Regarding the malleability of traits, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. In general, our personality traits are relatively stable characteristics.
b. Students high in the traits of extraversion and agreeableness tend to embrace the carefree college lifestyle, while students high in conscientiousness will find it easier to study hard while in college.
c. As people age, they tend to become more agreeable, conscientious, and emotionally stable.
d. You are more likely to become the possible self that you imagine the more general, idealized, and less detailed you make your narrative about this possible self.
ANSWER: d
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