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Chloeellawright

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Which statement is true about personality traits in late adulthood?
 
  A) A flexible, optimistic approach to life is common in old age.
  B) Most older adults show a modest age-related dip in acceptance of change.
  C) Old age is a time in which the personality inevitably becomes rigid.
  D) Older adults tend to score higher in extroversion than middle-aged adults.

Question 2

Researchers ask 85-year-old Gerald to respond to the question, Who am I? Gerald is likely to express __________.
 
  A) an inconsistent self-definition
  B) no hoped-for selves
  C) more positive than negative self-evaluations
  D) the same possible selves he had at age 65


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Tonny

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

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


Chloeellawright

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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