Factor analyses have revealed a broader personality factor called plasticity. Which of the following Big Five factors are subfactors of this factor?
A) conscientiousness and extraversion
B) openness and neuroticism
C) extraversion and openness
D) neuroticism and agreeableness

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Plasticity is a broader personality factor that encompasses two of the Big Five personality traits: extraversion and openness to experience. These traits are associated with a propensity for exploration, engagement with novel stimuli, and adaptability to change.

Factor Analyses Have Revealed a Broader Personality Factor Called Plasticity