According to Cattell's stages of development, as we mature, ...

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According to Cattell's stages of development, as we mature, personality:
 
  a. becomes less flexible.
  c. ceases to grow.
  b. changes dramatically.
  d. begins to disintegrate.

Question 2

Cattell's personality theory:
 
  a. was incorporative of several Freudian ideas.
  b. was closely aligned with Horney's theory.
  c. was similar to Adler's theory of individual psychology.
  d. was closely aligned to Erikson's eight stages of development.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
FEEDBACK: The fourth phase of development, maturity, lasts from approximately age 23 to 50. It is generally a productive, satisfying time in terms of career, marriage, and family situations. The personality becomes less flexible, compared with earlier stages, and thus emotional stability increases.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
FEEDBACK: Cattell was not a follower of Freud's, but he incorporated several Freudian ideas into his theory; namely, that the early years of life are crucial in personality formation, and that oral and anal conflicts can affect personality.