Conflicting Evidence on the Stability of Personality Is Best Explained

question 92

Multiple Choice

Conflicting evidence on the stability of personality is best explained by the likelihood that

• A) personality measures are ambiguous.
• B) current theories of personality are deficient.
• C) some personality traits are more consistent than others.
• D) most of the research on personality has been seriously flawed.

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Definitions:

Educational Achievement

The attainment of educational goals and milestones, such as degrees or certifications, which reflect an individual's level of knowledge and skills acquired through study.

Hidden Curriculum

The unspoken or implicit academic, social, and cultural messages that are communicated to students while they are in school.

Postsecondary Education

Instruction or learning that takes place following the conclusion of high school, including studies at universities, colleges, or trade schools.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A situation where a belief or expectation, whether accurate or not, affects the outcome of a situation or the way people behave, making the initial belief come true.