Regarding the Stability of Personality Traits, Which of the Following

question 125

Multiple Choice

Regarding the stability of personality traits, which of the following has not been suggested by the existing research literature?

• A) Certain personality traits, such as self-confidence, cognitive commitment, and others, show some change over a 30- to 40-year period.
• B) Some studies suggest that neuroticism may increase as we grow older.
• C) Some studies suggest that extraversion may increase as we grow older.
• D) A study with a very large sample of respondents found that all five of the "Big Five" factors change over the adult years.

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