Which trait is characterized by a tendency to be compassionate and cooperative towards others?

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

Answer: (A)

Compassionate and cooperative behavior toward others is best described by a trait that captures warmth, kindness, and a preference for harmony in social interactions. In the Big Five framework, this is agreeableness. People high in agreeableness tend to be sympathetic, helpful, and eager to cooperate, making them more likely to act with compassion and to defer to others to maintain positive relationships. The other traits focus on different aspects: conscientiousness is about reliability and organization, openness to experience relates to curiosity and creativity, and neuroticism concerns emotional stability and negative emotionality. So, the tendency described fits agreeableness.