Match List I with List II:

	List-I		List -II
	Big Five Personality Traits		Descriptive characteristics
A.	Agreeableness	I.	Assertive
B.	Emotional stability	II.	Imaginative
C.	Extroversion	III.	Trusting
D.	Openness to experience	IV.	Secure

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Key Points Big Five Personality Traits:

Openness to experience: This trait reflects a person's inclination towards creativity, curiosity, and openness to new ideas and experiences. Individuals high in openness tend to be imaginative, adventurous, and open-minded, while those low in openness may be more traditional and prefer routine.

Conscientiousness: Conscientiousness refers to the degree of organization, responsibility, and dependability a person demonstrates. Individuals high in conscientiousness tend to be disciplined, organized, and goal-oriented, while those low in conscientiousness may be more spontaneous and less focused on structure.

Extraversion: Extraversion is associated with sociability, assertiveness, and outgoingness. Individuals high in extraversion tend to be energetic, talkative, and seek social interaction, while those low in extraversion may be more introverted and prefer solitude or quieter environments.

Agreeableness: Agreeableness reflects a person's tendency to be compassionate, cooperative, and considerate of others. Individuals high in agreeableness are typically empathetic, nurturing, and friendly, while those low in agreeableness may be more skeptical and less concerned with maintaining harmonious relationships.

Neuroticism (or Emotional Stability): Neuroticism relates to emotional stability and the tendency to experience negative emotions such as anxiety, sadness, or anger. Individuals high in neuroticism may be more prone to worry and emotional instability, while those low in neuroticism tend to be more emotionally resilient and calm.

Hence, the correct matching is (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II).