Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Stability of Personality

question 426

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the stability of personality traits is most accurate?

• A)Almost all traits are remarkably consistent across time and across situations.
• B)Traits show significantly more stability across time, but they show a great deal of capacity for change across situations.
• C)Traits show significantly more stability across situations than they do across time.
• D)In terms of stability across situations and across time, some traits are relatively stable, while others show some capacity for change.

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Definitions:

Theory

A set of principles on which the practice of an activity is based.

Timeline

A visual representation or chronological sequence of events, used to track the progression and milestones within a particular period or project.

Depleted

Reduced in quantity, intensity, or strength; exhausted of resources or contents.

Gratitude

The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.