Many Studies Show That Personality Traits Are Predictive of Behaviour

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Multiple Choice

Many studies show that personality traits are predictive of behaviour. For instance, a person who has very high levels of neuroticism will likely show:

• A) a decreased risk of depression
• B) an increased risk of marital dissatisfaction and divorce
• C) a decreased risk of illness
• D) an increased chance of optimism and happiness

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Definitions:

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells that initiate and control the movement of muscles by transmitting impulses from the brain or spinal cord to the muscles.

Maturation Process

The natural growth or progress through stages of development in physical, intellectual, or emotional capacities.

Brain Growth Spurt

A period of rapid neural development, typically occurring in early childhood and adolescence.

Prenatal Development

The process of growth and development within the womb, from conception to birth, divided into the germinal, embryonic, and fetal stages.