Research in personality finds that traits are consistent over the life span

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: T
FEEDBACK: A meta-analysis of 152 longitudinal studies involving more than 55,000 people showed a high level of consistency in personality traits at all ages. According to these findings, traits are consistent over the life span, reaching the highest level after age 50.

Psychology

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