15. Which quality is LEAST likely to change as people age? A) neuroticism B) lif

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15. Which quality is LEAST likely to change as people age? A) neuroticism B) life priorities C) altruism D) maturity 16. Compared to other groups, African Americans are MOST apt to be: A) highly generative because of their struggles with discrimination and adversity. B) angry because of their struggles with discrimination and adversity. C) non-generative because of their struggles with discrimination. D) highly generative, but only if they are female. 17. Which ability is MOST likely to start declining by a person's thirties? B) knowledge of history C) how quickly someone can perform complex new tasks D) no specific ability during this decade 18. Which person is NOT at risk of declining cognitively during midlife? A) Clark, who hasn't taken care of his body B) Pia, who has undiagnosed heart disease C) Koshiro, who works at an easy, routine job D) Brianna, whose ability to multitask is not as good as it was 10 years earlier 19. A middle-aged colleague asks, "How can I remain mentally sharp as I age?" Based on the text research, which is NOT a helpful suggestion? A) "Stay physically fit." B) "Develop a hobby or passion that challenges your mind." C) "Get involved in challenging situations with people." D) “Do lots of crossword puzzles."

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1.A)Neuroticism

A longitudnal study ,Stability and Change of Neuroticism in Aging (The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, Volume 60, Issue 1, 1 January 2005, Pages P27–P33) found that neuroticism remains rather stable in middle and older adulthood, with some apparent increase in late life.

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