Which of the Big Five traits continues to increase after the age of 50?

As a complement to his Methodism, 75-year-old Franklin has become intensely interested in Buddhism, especially its focus on never harming others. Franklin's religious behavior is

A) inconsistent with the norm because older adults typically become more rigid in their prescribed religious beliefs. B) inconsistent with the norm because Christian adults rarely embrace non-Christian religious perspectives as sources of inspiration. C) somewhat typical because spirituality and faith may move away from prescribed beliefs toward a more reflective approach that emphasizes links to others. D) typical because most older adults become confused about spirituality and prescribed religious beliefs as they advance in age.

In almost any situation, such as a school or long-term care facility, the way to avoid learned helplessness in the children or residents is to allow them

a. control, especially over potentially aversive situations. b. plenty of positive feedback. c. carefully controlled activities that avoid danger and threat. d. There is no way to avoid learned helplessness in institutions.