While Some Changes in Personality in Middle Adulthood Are Associated

question 23

Multiple Choice

While some changes in personality in middle adulthood are associated with influences close to a person's life __________________ also shapes personality development through middle adulthood.

• A) social norms related to education and work
• B) social norms related to gender roles
• C) robustness of the economy
• D) all of the choices

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Definitions:

Tend-And-Befriend Responses

A behavior exhibited under stress, especially by females, to seek out social alliances and nurture rather than engage in fight or flight.

Western Cultures

A term used to describe societies and nations characterized by values, traditions, and institutions including democracy, individual rights, and the scientific method, largely rooted in European history.

Eastern Cultures

Societal norms, practices, and traditions that are characteristic of countries and regions in Eastern parts of the world, such as Asia.

Shy Individualist

An individual who prioritizes personal independence and self-reliance but tends to be reserved or introverted in social situations.