After twelve years of attending the same schools, Holly and Amy chose to attend colleges in different states. Holly remembered Amy as a shy but friendly girl who rarely took risks, and so Holly was surprised when her friend sent an e-mail describing the thrill of skydiving. Holly's surprise occurred because Amy's behaviors don't match the ________________ that Holly had observed in high school.

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Personality traits refer to enduring patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that define an individual's unique character. In this scenario, Holly is surprised because Amy's behavior of skydiving does not match the personality trait of shyness that Holly had observed in high school.

After Twelve Years of Attending the Same Schools, Holly and Amy