Walter prefers to stay home on a Friday night and read a good book to hanging out with other people. In fact, he tends to be fairly reclusive in general. If Walter took the NEO PI-R, he would likely have a low score on the ____________ dimension
A) extraversion
B) conscientiousness
C) neuroticism
D) openness
Answer: A
Rationale: Characteristics associated with a low extraversion score on the NEO are being reserved, comfortable with being alone, and introverted.
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A) dominant–recessive B) dominant C) recessive D) a carrier
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