When hired for her current job, Anne took a personality test as part of the application process and scored average in conscientiousness. Five years later, her bosses are continually impressed by her dedication to the job, her adherence to deadlines, and the accuracy of her work. Which of the following offers the most feasible explanation for the discord between her initial personality assessment and her later behavior?
A. She sat next to an extremely conscientious coworker for the past five years.
B. The initial personality test provided an incorrect assessment of her personality.
C. This difference is to be expected because personality traits are continually changing.
D. She sat near very disorganized, unproductive coworkers for the past five years.
Answer: A
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