Please read the case-study and answer the following question.

Four friends Tina, Pallavi, Vinay and Malini went on a trip. They got lost on a deserted island. They lost their boat and it was cold. Pallavi started panicking, got anxious and started worrying. She was thinking the worst that could happen to them-Tina tried to help Pallavi and took care of her. She kept assuring Pallavi that all will be well. Pallavi immediately looked out for Vinay as he was the most responsible among them. He was calm and started looking for wood and food to get through the night.

Malini was excited and wanted everyone to explore the island. She was curious if there were any inhabitants or wild animals. It was like the perfect plot for her next adventure story.

Pallavi was anxious and worried. If Pallavi was to take the Five Factor test, she would score high on:

Neuroticism

The correct answer is Option (4) → Neuroticism

In the Five Factor Model (also called the Big Five personality traits), Neuroticism refers to emotional instability and a tendency to experience negative emotions such as anxiety, fear, worry, and moodiness. In the case-study, Pallavi is shown panicking, getting anxious, and imagining the worst-case scenarios, which are typical signs of high neuroticism.