Psychologist Dr. Thomas Lee argues that personality traits are largely stable throughout adulthood, contrary to self-help claims about transformation.
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readingWhich longitudinal study would best support Lee's stability claim?
A
People have different personalities
B
Self-help books sell well
C
Some people report feeling changed
D
50-year studies found adults' Big Five personality traits at age 70 correlated 0.65 with their traits at age 20, with rank order among peers remaining remarkably consistent
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. High correlation over 50 years + rank order stability proves trait persistence.
💡 Strategy: Stability claims need long-term tracking with statistical correlation.