Regarding how personality develops through the life span, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Newborn babies differ in temperament, which implies that this aspect of personality is hereditary.
b. Most people continue to become more conscientious, agreeable, and emotionally stable as they mature.
c. The stereotypes of the "grumpy old man" and "cranky old woman" are largely unfounded (untrue).
d. Personality stabilizes around age 15 and continues to "harden" through age 35.


D

Psychology

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Fill in the blank with correct word

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a. Thin slices lead to inaccurate impressions of others. b. In many instances, lasting and often accurate impressions of others form in just a few moments. c. Thin-slice impressions are 100% accurate. d. Thin slices work only when rating the attractiveness of others.

Psychology