Found That When Tested Five Years Later, Most Children

question 103

Multiple Choice

found that when tested five years later, most children

• A) changed from a defensive prosocial approach to an emotional approach.
• B) changed from an emotional prosocial approach to a cognitive problem-solving approach.
• C) changed to a different prosocial style, but there was no dominant pattern of change.
• D) showed the same style of prosocial behavior.

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Definitions:

Cattell

Raymond B. Cattell was a psychologist known for his psychometric research into intrapersonal psychological structure and the influential 16 personality factor model of personality.

Personality Development

The formation and evolution of an individual's personality over time, influenced by biological, situational, and environmental factors.

Formative Period

A crucial stage in life or process where significant development, shaping, or growth occurs, setting foundational structures or patterns.

Early Childhood Experiences

Events or influences in a person's life before the age of eight, significantly impacting their development and personality.