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The Origins of Neuroticism.
Perspectives on psychological science : a journal of the Association for Psychological Science - 1 Sept 2014
Barlow David H, Ellard Kristen K, Sauer-Zavala Shannon, Bullis Jacqueline R, Carl Jenna R
Abstract excerpt
In this article, we provide a fresh perspective on the developmental origins of neuroticism--a dimension of temperament marked by elevated stress reactivity resulting in the frequent experience of negative emotions. This negative affectivity is accompanied by a pervasive perception that the world is a dangerous and threatening place, along with beliefs about one's inability to manage or cope with challenging...
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