The Results of Longitudinal Studies Suggest That

question 58

Multiple Choice

The results of longitudinal studies suggest that

• A) aggression is a reasonably stable attribute for males but not for females
• B) one cannot predict how aggressive a 3-year-old will be as a 5-year-old unless that child is a male
• C) aggression is a reasonably stable attribute for both males and females
• D) none of these

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Definitions:

Prevailing Schemas

Dominant cognitive frameworks or beliefs that influence how individuals interpret and respond to information.

Personality Disorders

Mental health disorders characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience, exhibited across many contexts and deviating markedly from those accepted by the individual's culture.

Gender Differences

The distinctions in characteristics, behaviors, roles, and expectations typically associated with being male or female in a given society.

Dependent Personality Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by a pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of, leading to clingy and submissive behaviors.