The concept of rank order stability suggests that:
A. traits are not stable over time within an individual.
B. an individual's position within a group, in the context of a particular trait, remains unaffected by his or her chronological age.
C. trait levels in an individual may decrease with age when compared to the general population.
D. a person with a high level of a trait at a given time will have a different trait score at another time.
Answer: B
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