According to a Large-Sample Study Reported in the Text, Which

question 138

Multiple Choice

According to a large-sample study reported in the text, which of the following personality traits has been shown to increase as adults grow older?

• A) extraversion
• B) emotional stability
• C) agreeableness and conscientiousness
• D) openness to experience and conscientiousness

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Definitions:

MMPI

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, a comprehensive psychological assessment tool used to evaluate personality traits and psychopathology.

Rorschach Inkblot Test

A projective psychological test consisting of 10 inkblots printed on cards, used to analyze a person's personality characteristics and emotional functioning.

Extraverted

A personality trait characterized by a preference for social interaction and external stimulation.

Cluster

A group of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together.