worry, envy and jealousy.

Etymology

The term "Neuroticism" is derived from the word "neurosis" which was first used by Scottish doctor William Cullen in 1769 to describe mental, emotional, or physical reactions that are drastic and irrational.

Definition

Neuroticism is one of the five higher-order personality traits in the study of psychology. Individuals who score high on neuroticism are more likely than average to be moody and to experience such feelings as anxiety, worry, fear, anger, frustration, envy, jealousy, guilt, depressed mood, and loneliness.

Related Terms

  • Personality Trait: A characteristic pattern of behavior or conscious motive which can be self-assessed or assessed by peers. The term is often used in connection with predicting job performance and outcomes in health psychology.
  • Psychology: The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.
  • Anxiety: A feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe.
  • Moodiness: The state or quality of having inconsistent or unpredictable changes in mood, especially leading to changes in behavior.
  • Envy: A feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.
  • Jealousy: The state or feeling of being jealous; wanting what someone else has.

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