The trait theory that explains personality in terms of openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism is called the

a) beach theory
b) five-factor model
c) factor analysis theory
d) cattell and eysenck model

Option B, Five-Factor model, is the right answer.

Explanation:

In psychology, the Five-factor model of personality is a model of the personality of an individual that divides his personality into five different traits. Generally, personality traits are recognized as patterns of perception, feeling, and expression that are comparatively existing throughout the life span of an individual. Extraversion, openness to experience, neuroticism, agreeableness, and conscientiousness, are the five main constitute the forms the five-factor model.

b) Five-Factor model

Explanation:

Five-Factor model: The Five-Factor model was first introduced with the work of Raymond Cattell in the 1940s, and later on proposed by Paul Costa and Robert McCrae. The Five-Factor model is also referred to as FFM, and Big-Five as it consists of five different dimensions of an individual's personality.

The Five broad categories of personality is described as:

1. Extraversion includes individuals who are social and outgoing as a person, in-short extrovert. These individuals enjoy social gatherings and are full of energy.

2. Agreeableness includes individuals who are sympathetic, warm, considerate, kind, and cooperative.

3. Conscientiousness includes individuals who are reliable and responsible. These individuals can regulate, control, and direct their impulses.

4. Neuroticism includes individuals to be moody, and experience feelings of fear, frustration, guilt, anxiety, envy, and loneliness, etc.

5. Openness to Experience includes intellectual curiosity, attentiveness to inner feelings, active imagination, preference for variety, and aesthetic sensitivity.