Leigh is an only child. People often comment to her parents that ...

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Leigh is an only child. People often comment to her parents that if they do not give Leigh a sibling, she will grow up to be selfish and poorly adjusted. Based on what you know about birth order and personality, is this likely to be true?
 
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Question 2

Shana and Barb are debating if personality predicts experiences or vice versa. Shana thinks that it is the formerpersonality predicts your experiences. What evidence is there for her point of view?
 
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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Although many people believe that only children are selfish and poorly adjusted, research does not back this up. A meta-analysis found no differences between only children and those with siblings on leadership, maturity, cooperativeness, autonomy, self-control, anxiety, popularity with peers, or extraversion.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: There is evidence that personality predicts experiences. For example, highly neurotic people were more likely to have sexual problems or quit a job. Extraverted people were more likely to experience positive events such as starting a new relationship or traveling to another country. Highly conscientious people were more likely to have won an academic award, gotten promoted at work, or successfully quit smoking.