Different teams of researchers examining human personality traits have independently found evidence that there may, in fact, only be___________ such traits.
A) 3
B) 5
C) 12
D) 16

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The Five Factor Model (also known as the Big Five) is a widely accepted theory in psychology that identifies five broad dimensions of personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. This model has been supported by various studies and is considered to be one of the most comprehensive and reliable ways of describing personality traits. Therefore, the best choice is B, which suggests that there are five personality traits.

Different Teams of Researchers Examining Human Personality Traits Have Independently