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:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Neuroticism
Option (1) Openness to experience — Incorrect. High scorers are imaginative, curious, open to new ideas and interested in cultural pursuits, like Malini, who wants to explore the island. Panic and worry do not show this factor.
Option (2) Conscientiousness — Incorrect. High scorers are achievement-oriented, dependable, responsible and self-controlled, like Vinay. Pallavi loses control and panics.
Option (3) Extraversion — Incorrect. This factor describes people who are socially active, assertive, outgoing, talkative and fun loving. It concerns sociability, not anxiety.
Option (4) Neuroticism — Correct. People who score high on this factor are emotionally unstable, anxious, worried, fearful, distressed and irritable. Pallavi panics, gets anxious and keeps thinking of the worst that could happen.
NCERT: Psychology — Chapter 2: Self and Personality, Box 2.2 (2025-26)
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