Caleb Is 68 Years Old and Recently Retired

question 44

Multiple Choice

Caleb is 68 years old and recently retired. As a result, his social interactions are fewer and he is living on a fixed income. Which of the following statements is likely true of Caleb?

• A) His self-esteem may decline a little.
• B) His neuroticism is likely to increase.
• C) His extraversion will increase.
• D) His agreeableness will probably decline.

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Definitions:

Integration

The process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole; in mathematics, it represents the process of finding an integral or the inverse of differentiation.

Complexity

The quality or state of having multiple interconnected parts or elements, leading to difficulty in understanding, predicting, or controlling outcomes.

Adaptability

The capacity to adjust one's thoughts, behaviors, or actions in response to new, changing, or uncertain environments or situations.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, like breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.