Gregor, an adolescent, can be characterized by the "big five" personality trait of conscientiousness. Gregor
A) can anticipate that this trait will increase through middle age.
B) can anticipate that this trait will decrease through middle age.
C) will probably also become more extroverted as he ages.
D) will probably become more neurotic as he ages.
A
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Adam is a well-known business owner and civic leader. No one in the community knows of his strong attraction to pornography
For several months he has been giving impassioned speeches proclaiming the evils of pornography and urging audiences to be sure they and their children never have to gaze at such smut. When he asks how this goal can be accomplished, he volunteers to preview every film that will be shown in town. If Adam is using a defense mechanism, the most likely one would be a) repression. b) projection. c) rationalization. d) reaction formation.
On which "Big Five" trait would you expect a person described as "anal retentive" to obtain an elevated score?
a) extraversion b) agreeableness c) conscientiousness d) openness to experience