Over the course of an individual’s life, personality is __________.A.remarkably stable in the long termB.constantly changing between stagesC.impossible to reliably measureD.capable of both change and stability
Psychologists who favor the theory of continuous development tend to refer to stage theories of development as “discontinuous.”
Temperament is an aspect of personality that often changes throughout someone’s life.
When a psychologist claims that experience and learning are key elements in initiating developmental changes, the psychologist most likely supports which theories of development? A.stableB.stageC.continuityD.fluid
Which personality trait appears to be stable over the course of a person’s life?A.neuroticismB.malfeasanceC.conscientiousnessD.agreeableness
Research indicates that stage theories are more accurate than developmental theories when it comes to assessing developmental changes.
Which of the following is not an assumption of stage theories?A.Stages are cultural.B.Stages are genetically predisposed.C.Each stage corresponds to a specific age.D.Each person goes through the stages in the same order.
Stage theories and continuity theories of development can be used together to adequately assess changes in growth that occur throughout life.
Which of the following statements concerning personality stability is not correct?A.Perceived changes in personality may be relative to the surrounding context. B.Personality changes appear to decline as one becomes older. C.One’s level of anxiety appears to remain fairly stable throughout life. D.Personality is often more malleable after one reaches adulthood.
When a psychologist claims that developmental processes occur rapidly and are marked by distinct periods, the psychologist most likely supports which theories of development?A.stableB.stageC.continuityD.fluid
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