Which Statement Best Describes the Findings from Most Longitudinal Studies

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the findings from most longitudinal studies of personality stability?

• A) Personality traits are fairly stable across adulthood.
• B) Individuals become more psychopathic with age.
• C) Personality traits at age 20 predict virtually nothing at age 60.
• D) Individuals become more extroverted and open to experience with age.

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