Which Statement Regarding the Findings of the Big Five Study

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding the findings of the Big Five study conducted by Srivastava and colleagues (2003) is true?

• A)Agreeableness decreased over time.
• B)Extroversion increased over time.
• C)Openness to new experiences decreased over time.
• D)Conscientiousness was stable throughout adulthood.

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Definitions:

Profit

The financial gain realized when the revenue generated from a business activity exceeds the costs, expenses, and taxes needed to sustain the activity.

Contribution Margin Ratio

A financial metric that shows the percentage of sales revenue that remains after variable costs are subtracted.

Fixed Monthly Expenses

Recurring costs that do not vary in total within a given period, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums, irrespective of the level of business activity.

Net Operating Income

The profit a company generates from its regular, core business operations, excluding any income from investments or secondary sources.