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1. Elyssa says she does not like people. They annoy her easily. According to the “Big Five” personality traits, Elyssa has more

   	a.	agreeableness.
   	b.	self-efficacy.
   	c.	conscientiousness.
   	d.	openness.
   	e.	negative emotionality.

2 points

QUESTION 14

1. Ellie likes to make new friends. In terms of the “Big Five” personality traits, she has more

   	a.	locus of control.
   	b.	positive affectivity.
   	c.	self-efficacy.
   	d.	agreeableness.
   	e.	extraversion.

2 points

QUESTION 15

1. Earthlink is interested in achieving name recognition with grassroots America. Its marketing department has developed three possible plans, all of which involve the sponsorship of country music concerts. Using ____ thinking, the manager was able to see that while the performers are all country music singers, each appeals to a different segment of the country music market.

   	a.	digressive
   	b.	divergent
   	c.	convergent
   	d.	constructive
   	e.	congruent