Which of the following is a personality trait?

• A. Honesty
• B. Optimism
• C. Loyalty
• D. Integrity

Answer: (B)

A personality trait is a stable pattern in the way a person tends to think, feel, and behave across different situations. Optimism fits this idea because it’s a habitual tendency to expect positive outcomes, shaping how someone interprets events, copes with stress, and stays motivated over time. Honesty, loyalty, and integrity are virtues or ethical standards—describing what a person values or aims to do—rather than broad, consistent patterns of disposition. So optimism best exemplifies a personality trait among these options.