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QuizMultiple Choice

Trait Perspective

Question 8 • SHS Alt Psychology S2 - 2021

Some critics of the Big Five model for personality have proposed __________ as a sixth fundamental personality trait, after claiming that the Big Five does not adequately represent one's personality.

Answer
A
dependent-forgiving
B
honest-humility
C
manipulative-deceitfulness
D
clever-intellectual

Explanation

The HEXACO model adds a sixth personality dimension to the Big Five: honesty-humility. This trait describes qualities such as sincerity, fairness, modesty, and lack of greed. Therefore, the proposed sixth trait is honest-humility.

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