Which of the Following Statements About Personality Is Most Accurate

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about personality is most accurate?

• A)Personality is dynamic and changes several times as a person matures.
• B)Most personality traits are inherited or formed at an early age.
• C)Personality is the energizing force that makes consumer behavior purposeful.
• D)Most personality traits are formed during adulthood and don't change thereafter.
• E)People with compliant personalities prefer lesser known brand names.

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