Personality characteristics, also known as TRAITS, are the distinguishing qualities or attributes that make up an individual's personality. TRAITS are often used to describe a person's behavior, thoughts, and feelings. They can be both positive and negative, and they can vary from person to person. Examples of TRAITS include extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness to experience. TRAITS are important in understanding how people interact with each other and how they respond to different situations.