Test 30.08

What is the main takeaway from the new research on personality changes?

• Personalities change randomly and unpredictably
• Personalities never change over time
• Personalities are solely determined by genetics
• Personalities transform in expected ways as we mature

Can personalities change over time?

• No, personalities stay the same throughout our lives
• Only certain personality traits can change
• Personality changes are random and unpredictable
• Yes, personalities can change in big ways

What is the most common trend in personality changes?

• Becoming more emotionally steady and socially mature
• Becoming more open and extraverted
• Becoming more introverted and disagreeable
• Becoming more emotionally unstable and socially immature

Which of the following is an example of a personality trait?

• Eye color
• Height
• Favorite color
• Shoe size

What are the 'Big Five' traits of personality?

• Patience, optimism, curiosity, empathy
• Kindness, intelligence, creativity, honesty
• Strength, courage, determination, resilience
• Openness to experience, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, emotional stability

Which of the following traits usually change more than others?

• Extroversion, agreeableness, openness to experience
• Conscientiousness, introversion, emotional stability
• Openness to experience, conscientiousness, extroversion
• Agreeableness, emotional stability, introversion

What is the main takeaway from the research mentioned in the reading?

• Our personalities do not change over time
• Our personalities change randomly
• Our personalities transform over time
• Our personalities only change during adulthood

What does it mean when researchers say that personalities change in expected ways?

• Personality changes are predictable and follow a specific pattern
• Personality changes only happen in certain individuals
• Personality changes are random and unpredictable
• Personality changes are influenced by external factors

Which of the following is NOT one of the 'Big Five' traits of personality?

• Openness to experience
• Conscientiousness
• Introversion
• Emotional stability

What is the relationship between personality traits and personal growth?

• Personal growth has no impact on personality traits
• Personality traits have no impact on personal growth
• Personality traits can influence personal growth
• Personal growth is solely determined by genetics