Researchers have identified structural correlates in adult brains for four of the Big Five personality traits: extroversion, agreeableness, neuroticism, and conscientiousness. Describe the trait of openness. Why might this trait be the one that is not yet correlated with structures of the brain?
What will be an ideal response?
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Openness to experience involves fantasy, feelings, actions, ideas, values, and aesthetics (an appreciation for the arts). People who score high on openness are curious, unconventional, and imaginative. They are more likely to be interested in exploring aspects of life that are different from their own, whether this means trying new foods, traveling to exotic locations, or studying other religions. People who score low on openness are more likely to be practical, traditional, and conforming. They prefer the familiar over the new, choosing a chain restaurant in a new city rather than experimenting with the local cuisine.
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Answers will vary as to possible reasons why structural correlates in the brain related to openness have not yet been identified. One response might point out the difficulties in testing the somewhat unquantifiable factors of openness.
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