In Their Analyses of Longitudinal Data from Terman's Study of Gifted

question 15

Multiple Choice

In their analyses of longitudinal data from Terman's study of gifted children,what did Friedman et al. (1993) find regarding the relations between childhood personality characteristics and longevity?

• A)Higher dependability and higher cheerfulness predicted a longer life.
• B)Higher dependability and lower cheerfulness predicted a longer life.
• C)Lower dependability and higher cheerfulness predicted a longer life.
• D)Lower dependability and lower cheerfulness predicted a longer life.
• E)Average levels of both dependability and cheerfulness predicted a longer life.

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Definitions:

Emotional Instability

Variability and unpredictability in emotional experiences and expressions, often a characteristic of certain personality disorders.

Impulse Control

The ability to resist or delay an impulse, drive, or temptation to act and is related to self-regulation.

Anxious Cluster

A group of personality disorders characterized by high levels of anxiety and fearfulness; includes avoidant, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders.

Obsessive-Compulsive

Referring to a disorder characterized by unwanted, persistent thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that an individual feels the urge to perform.