conscientiousness

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The second most important predictor was noncognitive skills—traits like resilience, self-esteem and conscientiousness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

The program’s official goal sounds noble: “To develop in children the need for self-cultivation of such moral qualities as honor, conscientiousness, responsibility.”

From Slate • Oct. 18, 2025

But all it takes is a few explosive examples to banish truth from conscientiousness.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2025

Similarly, those characterized by higher conscientiousness, openness, and agreeableness, as well as lower neuroticism and extraversion, were also more likely to adopt healthier behaviors.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2024

There are many biological influences of psychological traits such as cognitive ability, conscientiousness, impulsivity, and risk aversion.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker