Which of the Following Has Been Shown by Longitudinal and Cross-Sectional

question 164

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been shown by longitudinal and cross-sectional research on personality development?

• A) Extroverted adults tend to become introverted as they get older.
• B) Agreeableness and conscientiousness tend to increase during adulthood.
• C) People become more neurotic as they get older.
• D) People with extroverted personalities become more solidified if they marry other extroverts.

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Definitions:

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The process by which individuals or groups of differing ethnic heritage are absorbed into the dominant culture of a society.

Praxis

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