Lesson 8 Flashcards
1
Q
results for neuroticism (emotional stability)
A
a sharp upward trend from 18 to 33, that then levels off
2
Q
results for extroversion (social vitality)
A
no significant change
3
Q
results for extroversion (social dominance)
A
a sharp upward trend from 15 to 30, increasing by 1D
4
Q
results for openness to experience
A
sharp rise during teenage years but then remains pretty flat
5
Q
results for agreeableness
A
slow but steady upward trend.
Significant increase from age 20 to 28
Another increase at age 50
6
Q
results for conscientiousness
A
Continuous upward trend starting around age 20 with an
increase of almost a full 1D by about age 70
7
Q
idiosyncratic change
A
change that is unique to the individual
8
Q
what specific events can impact our big 5 traits? (2)
A
-first job
-first serious relationship
