The Big Five personality dimensions appear to be essentially fixed, and unlikely to change by age ________.

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Research has found the Big Five personality dimensions to be essentially fixed by age 30, making option B the correct answer. Option A (2 years) is too short a timeframe for significant personality changes to occur. Option C (45 years) is too long, as research has consistently found personality to be relatively stable after young adulthood. Option D (15 years) is also too short of a timeframe for significant personality changes to occur.

The Big Five Personality Dimensions Appear to Be Essentially Fixed