Which of the Following Best Summarizes the Results of Studies

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best summarizes the results of studies that have examined the correlations between adults' levels of a personality trait across a period of several years?

• A)The correlations are rather high (typically about .70),regardless of which characteristic is considered.
• B)The correlations are of moderate size (typically about .40),regardless of which characteristic is considered.
• C)The correlations are rather low (typically about .10),regardless of which characteristic is considered.
• D)The correlations are positive but can vary widely in size (from about .10 to about .70),depending on which characteristic is considered.
• E)The correlations tend to be small (ranging from -.20 to .20)and their direction can differ,depending on which characteristic is considered.

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Definitions:

Gender Identity

An individual's personal sense of their own gender, which may or may not correspond to the sex assigned at birth.

Acquisition Of Gender Roles

The process by which individuals learn the behaviors, attitudes, and expectations associated with their gender, through socialization from early childhood.

Gender Roles

The societal norms and behaviors that are expected from individuals based on their assigned or perceived sex.

Gender Identity

An individual's personal sense of their own gender, which may or may not correspond with their sex assigned at birth.