Henry was described as an extremely anxious baby by his parents and siblings. According to research, if Henry is now a pre-teen, what might we predict about the level of anxiety he typically feels, and why?
A. He will be less anxious because he had more time to develop coping strategies for his anxiety.
B. He will be more anxious because the anxiety had longer to harm his mental and physical health.
C. He will be less anxious because the surge of growth hormones he will likely experience during puberty will help his mood.
D. He will be similarly anxious because anxiety tends to be a relatively stable trait over time.
Answer: D
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