Regarding the Malleability of Traits,which of the Following Statements Is

question 88

Multiple Choice

Regarding the malleability of traits,which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) In general, our personality traits are relatively stable characteristics.
• B) Students high in the traits of extraversion and agreeableness tend to embrace the carefree college lifestyle, while students high in conscientiousness will find it easier to study hard while in college.
• C) As people age, they tend to become more agreeable, conscientious, and emotionally stable.
• D) You are more likely to become the possible self that you imagine the more general, idealized, and less detailed you make your narrative about this possible self.

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Definitions:

Social Category

Classification of people into groups based on shared characteristics such as gender, race, or religion.

Primary Group

A small, close-knit group of individuals who interact over a long period of time on direct and personal levels, such as a family or close friends.

Social Identity

The part of an individual's self-concept derived from perceived membership in a social group, including its norms and relationships.

Audiences and Crowds

A conceptual distinction where audiences are groups of people observing an event, while crowds are groups that gather for a shared purpose and may engage in active participation.