Which Big Five trait is described as the degree of intellectual curiosity, creativity, and variety of experience?

• A. Openness to experience
• B. Conscientiousness
• C. Extroversion
• D. Neuroticism

Answer: (A)

Openness to experience measures the degree of intellectual curiosity, creativity, and variety of experience. People who score high on openness tend to be imaginative, curious about ideas and art, and eager to explore new experiences, which matches the description of intellectual curiosity, creativity, and variety. In contrast, conscientiousness focuses on diligence and organization; extroversion on sociability and energy; neuroticism on emotional stability. Therefore, openness to experience is the trait that best fits those qualities.