Which of the Following Statements Is True with Regard to Consistency

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true with regard to consistency of personality traits across the life-span?

• A) Adults are less consistent than teens.
• B) Teens are more consistent than adults.
• C) Children are more consistent than teens.
• D) Adults are more consistent than children.

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Definitions:

Maturation

The process of development in which an individual matures or reaches full functionality and growth, often independent of learning or experience.

Concrete Operational

The concrete operational stage is the third stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where children ages 7 to 11 develop logical thought but still struggle with abstract concepts.

Preoperational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children aged 2 to 7 years old begin to use language and think symbolically, but are not yet able to use logical reasoning.

Preconventional

A stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development where moral reasoning is based primarily on consequences and personal benefits.