In the AT&T Longitudinal Study of Male Managers Followed from Their

question 23

Multiple Choice

In the AT&T longitudinal study of male managers followed from their 20s into their 40s, which of the following trends was discovered with respect to personality traits?

• A) Decreases in ambition over time, and increases in autonomy
• B) Decreases in autonomy over time, and increases in friendliness
• C) Decreases in friendliness over time, and increases in detachment
• D) Decreases in responsibility over time, and increases in rigidity

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Definitions:

Traditional Stereotyping

Traditional stereotyping involves widespread, oversimplified, and preconceived notions about certain groups of people or ways of life based on cultural, ethnic, or social characteristics.

Gender Differences

The distinctions in characteristics, roles, behaviors, and physically or psychologically attribute typically associated with being male or female.

Willingness To Report

The predisposition or likelihood of an individual to disclose or share information about incidents, such as crimes or accidents, to authorities or relevant parties.

Media Violence

refers to the depiction of violent acts in various forms of media and its potential impact on aggressive behavior in viewers.