Jasmine Believes That Personality Is a Trait That Can Change

question 32

Multiple Choice

Jasmine believes that personality is a trait that can change over time, whereas Silvis believes that once personality is established in childhood it is fixed for the rest of one's life. What issue of developmental psychology does this difference address?

• A) nature or nurture
• B) stability or change
• C) young or old
• D) continuity or stages

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