Gordon has reached middle adulthood, and his friends and family have noticed that in recent years he has become more agreeable, open, and conscientious while at the same time becoming less neurotic and impulsive

These changes in Gordon demonstrate the ________ principle.
a) projective
b) actualization
c) maturity
d) dynamic growth


ANS: C, The maturity principle states that as we age personal characteristics related to maturity tend to increase while those related to immaturity tend to decrease.

Psychology

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What will be an ideal response?

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