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Extraversion correlates with dopamine-related systems, linked to novelty-seeking and openness.
Neuroticism relates to systems mediating anxiety and emotional pain.
Agreeableness involves maternal and affiliation-related systems.
These predispositions bias individual interpretations and behaviors, creating implicit "stories" about the world. Yet, they are malleable over time, heavily influenced by social context and personal effort.