Which of the Following Statements About Personality Changes Is False

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about personality changes is false?

• A) College students are increasingly having an internal locus of control.
• B) Children in the 1980s had as much anxiety as mental patients did in the 1950s.
• C) The degree of extraversion has increased over time.
• D) Certain traits typically considered to be consistent have decreased for both sexes.

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Definitions:

Attachment Quality

refers to the nature and strength of an emotional bond, particularly between a child and their caregiver, influencing development and future relationships.

Similar Quality

Denotes objects, services, or attributes that are comparable in standard or grade.

Secure Attachment

A strong and healthy emotional bond that develops between a child and their caregiver, characterized by trust and a sense of safety.

Consistency

The quality of achieving a level of performance or conducting oneself in a similarly predictable manner over time.