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cartlidgeashley

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Given that genes exert a major influence on personality
 
  personality tends not to change over the course of the lifespan.
  genes determine how people will respond to their life experiences.
  it is still possible for adult personality to shift if the context shifts.
  other contributing factors such as parental practices, culture, and adult
  experiences add little or nothing to the personality in adulthood.

Question 2

Who is likely to have the most stable personality?
 
  a 5-year-old boy
  a 14-year-old girl
  a 23-year-old man
  a 35-year-old woman


vickyvicksss

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

it is still possible for adult personality to shift if the context shifts.

Answer to Question 2

a 35-year-old woman


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