Which of the Following Is True of the Research on the Stability

question 120

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the research on the stability of the five personality factors as proposed by Costa and McCrae?

• A) Extraverted adults tend to become far more introverted as they get older.
• B) Agreeableness increases during later years.
• C) Neuroticism declines during middle adulthood.
• D) Conscientiousness tends to decrease in early and middle adulthood.

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Definitions:

Eukaryotes

Beings that have cells which include a nucleus and different organelles, all surrounded by membranes.

Lac Operon

A group of genes in bacteria controlled by a single promoter, involved in lactose metabolism and regulation of gene expression.

Master Genes

Master genes are genes that control the activity of other genes, playing a critical role in regulating development and differentiation within living organisms.

Repressor

Transcription factor that slows or stops transcription.