Which Statement Is True About Personality Traits in Late Adulthood

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about personality traits in late adulthood?

• A) A flexible, optimistic approach to life is common in old age.
• B) Most older adults show a modest age-related dip in acceptance of change.
• C) Old age is a time in which the personality inevitably becomes rigid.
• D) Older adults tend to score higher in extroversion than middle-aged adults.

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