An individual with a high level of neuroticism experienced several negative social encounters during the day. What are the most likely effects of these negative social encounters?
A) The person will have several alcoholic drinks in solitude that evening.
B) The individual will not be bothered by the negative social encounters.
C) The person will go with several friends to a very crowded bar that evening.
D) The person will watch a couple of comedy shows on TV that evening.

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Individuals with high neuroticism are more likely to experience negative emotions and may engage in maladaptive coping strategies, such as drinking alcohol alone, in response to stress.

An Individual with a High Level of Neuroticism Experienced Several