Nadia was very popular in high school and was elected Homecoming Queen because of her extraversion. Now that she is in her 60s, according to differential continuity, how would you expect her to be today?
a) Nadia will still be very extraverted.
b) Nadia will have outgrown the extraversion and become more introverted.
Consider This: Personality traits remain surprisingly stable over our lives.
LO 8.1: Explain the trait theory of personality stability during adult years
c) Nadia's extraversion will convert to neuroticism.
Consider This: Personality traits remain surprisingly stable over our lives.
LO 8.1: Explain the trait theory of personality stability during adult years
d) Nadia's extraversion will have moderated to milder version.
Consider This: Personality traits remain surprisingly stable over our lives.
LO 8.1: Explain the trait theory of personality stability during adult years
ANS: a
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