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Personality development
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True or False



1

When we observe mean level stability in a trait, we can assume that the trait will also show rank order stability.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
2

Personality coherence refers to maintaining rank order on a trait as well as displaying different manifestations of that trait.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
3

Personality tends to show more stability when measures are taken at shorter (as opposed to longer) intervals.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
4

Traits in the five-factor model remain moderately stable over many years.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
5

Traits in the five-factor model do not show reliable changes over time.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
6

The traits of femininity and impulsivity tend to increase with age.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
7

Men tend to become more flexible and ambitious as they age.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
8

Men with high levels of neuroticism are more likely to develop emotional disturbances.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
9

Temper tantrums, impulsivity, and ambition all predict later divorce.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
10

Dispositions are the only personality characteristics that change over time.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE