Which of the Following Traits Tends to Decline Through Adulthood

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following traits tends to decline through adulthood?

• A) enjoyment of being with others
• B) the desire for power
• C) enjoyment of excitement
• D) insightfulness

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Force

A factor that brings about changes in the genetic structure of a population, including natural selection, mutation, gene flow, and genetic drift.

Populations

Groups of individuals belonging to the same species that live in the same area and are capable of interbreeding.

Founder Effects

A genetic phenomenon where a new population starts from a small number of individuals, leading to a reduced genetic diversity relative to the original population.

Genetic Drift

A mechanism of evolution that causes random changes in the frequency of alleles in a population over time.