Vulnerability
Susceptibility to stress. Vulnerability is one of six facets of neuroticism in the Big Five personality model. The trait describes a broad tendency; facets show how it plays out in everyday behaviour.
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High vs low vulnerability
High vulnerability
Typical behaviours
- Overwhelmed by stress
- Panics under pressure
- Crumbles
Real-world examples
- People overwhelmed by stress easily
- Those who panic in difficult situations
- Individuals who need support during crises
Low vulnerability
Typical behaviours
- Handles stress well
- Calm under pressure
- Resilient
Real-world examples
- Resilient individuals who handle adversity well
- People who remain functional under extreme stress
- Those seen as rocks during emergencies
Other facets of neuroticism
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