Meta-Analysis of 92 Longitudinal Studies by Roberts, Et Al Concluded

question 59

Multiple Choice

Meta-analysis of 92 longitudinal studies by Roberts, et al concluded all of the following

• A) All six traits studied showed changes pas the age of 30.
• B) Young adulthood (20-24) rather than adolescence appears to be the period in life when personality changes most.
• C) Another critical period for personality change is the years after retirement from a significant job.
• D) for Openness and Social Vitality all of the other traits became more positive with age.

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