Which of the following is NOT one of the Six Pillars of Character?

• A. Trustworthiness
• B. Responsibility
• C. Self-Preservation
• D. Caring

Answer: (C)

The idea here is to know which traits are listed as the Six Pillars of Character and identify which one isn’t on that list. The Six Pillars are Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. Self-Preservation isn’t included because it describes protecting oneself, which isn’t a stated moral virtue guiding how we treat others or fulfill social responsibilities. The other options line up with the pillars: Trustworthiness is honesty and reliability; Responsibility means being accountable and following through; Caring reflects empathy and concern for others. So the trait that isn’t part of the Six Pillars is Self-Preservation.