Based on research, which trait (either broad or narrow) from the five-factor model would you want to assess if you were trying to predict grade point average (GPA) in a student population?

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The question asks which trait from the five-factor model (the Big Five) you would assess to predict GPA in a student population.
Option A: conscientiousness. Conscientiousness is one of the Big Five and is the broad trait most consistently linked to academic outcomes, including GPA, due to its association with diligence, organization, goal-directed behavior, and reliability in study habits.
Option B: openness to experience. While openness relates to curiosity and creativity, research shows it has a weaker or inconsistent relationship with GPA compared to conscientiousness, especially in predicting grades rather than interests or creative engagement.
Option C: self-discipline. This term describes a facet associated with self-control and perseverance, and while it maps onto conscientiousness, it is not, by itself, the broad Big Five trait. It’s more accurate to categorize self-discipline as a facet within conscientiousness.
Option D: ideas (intellect). This is a facet of openness to experience, reflecting intellectual curiosity and interest in abstract ideas. Although it can influence learning in certain contexts, its direct link to GPA is typically not as robust as that of conscientiousness.
Option E: achievement-striving. This is a facet of conscientiousness as well, representing motivation to achieve and high standards. Like C, it contributes to the broader trait of conscientiousness but is not the overarching Big Five trait itself.
Overall, the question targets the broad trait most predictive of GPA across diverse student samples, and that is conscientiousness because it captures a suite of behaviors (planning, persistence, reliability) that closely align with consistent academic performance. The other options highlight facets or different Big Five traits, which, while related, do not independently capture the strongest, broad predictive signal for GPA as effectively as conscientiousness does.

PSYC_V 305 991 2025W1 Unit 1 Exam

Based on research, which trait (either broad or narrow) from the five-factor model would you want to assess if you were trying to predict grade point average (GPA) in a student population?

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