Psychiatry and Psychology

Neuroticism

Personality trait related to tendency to respond to threat, frustration or a loss with negative emotions (e.g., ANGER; ANXIETY; FRUSTRATION; embarrassment and sadness).

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Abstract

Personality trait related to tendency to respond to threat, frustration or a loss with negative emotions (e.g., ANGER; ANXIETY; FRUSTRATION; embarrassment and sadness).

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Neuroticism Traits
  • Neuroticism Trait

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, drug effects, ethics, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2018(2013)

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  1. F01.752w.723w

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WM 170

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Neuroticism. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000075384. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000075384
  2. Neuroticism. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuroticism
  3. Neuroticism. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1540168